New Kid on the Block

MARUTI SUZUKI HELD a gala event recently in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where they invited us journos to drive their latest offering, the all-new Celerio. The new machine was supposed to give the entry-level segment a higher standing, about which the Indo-Japanese auto manufacturer was quite confident.

To an extent it sure was. But how much so? In the entry-level segment, a fair bit; especially with certain aspects that we shall talk about here. As usual, though, let’s start with its visual appeal. Yes, looks are subject to each one’s perception, but we think the new Celerio looks better than its predecessor,