Today we'll answer the question of whether or not Suzuki's most fuel-efficient passenger car, the Celerio, is good for new drivers
The Suzuki Celerio, in its latest generation, was touted at the time of its release as the most fuel-efficient new car under R200 000, with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 4.4 L/100km. Considering the fact that the price of fuel at the time reached a record high, this made the Celerio an attractive proposition. The vehicle is far from spartan when it comes to features too. You can watch our review of the Suzuki Celerio here.
Is the Suzuki Celerio good for new drivers though? The answer is yes, we’ll elaborate on why in this article. If you are interested in a Suzuki Celerio so far, you can search AutoTrader for the latest used and new offerings. If you want to sell your current car quickly and easily to fund a new Celerio, consider trying out our Instant Offer Tool.
The Size
The Suzuki Celerio is a compact hatchback made for the hustle and bustle of city streets. That means this car is easy to manoeuvre and park with great visibility to help you judge distance accordingly. The Celerio is also very light, weighing in at a lightweight 830kg making this vehicle quite spritely and chuckable to boot, making it ideal for new drivers.
Performance and Efficiency
The crown jewel of the Celerio is its fuel efficiency as previously mentioned. The car consumes a claimed 4.4 L/100km. This is possible not only because of the lightweight body, but also the powerplant. Powering the Celerio is a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder petrol engine punching out 49 kW of power and 89 Nm of torque. This means that there is not too much power to get new drivers into trouble. This engine is far from a guzzler and can be had with either a manual or automatic transmission. There is also Start/Stop technology to further add to the frugal fuel consumption. New drivers ideally want to save on fuel, another point for team Celerio.
Price
Another plus for new drivers, the Suzuki Celerio is quite affordable, hovering around the coveted R200 000 mark. Affordable to buy and affordable to run.
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA | from R178 900 |
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL | from R198 900 |
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL auto | from R213 900 |
The Suzuki Celerio comes with a 5-year / 200 000 km mechanical warranty and Roadside Assistance, a 6-year / unlimited anti-corrosion warranty and GL models receive a 2-year / 30 000 km service plan.
*Pricing stated here was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change without any prior notice.
Verdict
The Suzuki Celerio makes for a brilliant car for new drivers. It’s one of the only cars in its range to be fitted with an Electronic Stability Programme and has a host of features to make you feel valued as a new driver.
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