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Maruti Suzuki Celerio with the AMT gearbox seems to be outselling the Celerio manual at almost every dealership in the country
India has always been a manual transmission favouring country due to a few key reasons. Most of these reasons are preconceived notions in the minds of the Indian public and sadly due to ‘word-of-mouth’ being one of the few key factors in the average Indian’s car buying process, the automatic gearbox has earned a poor reputation. Maruti’s tryst with the automatic gearbox started way back in the late 80’s when they equipped their hot selling Maruti 800 with a 3-speed automatic. Later in the mid 90’s, Maruti Suzuki offered an automatic version of both their Zen and Esteem with the same old 3-speed automatic gearbox. Needless to say, these cars rarely sold in decent numbers and were soon taken off the shelf. A similar trend could be seen with the addition of an automatic variant in the Wagon R and later the A-Star, none of which set the charts on fire.
Maruti has started accepting bookings for its upcoming Celerio at Rs 10,000
The Maruti Celerio has created quite a stir even before it’s unveiling and capitalizing on the buzz around the car. Maruti has started accepting bookings for the same at Rs 10,000. The car hasn’t reached the showrooms yet but once it is unveiled at the Auto Expo, it will be on display at all the Maruti showrooms towards the end of next week. We know one may think, what if the car does not lives upto the expectations? Worry not, the dealers will return your booking amount after deducting a small processing fee since you haven’t seen the car in flesh.
Maruti is known to build a large lot of cars prior to its launch so that it can flood the market with as many new cars as possible. They believe in the publicity gained by word of mouth concept. So more cars on the road means more owners to speak about their new car. According to dealers a large number of enquiries are already pouring in and the booking numbers are expected to be on a high.
A cheap auto 'box is what small diesel cars need. Maruti might have just answered this need with its EZ Drive tech
Maruti Suzuki is going all out to promote its new small car that will debut at the Expo, the Celerio. You can see it in the papers and hear it on the radio almost all the time. Now, we have told you what the Celerio is like, its specs; its variants; and even its engine and gearbox options. Read here for more.
And, since it's a small car, one that will go up against the Hyundai i10, you'd imagine these promotions would be centred on its features, its practicality, ease of driving and fuel economy. But no, Maruti is going to town with Celerio's automatic transmission. It is calling it EZ Drive, but, in reality, the Celerio’s auto unit isn't an automatic at all, well not in the true sense at least. Sure, one doesn't need to shift gears if one doesn't want to, and there's no clutch pedal either. But, this one is still a manual.
The Hyundai Grand i10 is good. No doubt. But, is it better than the popular and fun to drive Maruti Suzuki Swift? We have the answer.
The biggest talking point about the Hyundai Grand i10 has been its small but efficient diesel engine. But, that has no bearing here, because this, is a petrol comparison. Nonetheless, even in petrol guise, the Grand i10 has redefined a few rules in its classbe it space, equipment or the value for money proposition. Then you have the Swift; it is the default choice or anyone looking at buying a hatchback, and it has been that choice for years. So, even though the Grand is good, it must have the wherewithal to beat the Swift for it to keep the moment it has currently gathered.
But, looking at the two cars parked in front of me, my eyes keep moving to the Swift. I still can't believe that even though the Swift is the older car here, it still looks better. It looks young, dynamic and less oriental than the Grand. The Swift's design is less busy and apart from that long-ish hood, I wouldn't want to change anything about the car's styling.
In case of the Grand, I'd like to give it bigger 15 inch wheels to begin with, and a slightly tauter skin. The Grand follows Hyundai's Fluidic design philosophy like the Verna and the Elantra. And even though we like the way the latter two look, this design philosophy doesn't work as well on the small car.
