May 2023 - Maruti Suzuki Celerio Petrol CNG Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated: Maruti Suzuki recently updated the prices of the Celerio. This update of the Maruti Celerio variants explained includes the latest prices and buying recommendations for each variant.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Maruti Suzuki Celerio Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Celerio petrol are:

• Insane mileage figures of 25.0 - 26.7kmpl with petrol and 35.60kmpkg with CNG (Fuel Cost Calculator)
• Fairly large dimensions for the segment with a decent ground clearance of 170mm
• Simple price structure makes it easy to pick a suitable variant
• Maruti’s wide service network and easy availability of parts and skilled labour
• 3 powertrain options to choose from - 1.0L petrol manual, 1.0L petrol AMT automatic, 1.0L CNG bi-fuel manual

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• CNG bi-fuel not available as an option with the suitably-loaded ZXI variant
• The slightly larger and more powerful Tiago costs only a little more than the Celerio
• Missing features like rear parking camera, adjustable headrests, front centre armrest
• Bubbly styling may not be to everyone’s taste

What Is The Price Of Maruti Suzuki Celerio Petrol And CNG?

The Celerio is available in 4 variants - LXI, VXI, ZXI and ZXI Plus. The Celerio’s petrol-manual variants cost between Rs. 5.37 lakh and Rs. 6.60 lakh. The top 3 variants also get an optional AMT automatic transmission for an additional Rs. 55,000 premium. The mid-spec VXI variant is also available with an optional CNG bi-fuel option and it costs Rs. 90,000 more than the VXI petrol-manual.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio LXI - Base Model Features & Review

The base LXI variant of the Celerio costs Rs. 5.37 lakh and it’s only available with a manual transmission. It gets the following notable features:

• Ball-joint outside mirrors
• Idle start/stop
• 14-inch wheel
• Black door handles and mirrors
• Body-coloured bumpers

This variant is not suitable even for buyers on a tight budget. It’s missing a few critical features like a music system, power windows, remote central locking, internally adjustable mirrors, day/night inside mirror. We expect these features from a car at this price. We strongly recommend stretching your budget and considering one of the higher variants of the Celerio.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio LXI vs VXI Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The VXI variant of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio costs Rs. 5.84 lakh, which is Rs. 47,000 more than the base LXI variant. The VXI trim is also available with the 5-speed AMT automatic transmission for an additional Rs. 55,000 as it retails for Rs. 6.39 lakh.

For CNG bi-fuel buyers, the VXI variant is the only option available. It costs Rs. 6.74 lakh, which is Rs. 90,000 more than the petrol-manual powertrain.

For the additional Rs. 49,000, the VXI variant adds the following notable features:

• Body-coloured door handles and mirrors
• Split rear seatback
• Passenger vanity mirror
• Power mirrors
• day/night inside mirror
• Wheel covers
• All power windows
• Rear parcel tray

While this variant has a bunch of must-have features, it’s still missing a music system, steering-mounted controls, remote central locking and adjustable steering wheel. The additional features of the VXI variant almost justify the Rs. 47,000 price gap. We’ll still suggest stretching the budget just a bit more as the next ZXI variant costs Rs. 28,000 more and offers far better value and balance of features. For Celerio VXI manual as well as automatic buyers, we’ll suggest stretching the budget just a little bit more if possible.

For the CNG bi-fuel buyers, the Celerio VXI is the only option. So there’s not much choice. Considering the upfront price gap and lower fuel costs of the Celerio CNG, you can expect to recover the higher ex-showroom price in about 52,000km (based on May 2023 Delhi fuel prices).

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXI vs ZXI Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The price difference between the Celerio’s VXI and ZXI variants is Rs. 28,000 for the manual as well as the automatic transmission. The Celerio ZXI manual costs Rs. 6.12 lakh while the ZXI automatic costs Rs. 6.67 lakh.

The price jump to the ZXI variant is small, and it adds some must-have features like:

• Remote central locking
• Adjustable steering
• Steering-mounted controls
• Music system
• Rear defogger
• Rear washer wiper

You may still miss adjustable headrests, power-folding mirrors, height-adjustable driver seat, auto AC and front armrest.

