6/09/2016

Meet The Affordable Small Cars Suzuki Celerio

Meet Suzuki Celerio

Suzuki has a great reputation for making fun, affordable small cars and this latest model, called the Celerio, replaces both the Alto and Splash, making for a more streamlined line-up. Unlike the Fiat 500 and Twingo, the Celerio majors on substance rather style. It’s a laser-focused approach which means this small Suzuki has a rather utilitarian look and feel and ensures you get a lot of car considering it’s priced from under £7,000. The Celerio might only be 3.6 meters long, but it’s also surprisingly tall and has wide-opening doors, so it feels quite spacious in the front.

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The seats are fairly comfortable, even on longer trips, and surprisingly DAB radio and Bluetooth are both fitted as standard. There are some disappointments though, the steering column only adjusts for rake and the driving position is slightly offset. The plastics for the dashboard are also nowhere near as classy as you’ll find in a Hyundai i10 or Skoda Citigo, but everything is easy to use.We also like this cubby, which is just the right size for your phone, along with two decent cup holders. With five doors as standard, getting in the back is no problem, but there’s no getting away from the fact this is a small car.

As you’d expect, there’s space for two adults, but headroom and overall comfort back here are limited. With a three stars out of five in EuroNCAP crash tests, safety may be a concern for some. However, UK cars do get side airbags as standard, which Suzuki says could have bumped this up to four stars. Suzuki describes the 254-liter boot as class-leading, and access is far better than the Alto, which had a rather narrow opening. Most competitor’s boots are just a few liters smaller though.

With 67bhp, the 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine can get you from 0-62mph in 13.5 seconds. OK, it’s not quick, but around town its characterful noise and enthusiastic response makes it feel nippy enough. Even at motorway speeds you won’t feel completely out of your depth. Even more impressive is the ride, which is able to deal with large bumps admirably, making the Celerio more comfortable than you’d perhaps expect. It also feels very secure, with plenty of grip and weighty steering.

Parking is particularly easy and should you take a wrong turn, it can u-turn like a London Taxi. It’s in towns, cities and along country lanes where the Celerio feels at its best. On the motorway its engine is commendably quiet, but a lack of sound proofing means lots of wind and tyre noise enters the cabin, which makes long journeys a bit of a chore. Tempted by the Suzuki Celerio? Let us know in the comments section and for more detail please watch this video below.

(Video Source : Courtesy of YouTube)