You just beheld the Suzuki Celerio 2018 facelift yesterday. Yes, we know. And today, an all-new variant named “CelerioX” is unveiled in Indian market. With this new model, the 5-door hatchback Celerio is now sportier, trendier and more attractive to young buyers.
“Celerio has successfully carved a unique position for itself in the competitive compact car segment. […] We are confident that CelerioX will enhance the brand and bring in younger customers,” according to Senior Executive Director of Marketing and Sales at Maruti Suzuki - Kalsi R.S.
The CelerioX 2018 gets a distinctive color motif
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Dissimilar to the yesterday’s standard Celerio, the Suzuki CelerioX 2018 gets a distinctive color motif: the “X-Theme.” Correspondingly, the front grille and sides of front bumpers are beautified with a blacked-out finish. In the meantime, high gloss black color covers the fog lamps bezels, B-pillars, roof garnishes and 14-inch alloys to further highlight the Celerio’s sportiness. In addition to that, protective body cladding can also be found on the front bumper, rear bumper and wheel arches.
Protective body cladding can also be found on the front bumper, rear bumper and wheel arches
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Not only does the blacked-out theme overshadow the exterior, it also dominates the Suzuki CelerioX 2018 interior. However, brightening the hatchback cabin is striking white accents that harmoniously create necessary contrast. On top of that, black seats even feature orange stripes, bringing the freshness from the outer to the inner.
When it comes to the hardware, the CelerioX, like the standard version, runs a 1.0L 3-cylinder K10B engine capable of churning out 67 PS @ 6,000 rpm and 90 Nm @ 3,500 rpm. For Indian market, the engine comes paired to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automated manual.
The CelerioX, like the standard version, runs a 1.0L 3-cylinder K10B engine
Safety of this hatch is certainly worth a compliment. It comes fitted with:
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Front Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Seatbelt Reminder
- Side Impact Beams
Alongside this flaming signature Solid Paprika Orange, the Suzuki CelerioX 2018’s palette also includes:
- Caffeine Brown
- Arctic White
- Torque Blue
- Glistening Gray
For now, India is the only market to welcome the CelerioX, according to latest car news. However, we confidently cherish hopes that the hot hatch will hit our shores soon. While waiting for the official announcement to be issued, let’s have a peek at the latest Suzuki Celerio price in the Philippines:
| Model | Price |
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 MT | P538,000 |
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 AT | P569,000 |
Know more about Suzuki Celerio 2023
The 2023 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 2023 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.
₱ 708,000 - ₱ 754,000
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