New look for Suzuki Celerio

DESIGN: FRONT FOG LIGHTS STANDARD ON THE GL MODEL

GA and GL models offer power steering, ABS brakes, two front airbags, immobiliser.

South Africa’s biggest small car is getting a new look, a refreshed interior and additional customer value – all at the same price as before. Suzuki SA has introduced a refreshed Celerio in GA and GL specification, while retaining its promotional five-year / 200 000km mechanical warranty.

There is no mistake distinguishing the new Celerio from its predecessor, thanks to a redesigned front bumper, which features an integrated lower air intake and more aggressive design.

Starting from the tar up, the bumper has a more integrated lower air intake, which narrows towards the top and ends narrower than the grille below the front number plate holder. The shape of the intake is mimicked by the moulded colour section around it to accentuate the wide blackedout grille with its large Suzuki emblem.

With the new bumper, Suzuki’s designers created a distinct separate section for the front fog lights, which stretches all the way to the front lights and integrates neatly with the Celerio’s shoulder-line. As before, Suzuki will add front fog lights as standard on the GL model.

Viewed in profile, the shoulder line now runs across the car from the rear light clusters all the way to the front fog lights, as well as redesigned wheel covers.

At the back, the new design is rounded off with the addition of a wide rear garnish strip that aligns with the shoulder line on the vehicle and which visually widens the Celerio’s stance on the road.

As before, the GL specification level is distinguishable from outside by the colour-coded mirrors and door handles and by the addition of chrome accents in the front grille.

Inside the spacious Celerio, Suzuki’s designers have retained the general layout of the front console and central instrument cluster.

Both models offer power steering, air conditioning, ABS brakes, two front airbags, seat belts for five occupants, a high-mounted additional stop lamp, immobiliser, and childproof rear door locks.

The GL specification level does add a host of additional creature comforts, including a Bluetooth-enabled audio system with phone integration and USB jack.

GA models are fitted with the necessary wiring and two speakers for optional radio fitment.

The Celerio is fitted with Suzuki’s K10B 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine, which offers 55kW at 6000rpm and 90Nm of torque at a peak of 3500rpm. As before, owners can choose between the fivespeed manual transmission and the five-speed automated manual transmission.