South Africa: Made-in-India Suzuki Celerio goes on sale

In India, the Celerio is available in four variants with prices starting at Rs. 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Suzuki has launched the second generation Celerio in the South African market. The car is manufactured and exported from Maruti Suzuki's production facility in India.

In South Africa, the Celerio is offered with a 1.0-litre petrol engine that produces 66 BHP and 89 Nm. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.

The second-generation Celerio is based on the Heartect platform. The car features a redesigned front end with an oval grille, new headlamps and tail lights, as well as reworked front and rear bumpers. The car rides on 15-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the Celerio gets a redesigned dashboard featuring a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Maruti's SmartPlay audio system that offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

In India, the Celerio is available in four variants with prices starting at Rs. 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom).