2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio First Drive Review: The Best First Car?
- Nov 17, 2021
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Maruti Suzuki has just launched the second-gen Celerio at prices ranging from Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 6.94 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The compact hatch is offered in four broad trims: LXI, VXI, ZXI, and ZXI+. In this report, we’ll be explaining the features that will be offered in each trim to make life easier for you while purchasing the hatchback.
LXI

Price: Rs 4.99 lakh (MT only)
This is the first step in the Celerio’s trim lineup. It comes only with the basics, including:
Body coloured bumpers
Seat back pocket behind co-driver seat
Manual air-conditioning
Manually adjustable ORVMs
Power steering
Multi-info display
Dual airbags
ABS
Rear parking sensors
Engine idle start stop
VXI

Price: Rs 5.63 lakh (MT) / Rs 6.13 lakh (AMT)
Moving up a step is the VXI trims which gets all the features from the LXI and more, including:
Body coloured ORVMs and door handles
Plastic full wheel covers
Vanity mirror in co-driver sunshade
Day-night IRVM
60:40 split rear seats
Rear parcel shelf
Central locking
Front and rear power windows with auto down function for driver’s side
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Speed sensitive auto door lock
Impact sensing auto door unlock
Hill hold assist (AMT only)
ZXI

Price: Rs 5.94 lakh (MT) / Rs 6.44 lakh (AMT)
The ZXI sits one step below the top-spec ZXI+. It comes with:
Turn indicators on ORVMs
Smartplay infotainment with USB, AUX IN, Bluetooth, and FM
Four speakers
Steering mounted audio controls
Keyless entry with security system
Tachometer
Tilt adjustable steering wheel
Rear wiper and washer
Rear defogger
Hill hold assist (AMT only)
ZXI+

Price: Rs 6.44 lakh (MT) / Rs 6.94 lakh (AMT)
The ZXI+ is the top-spec trim with all the bells and whistles, including:
Front fog lamps
15-inch blacked-out alloy wheels
Passive keyless entry with push button start
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Electrically foldable ORVMs
Hill hold assist (AMT only)
Trivia

The Celerio is powered by Maruti’s new 1-litre K10C petrol engine developing 67PS and 89NM.
It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or an optional 5-speed AMT.
The hatch is offered with six paint options: Speedy Blue, Fire Red, Silky Silver, Glistening Grey, Caffeine Brown, and Arctic White.
It rivals the Tata Tiago, Hyundai Santro, Datsun Go, and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R.
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