Everything you need to know about the Suzuki Celerio

• Is the Suzuki Celerio a good car? 
• Who is the Suzuki Celerio a good car for?
• Is the Suzuki Celerio a good first car?
• Is the Suzuki Celerio a good family car?
• Is there a hybrid Suzuki Celerio?
• What’s it like to drive? 
• Reviewer’s opinion
• What does it look like?
• What is the Suzuki Celerio like inside? 
• Tech features
• Price and specs
• Which is the cheapest Suzuki Celerio?
• How much does it cost?
• Similar Cars to the Suzuki Celerio:

The Celerio remains one of AutoTrader's favourite entry-level cars. Now that the Celerio has seen an upgrade and has an important new safety feature, we're even keener.

In this article:

Is the Suzuki Celerio a good car? 

As far as entry-level cars go, the Celerio is a very good car, with impressive safety equipment.

Who is the Suzuki Celerio a good car for?

The Celerio is a good car for students, small families, pensioners, or anyone who doesn’t want to spend too much on running costs.

Is the Suzuki Celerio a good first car?

The Celerio is excellent for first-time drivers. It has the necessary safety equipment and its structure is solid, thanks to Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform, “well-regarded for its high structural rigidity, and innovative energy dispersion channels that offer greater impact protection.”

The 2022 Suzuki Celerio is equipped with an electronic stability programme as standard, and it has two airbags. ESP helps a driver stay in control of the vehicle. It is mandatory on European vehicles, but inexpensive cars in SA are not often equipped with this all-important feature.

The Celerio is reliable, inexpensive to fix, and very light on fuel – think 4.5 – 6 litres per 100 km.

Is the Suzuki Celerio a good family car?

Small families will be impressed by the roomy boot and standard onboard features.

The cabin features new, integrated front- and rear seats that optimise space. Suzuki has also added a 60:40 split rear seat and reshaped the luggage bay with a flush-fitting parcel shelf, luggage hooks and a deeper base (despite housing a full-sized spare) to increase loading space to 295 litres.

All Celerio models also have an ISOFIX restraint system for child seats as standard and the front seats have been lifted slightly for a more commanding driving position with better all-round visibility.

– Suzuki SA

Is there a hybrid Suzuki Celerio?

No.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

The Celerio may be small, but is well-composed on the freeway, with a heavy on-centre steering feel while travelling at speed, yet lightens up considerably while performing parking manoeuvres. We can also tell you that it has a very small turning circle able to do a full turn in a narrow city street. Throttle response and feedback are as immediate as you can expect from a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder NA engine.

– Lawrence Minnie, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Suzuki Celerio like inside? 

In the front of the latest Celerio, the dashboard has been redesigned for visibility, a sense of space, and to integrate the new 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (standard on the GL specification level).

– Suzuki

It may not look fancy, but all the most important features are there and the seats are comfortable, and despite its entry-level status, the Celerio’s build quality feels robust.

Tech features

As this model traditionally spends most of its time in the city commute, Suzuki also redesigned the centre console to integrate all the main controls, including electric windows (GL), door locks (GL) and the standard air conditioning to be close at hand for both the driver and front passenger.

As mentioned, the Celerio GL is fitted with a new-generation version of its touch-screen infotainment system. This system is equipped with a USB port, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. It also features a host of smart vehicle notifications, alerts and information, such as instantaneous and average fuel consumption, fuel range and information from its integrated rear parking sensors.

The GA model is also equipped with rear parking sensors, but the guidance is audio only. This model has, however, also been pre-equipped with a roof-mounted antenna, two speakers and integrated wiring for the easy fitment of a Suzuki audio system. All models have Bluetooth and audio controls on the steering wheel.

The cabin has assistant grips for all passengers, cup and bottle holders in the centre console and in all doors and a 12V accessory socket. Power steering is also standard across the range.

In the GL model, Suzuki has splashed out with silver detailing on the centre and side air vent bezels, silver door handles, front and rear electric windows, remote controlled door locks and front- and rear mounted speakers connected to the infotainment system.

The GL models also have a digital tachometer in the electronic display that is fitted next to the large analogue speedometer.

– Suzuki SA

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Suzuki Celerio?

The cheapest Celerio is the entry trim is the 1.0 GA model at R174 900, but it’s rather well-specified, considering its price.

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How much does it cost?

The entire Suzuki Celerio range is sold with Suzuki’s 5-year / 200 000 km mechanical warranty and a Roadside Assistance programme for the same period. A 6-year / unlimited anti-corrosion warranty is also included as standard.

GL models also receive a 2-year / 30 000 km service plan as standard.

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Suzuki Celerio:

Hyundai Atos

Toyota Agya

Kia Picanto

Source: Motorpress – Suzuki SA

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