Maruti's new small car, the Celerio will debut at the Auto Expo. Here's what to expect from the Celerio
No matter how many they launch, but every new small car from Maruti never fails to attract attention. This time it is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, a 3600mm long and 1600mm wide hatchback which will take on the Hyundai i10. The Celerio, which sits on a 2425mm wheelbase, will plug the gap the poor performing A-star and the Zen Estilo have left in Maruti’s otherwise impregnable small car fortress. The Celerio is expected to carry a starting price tag of Rs 3.8 lakh, ex-showroom in Delhi with the price rising to Rs 4.9 lakh for the top of the version. All versions of the Celerio, however, will only be powered by a petrol engine and there are no plans to launch for a diesel variant either.
The Celerio might only come with one engine but there will be an option to choose between a manual and an automatic. The manual is a 5-speed gearbox while the automatic is essentially a clutchless manual. The Celerio will be available in three trim levels – Lxi, Vxi and Zxi – with the Zxi being the top of the line version. One will be able to order the Lxi and the Vxi trims with either the manual or what Maruti calls its semi automatic – the Auto Gear Shift tech, the Zxi trim will only be available with a manual gearbox.
There's less than a week left for 2013 to end and manufacturers and dealers are pushing hard to get their cars off the shelf. Read this and be at your opportunistic best while shopping for that new car
If you plan to wish yourself a Happy new year with that last-minute car purchase, you are in for a new-year treat. There are discounts and offers by the bucket-load on almost every car on sale in India and we have prepared a comprehensive list on these deals that are up for grabs until the beginning of January 2014. We start with the largest manufacturer in terms of sales to the smaller ones.
Don't buy your next car before reading our detailed analysis of all cars priced between Rs 8-12 Lakh in 2014!
The Rs 8-12 Lakh category will see a whole bunch of activity next year with the launch of some extremely important cars like the new Honda Vezel, the new Toyota Corolla and the Datsun Go+. All in all, 2014 will be an exciting year from this price point.
Looking to buy a car under Rs 5 Lakh? We bring you a detailed analysis of what is coming to Indian shores in 2014
The Indian Public will have a dearth of choices for cars under Rs 5 Lakh in 2014 with manufacturers like Volkswagen and Skoda finally getting into the numbers game. Hyundai will have a relatively quiet year in this segment next year but expect alot of movement from the likes of Maruti suzuki and Tata Motors. The Bajaj RE60 too will finally see the light of day in 2014. The biggest car of the year in the segment though will be the Datsun Go and it will surely churn up alot of excitement and movement in this sector.
The 12th Auto Expo is less then two months away so here's a guide on what to expect at the fairground come February 07, 2014
The Indian car industry is seeing a slowdown making it more important for manufacturers to keep the enthusiasm alive among car buyers. The Auto expo is the perfect platform for car makers to showcase all cars new and refreshed that they have to offer. But you don’t have to wait that long because we’re telling you what’s coming to the Expo right now.
Looking to buy a Sedan in 2014? Read our detailed report on all the new Sedans expected to come to India in 2014 before you make a decision
The quintessential status symbol for any Indian family, the sedan is an integral part of the Indian automotive scene. In a country where manufacturers strive long and hard to adhere to strange government norms like the Sub-4 meter rule, the sedan is one of the most important cars in any manufacturer’s arsenal. Although 2013 was a relatively quiet year for sedans in general, 2014 seems to be a blockbuster year with over 20 new cars and variants slated to roll into the hustle and bustle of the Indian automotive sector. From cars at the lower end of the spectrum, like Hyundai’s new sub-4 meter sedan to the uber luxurious Mercedes-Benz S Class, there is something for everyone.
The fastest growing and hottest segment in the Indian Automotive scene is about to get hotter and even more competitive!
The Compact SUV segment is one of the fastest growing segments in the country and the only one that is showing consistent growth while the automotive industry in general slows down. Although Premier Automobiles was the first official compact SUV in India with it’s Rio, bad sales and service networks translated into almost negligible sales figures. The real action in the segment began in August 2012 when Renault finally launched it’s much awaited Duster which in turn became a roaring success. Earlier this year, Ford’s Ecosport too turned the market upside down with roaring sales changing Ford’s public perception. This year though, the compact SUV segment will be THE segment to look out for with Maruti, Mahindra, Hyundai and Honda gunning for the top spot. Read on to know more.
