The Suzuki Celerio: classy, comfy, eco-friendly

MANILA, Philippines - Most mini compacts offer lightweight bodies and peppy engines. However, their three-box shapes make them seem more like aerodynamic bricks, making them less fuel efficient and thus making them less environment friendly.

Suzuki knows that the global trend towards super compact, fuel efficient and space saving cars is increasing further by the day, and offers a new solution to that growing need – the new Suzuki Celerio.

The new Suzuki Celerio totes an aerodynamic, boy-racer look that yuppies crave since it looks like it could cheat the wind. The new body shape promotes better fuel consumption because of the potential for less drag – due to a wedge-shaped profile and a steeply raked windshield – particularly at high speeds. A boldly shaped grille creates a further impressive front fascia, and complementing the look even more are large halogen multi-reflector headlights and foglights. And to finish off the sporty look, the new Suzuki Celerio comes in five environmentally inspired exterior colors – Arctic White Pearl Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Desert Brown Metallic, Fortune Rose Pearl Metallic, and Paradise Blue Pearl Metallic.

The cabin sports a classy finish, with generous use of various materials in a two-tone grey approach. A sporty, functional and stylish dashboard layout enables the driver to have confidence when taking on the tarmac. The tachometer or rev counter is separately mounted on the dashboard to further add to the sporty approach of the interior. Fabric bucket seats offer a comfortable ride, and keeps occupants firmly planted on their backsides during lateral motion. Dimensions of 3,500 mm (length), 1,600 mm (width) and 1,470 mm (height) add up to the unit’s spacious feeling. The cargo area has the ability to swallow two to three medium sized travel bags, and the rear seats split fold 50/50 to swallow larger items.

Suzuki’s experience in making peppy but fuel parsimonious straight three engines also translates to the new Suzuki Celerio. Its naturally aspirated, newly-developed 1.0L 12-valve three cylinder gasoline scoots around town with ease. The compact dimensions of the engine block helps shave off precious kilograms that can result in increased fuel mileage, and the new Suzuki Celerio’s Euro 3-rated emissions level is the best in its class. Mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed gate type automatic transmission, attaining its 68 horsepower and 90 NM power stats is done quick and easy.

Normally, mini compacts offer harsh ride comfort, but the new Suzuki Celerio makes sure that all occupants won’t feel like their backsides are constantly assaulted by multiple fists during trips. A MacPherson strut setup for the front and a three-link rigid suspension for the rear provide great ride comfort, helped immensely by a 2,360 mm wheelbase, 14-inch rims with full wheel caps and 155/65R14 tires. Shedding speed also isn’t a problem, as ventilated disc brakes for the front wheels and drum brakes for the rear wheels – plus the presence of an anti-lock brake system or ABS (with electronic brakeforce distribution or EBD) – provide superior deceleration. In case of an accident, dual front airbags and side impact beams ensure that all passengers are protected in a safe cocoon.

The superior aerodynamics, newfound driving dynamism and topflight ergonomics befitting its class make the new Suzuki Celerio an environment-friendly, mighty micro machine.