As Suzuki Philippines’ almost-entry-level hatchback (hello, Alto 800), the Celerio isn’t expected to carry several high-tech features in its cabin. It is, however, on par with whatever its rivals could offer.
Before we go deeper into assessing the Celerio’s features, let’s take note that this car sells for only P598,000. Think of it as a budget meal in your fast-food restaurant. It won’t hurt your wallet but it still can get you satisfied. Some, like the Celerio, may even surprise you at some point.
Technology: Not too shabby
At its price point, it has got the basics covered. It has power door locks, power-adjustable side mirrors, power windows, and a trip meter that shows your average fuel consumption, which by the way the Celerio shined like a gem in my full review. But let’s not digress. I still can’t get over the fact that it doesn’t have speed-sensing door locks.
Back at its features, the Celerio does have a crown jewel at the center of its dashboard – a seven-inch multimedia touchscreen head unit that has Bluetooth and iPod connectivity. Even better, it has offline navigation. It may not be as smooth as what the Ertiga and the Swift have but among its rivals, the Celerio is the only car that won’t leave you lost in unknown places when your gadget’s batteries run dry. Steering wheel audio controls and tangible volume control come as a bonus.
The Celerio's four-speaker setup isn't the best out there but at least the Bluetooth handsfree call function works seamlessly. To charge your gadgets, you have a USB port and a 12V socket; the former kind of took its time to charge my iPhone XS Max.
Safety: Just average
Safety-wise, the Suzuki Celerio comes standard with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and 3-point seatbelts for four passengers – the middle rear passenger would have to make do with a lap belt. There isn’t any audible seatbelt reminder, but there’s an indicator displayed on the gauge clusters just in case. Its touchscreen head unit isn’t paired with a reverse camera, but the car has parking sensors instead. Good.
For security, the Celerio has an immobilizer system and the locks are remote-controlled via simple-looking key fob. That’s just basically it.
Specifications
Engine
1.0 LFuel Type
GasolinePerformance
66 hp @ 5,500 rpmTransmission
Automatic-
Summary
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Name Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL AGS Body Type Hatchback Price ₱754,000 Transmission Category Automatic -
Engine
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Engine Size 1.0 L Displacement 998 cc Number of Cylinders 3 Number of Valves 12 Transmission Type Auto Gear Shift (AGS) -
Performance
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Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Max Output (hp) 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm Max Torque (nm) 89 Nm @ 3,600 rpm *estimated -
Economy & Environment
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Fuel Type Gasoline Emissions Standard Euro 4 Fuel Capacity 35.0 L Combined Fuel Consumption 28.3 km/L *estimated -
Dimensions
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Length 3,695 mm Width 1,655 mm Height 1,555 mm Wheelbase 2,435 mm Turning Circle 9 m Ground Clearance 170 mm Trunk Capacity 295 L Number of Doors 5 Number of Seats 5 -
Safety & Security
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Driver's Airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Side Airbags Curtain Airbags Knee Airbag Auto Brake System Electronic Brake Distribution Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-lock Brake System
Immobilizer Security Alarm Stability Control Electronic Door Locks Speed Sensing Door Locks ISOFIX Lane Departure Warning System Blind-Spot Detection System -
Features
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Cruise Control Front Parking Sensors Rear Parking Sensors Leather Upholstery Push Start Button Wheel Size 15 in Wheels Metal Type Alloy Airconditioning System Manual Entertainment System 6.2 Touchscreen Audio Unit with WebLink Connectivity Bluetooth, Aux and USB Navigation Ready Warranty 3 years (100,000 km) Keyless Entry Roof Rack Sunroof Electric Adjustable Seats Power Steering Power Windows Power Outlet Steering Wheel Audio Control -
Technology
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Active Park Assist Hill Start Assist AWD Modes n/a Tire Pressure Monitoring Heads-up Display Power Liftgate Start-stop System
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