Compared to the incremental cost difference between the base LXI and the ZXI variant, the more expensive ZXI variant fails to completely justify the price gap. However, it offers better value for money than the lower VXI variant along with a promise of a much better ownership experience than either of the 2 lower variants. It justifies the jump from the VXI variant. So, we’ll recommend all Celerio VXI buyers to consider the ZXI instead. For Celerio manual and automatic buyers, the ZXI variant is our top recommendation.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXI vs ZXI Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The top-spec ZXI Plus variant adds Rs. 48,000 to the ex-showroom price of the lower ZXI variant. It’s also available with a manual as well as an AMT automatic, with the latter costing an additional Rs. 55,000. The Celerio ZXI Plus variant costs Rs. 6.60 lakh with the manual and Rs. 7.15 lakh with the automatic.

The top model of the Celerio adds the following notable features:

• Touchscreen
• Android Auto
• Apple Carplay
• Fog lamps
• Power folding mirrors
• Keyless entry and push-button start/stop
• 15-inch alloy wheels.
• Height adjustable driver seat

Considering the cost of high-value features like keyless entry, touchscreen and alloy wheels, the ZXI Plus variant of the Celerio manages to offer the best value for money compared to the lower variants. However, considering the Celerio’s segment and price range, we believe that most of these features fall in the good-to-have category. So, we’ll leave it up to you to decide if you should upgrade to the top model or not. The ZXI variant of the Celerio earns our top recommendation and will suit the needs of most buyers instead of the ZXI Plus.

Which Variant Of The Maruti Suzuki Celerio Should You Buy?

Among the Celerio’s petrol manual variants, the base variant is suitable for budget buyers. You can buy this trim and add some accessories to improve the ownership experience. The VXI offers poor value for money. You’re better off skipping this option. Either jump to a higher variant or buy the base LXI trim.

The ZXI variant offers much better value for money than the VXI trim but is not enough to justify the asking price. However, we’ll still recommend this variant to most buyers as it offers a good balance of value and must-have features. The ZXI Plus top variant is the best value for money option and totally worth upgrading. However, it doesn’t add enough compelling features to warrant an upgrade.

For the Maruti Celerio automatic buyers also, the ZXI variant is an easy recommendation. It doesn’t cost all that much over the VXI trim and has a lot of must-have features, easily justifying the Rs. 20,000 price gap over the VXI AMT. The top variant is a good value for money option, but it doesn’t have enough must-have features to earn our top recommendation. If you want those features in your car, then you can buy the top model.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Maruti Suzuki Celerio Petrol?

In terms of engine specs, the Celerio stands out with a mind-blowing mileage figure of around 25.0 - 26.7kmpl. This is unheard of from a petrol car. Until a few years ago, such mileage figures sounded unreal even from a diesel car. Getting such official mileage figures from a petrol car speaks volumes about Maruti Suzuki’s engineering prowess in terms of efficiency. The Celerio CNG also has an equally impressive and class-leading mileage figure of 34.43kmpkg.

As far as the other specs go, the Celerio’s power and torque output are on par with the 1.0L engine option from the rivals. However, the WagonR 1.2L manages to outperform, thanks to the larger displacement. Along with the engine upgrade, the WagonR also brings significant mileage improvements just like the Celerio.

Since the Celerio and WagonR use the same 1.0L CNG bi-fuel engine, their mileage figures and fuel costs are almost identical. In this price range, they also offer a decent power and torque output for city and occasional highway use. Considering the May 2023 fuel prices in Delhi, you’ll have to drive the Celerio CNG for about 52,000km to recover the Rs. 90,000 higher price you’re paying upfront.

You can also use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Maruti Suzuki Celerio?

The Celerio is longer and wider than the WagonR and has better ground clearance. However, it can’t beat the WagonR’s height and boot space. The Maruti Celerio also has larger wheel sizes as it gets 14-inch wheels in lower variants and 15-inch wheels in higher variants.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Maruti Suzuki Celerio?

The Celerio is available in the following 6 colour options:

• Blue
• White
• Red
• Grey
• Silver
• Brown

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