All-new Suzuki Celerio launched in Nepal
Posted On: February 23, 2022 By : Shuva Raj KhatriNarayani Auto Business, the authorised distributor of Maruti Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, has launched the all-new Celerio. The new-generation hatchback, built on the Heartect platform, is powered by the new K-series engine.
The company says the Celerio will be Nepal’s most fuel-efficient vehicle (in its category), providing a mileage of 26.68 kmpl. The Celerio comes in three variants: the Vxi, the Zxi, and the Zxi+, at a starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh.

Design
The new Maruti Suzuki Celerio gets an organic 3D-sculpted design with a radiant grille featuring sharp chrome accents at the front. The new model comes with the same headlights as its predecessor did but the tail lights are now droplet-styled. The vehicle, standing on 15-inch black-coloured alloy wheels, is 55mm wider than its predecessors.

The Celerio’s interior features a spacious cabin and contemporary dashboard. On the dashboard sits an integrated 17.78cm infotainment system (with an in-built navigation feature) that is compatible with both Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
Engine
The all-new Celerio is powered by a new K-series engine: K10C dual VVT (BS6 compliant), which generates a power of 66 hp at 5500 rpm and a torque of 89 Nm at 3800 rpm. Its engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The vehicle comes with a first-in-segment idle start-stop feature that shows improved fuel-efficiency–providing a certified ARAI mileage of 26.68 kmpl. The car features a 60:40 split rear seat that provides 313 litres of boot space–40% more than its predecessors did.
Specifications
Engine | K10C |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Displacement (cc) | 998 |
Power (hp) | 66 at 5500 rpm |
Torque (Nm) | 89 at 3800 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Drive system | 2 WD |
Fuel tank capacity (L) | 32 |
Mileage (km/l) | 26.68 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Boot space (L) | 313 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 165 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2435 |
Kerb weight (kg) | 825 |
Features
The car comes with convenience features such as engine idle start-stop, air conditioner (manual), electric ORVM, pollen filter, power steering, power windows, accessory socket, gear-shift indicator, distance-to-empty indicator, door-ajar warning lamp, headlamp warning, key-off or headlamp-on warning, and fuel-consumption display (real-time and average).
The Celerio boasts 12+ safety features such as driver and passenger airbags, seatbelt reminder, front seatbelts pretensioner and force limiter, hill-hold assist, speed sensitive auto-door lock, pedestrian protection, ABS, headlight levelling, front ventilated disc, immobiliser, child-proof rear door locks, rear defogger, and reverse parking sensors.
All-new Suzuki Celerio price in Nepal
The all-new Celerio is offered in three colour options: red, silver, and grey. Its price starts at 27.99 lakh (for Vxi) and goes up to Rs 31.99 (for Zxi+).
New Celerio models | Price in Nepal |
Celerio VXI | Rs 27.99 lakh |
Celerio ZXI | Rs 29.99 lakh |
Celerio ZXI+ | Rs 31.99 lakh |
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