The Celerio is built for maximum fuel extraction. It isn't the prettiest hatchback, but it offers a surprisingly roomy cabin and class-leading boot space for the price. If your primary concern is minimizing fuel station visits and you find the Alto too cramped, this is the logical upgrade.
Skip the base LXI; you don't even get body-colored bumpers. The VXI CNG is the smartest purchase, offering massive savings on running costs for city use. Stretch to the ZXI+ AT only if you need the touchscreen and an automatic for heavy traffic.
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Owners constantly brag about the ridiculous mileage, with many crossing 22 kmpl in the city without trying hard. The boot space is a frequent highlight for weekend trips. However, once the odometer crosses the three-year mark, the most common complaint is the severe clunkiness of the AMT transmission in stop-and-go traffic, and a general lack of confidence when crossing 80kmph.
Strong, particularly for the CNG variants, holding about 60% value over a 5-year period.
It scored poorly in crash tests; it is strictly a city car.
The Wagon R offers better headroom and a more powerful 1.2L engine option, but the Celerio offers better mileage and a more standard driving position.
Very low, around Rs 4,500 to 6,000 annually.
Expect a genuine 25-28 km/kg in daily city driving.
It handles city traffic fine, but highway inclines require dropping a gear.
Typically 1 to 3 weeks.
Buy the Celerio for maximum mileage and cheap service, but get the Tiago if you want a heavier car.
Expect a first-year premium of roughly Rs 15,000 to 18,000.
