Here's What We Know About Suzuki Celerio aka New Cultus So Far!

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Originally published at: https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/here-is-what-we-know-about-suzuki-celerio-aka-new-cultus-so-far/

Today's topic is focused primarily on to the much awaited new Suzuki Cultus. Pak-Suzuki's campaign which started off with the introduction of Suzuki Kizashi shifted to fast lane with the super hyped launch of Suzuki Vitara and Suzuki Ciaz. Although all of these vehicles are CBU's, Celerio aka New Cultus is reportedly being assembled in Pakistan. So what's the significance of this car? In short, this car will be the first car to be launched after WagonR in under the 1000cc category. Rumors have been surfacing about this car from the past two years and a lot of people have commentated on them. So, I decided to do some research and talk to some of my own sources. The purpose was to short-list the most authentic sources based on the feedback received from internal sources as well as the conceivable logic behind each rumor. So without further ado, let's go ahead and skim through the list:

• First up; the dimensions of this new car. It is easy to observe stark differences in the proportions of new Suzuki Cultus against the old one. The newer shape features inspiration from the tall-boy design in the recent Suzuki cars.


• Next up, Engine. This is a point where a lot of people have made outlandish predictions. Going as far as to claim that this car will be featuring Suzuki's most fuel efficient K-next series engine. However, what people fail to account is that Pak-Suzuki is already offering a 1000cc K series engine in Pakistan in Suzuki WagonR. Sources are reporting that Pak-Suzuki will be rolling out this car with this tested and tried engine in this new car.


• Transmission? Predictions have been made in the past that this car will be offered with a four-speed A/T and a five speed M/T and quite honestly I personally believe that the company will be offering this car with both these options.


• Price? The most legit and logical conclusion is that Pak-Suzuki is going to strategically place this car above Suzuki WagonR and below Suzuki Swift, which will enable Pak-Suzuki to offer a more comprehensive product line-up. Safe to say, if we go by the above-stated logic then this New Cultus is likely to be launched with a price tag of 1.2-1.37 million rupees.


• Availability? Sources are claiming that early booking for this car will start in late March to early April, followed by its launch in late June or early July of this year.

 

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[mehran]

Looks pretty ok so hopefully should sell well. Good luck to Suzuki.

[talhaj_shk]

here we'll get a butchered version!

[mehran]

Butchered version should be available but a fully loaded one should also be offered. A balance should be maintained.

[mehranferrari]

I request everyone to provide reliable info, there is not much use in making guesses.

1. Only Manual Version is launching ... No AMT or CVT..the car has not been launched with 4 speed AT anywhere so that is also out of question.
2. Engine is same as Wagon R
3. ABS will be available but no airbags.

^^ The above has been gathered from information available in media sources.

[zuhaibafzal]

Auto version will be launched later

[mehranferrari]

that might be possible but for now there is no auto version at all.

[zuhaibafzal]

Obviously they will launch manual version first

[mehranferrari]

There is no automatic launching anytime soon, simple. That is what I know from sources. You will find out what I am saying is true in a few weeks. Auto transmission is not some out of the world technology that Paksuzuki needs time and R&D to figure out if it suits Pakistan. The world over auto and manual variants of the same car are launched simultaneously. The same is the case with Honda and Toyota in Pakistan as well.

I am only trying to clear misconceptions about what people are guessing and expecting. The Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) setup of this car is only made in India and designed by Maruti. Due to restrictions on import of auto parts from India the AMT variant is out question. Paksuzuki does not have the capacity to manufacture AMT locally. There is no 4-speed AT setup for this car available and Paksuzuki wont invest to make a 4-speed AT just for Pakistan given their track record. They only introduce outdated technology in the country.

Only CVT is a possibility and Paksuzuki has no plans for that at the moment. There is no confirmation it will launch later as well just like with the Wagon R there is still no auto available despite the fact that years have passed since it launched.

[fazalwahab11375]

No one talks about saefty and it's completely missing from the article.. what's being offered or will be offered ?

No wonder Pakistani companies don't care about passive saefty forget about active, becuase neither buyer nor these articles ever try to enforce this idea.. Everything seems good good and feel good in the article.. Let's all act like a pigeon , eyes closed.. sab theek chal raha hay.

[mehran]

Local manufacturers will only prove additional features (safety, emissions) only if the government implements rules governing their presence in all cars sold in Pakistan. Until and unless it's mandatory, no car manufacturer will provide such value added equipment. Profit is king for any business man and our local manufacturers are no less than any businessmen. So we should not expect any safety or emission or performance enhancing features in locally manufactured cars unless the government realizes they are missing and makes it a law.

[zuhaibafzal]