The Suzuki Celerio in stock form is a practical car with a simple, but cutesy look courtesy of its small size. It is also one of the most affordable hatchback city cars in the Philippines and in the ASEAN market. That said, this model is frequently seen on local roads, and it's not exactly a head turner for most people.
The retro-styled Suzuki Celerio displayed at the 2021 Thailand International Motor Show
At the 2021 Thailand International Motor Show though, Suzuki Thailand exhibited a particular Celerio that was kitted out in a way that brought out more of its personality. More specifically, it was made to look like the sporty old cars of yore.
That said, we’re talking about racing stripes running from the hood to the rear of the car. Its wheels are then decorated with retro moon hubcaps like the ones on your stereotypical hot rod, or on those dry lake, speed-oriented Bonneville cars.
The retro-style Celerio's rear end
Besides that, the Celerio in question also received an alternate front bumper lip, as well as a more angular-looking rear bumper and black plastic fender flares. It then gets dual exhaust tips, and a pair of side mirrors that matches the color of its racing stripes.
On the more practical side though, the builder opted to provide this Suzuki with a roof rail, as well as a carrier. This serves to give it the same vibes as those classic Volkswagen Beetle roof rack builds that were all the rage back in the day.
As for its mechanicals though, the Suzuki Thailand didn’t provide any details about that. For the Philippine-spec Suzuki Celerio though, it uses a 1.0-liter inline-3 gasoline engine capable of making up to 67 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Besides oozing with style, this build is also quite practical
Like we’ve mentioned, the Celerio is one of the most affordable city car models in the Philippines. Currently, it comes with a price of Php 558,000 for the manual transmission variant, and Php 628,000 for the CVT variant.
Do you like the look of this build? Do you agree with us if we say that this is a certified head turner?
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Know more about Suzuki Celerio 2024
The 2024 Suzuki Celerio is a subcompact hatchback. In the Philippine market, it has two variants. There’s the Celerio 1.0 MT and the Celerio 1.0 AGS. These come at a price of Php 708,000 and Php 754,000, respectively.
Size-wise, the third-generation Celerio is 3,695mm long, 1,655mm wide, and 1,555mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,435mm and a ground clearance of 170mm.
Under the hood, the 2024 Celerio uses a 1.0-liter K10C inline-3 gasoline engine capable of making up to 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. It can either be paired to a five-speed manual gearbox, or an automated gear shift transmission (AGS).
Locally, the Celerio competes against the likes of the Toyota Wigo, Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Picanto, Honda Brio, etc.
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Suzuki Celerio Launch
The third-generation 2024 Suzuki Celerio was launched for the Philippine market in May 2022. It has two available variants, the Celerio 1.0 MT, and the Celerio 1.0 AGS.
Suzuki Celerio Exterior
On the outside, the all-new 2024 Celerio has a stylish and youthful exterior that’s more contemporary-looking compared to the old model.
Up front, it gets a pair of sharp-looking halogen headlamps, and the rear gets LED taillights. It then rides on a set of 15-inch black alloy wheels.
Suzuki Celerio Interior
The new Celerio Philippines gets a well-arranged interior with a center analog instrument cluster. It also comes with a new multi-function steering wheel, a manual air-conditioning system, and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
Interestingly enough, the Windows controls for this model have been moved to the center console. Suzuki says that this affords the new Celerio even more interior space.
Suzuki Celerio Technology & Safety
Providing entertainment for the Celerio’s occupants is a 6.2-inch touchscreen. It is a Sony headunit, which comes with Weblink 2.0 software, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity.
Safety-wise, the 2024 Celerio is equipped with dual-front airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, hill-hold control, brake assist, as well as rear parking sensors.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new Celerio 2024 now uses Suzuki’s HEARTECT paltform. This ensures driving stability, as well as optimum crash safety.
For its suspension system, it mirrors the old model as it retained a MacPherson strut for the front, and a torsion beam for the rear.
Braking is then handled by disc brakes for the front, drum brakes for the rear, as well as a hand-operated manual parking brake.
Celerio 2024 Engine & Drivetrain
The Suzuki Celerio Philippines is powered by a 1.0-liter K10C inline-3 gasoline engine that can make up to 67 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels.
Depending on the variant, this model can either come with a five-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AGS.
Available colors for the Philippine-spec Celerio include Arctic White Pearl, Glistening Grey Metallic, Fire Red, and Speedy Blue Metallic.
The new Celerio can now hold a candle against its subcompact competitors when it comes to style and interior space. There are, however, some in its class that can still provide more in terms of safety and features.
Suzuki Celerio 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Suzuki Celerio 2024 price in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL MT | ₱708,000 |
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL AGS | ₱754,000 |
Suzuki Celerio Pros & ConsSpacious
Pros
- Stylish
- Agile
- Fuel-efficient
Cons
- Basic features
Suzuki Celerio FAQs
1. Is Celerio a safe car?
The newest Suzuki Celerio is structurally based on the latest HEARTECT platform so it is safer than ever before. Besides, it has an anti-lock braking system, dual front airbags, rear doors with childproof locks, door beams for side impact, and reverse parking sensors. There is also ABS with EBD.
2. What is the other name of Celerio?
Suzuki Celerio is also known as Suzuki Alto/A-Star or Cultus (in Pakistan).
3. How many variants of Suzuki Celerio are in the Philippines?
There are 2 Celerio variants offered in the Philippines: Celerio GL MT and Celerio GL AGS.
4. What is a Suzuki Celerio?
Celerio is a 5-door hatchback and also is the smallest car of Suzuki.
5. Which color is best in Celerio?
There are so many Celerio colors, such as Metal Mineral Gray, Metallic Star Silver, Pearl White Snow, Pearl Super Black, Prime Cerulean Blue 2, and Pearl Ablaze Red 3, .... You can choose the color based on your taste or age.
₱ 708,000 - ₱ 754,000
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