Maruti Suzuki Celerio S-CNG launched at Rs. 6.58 lakh

The Celerio S-CNG will compete with the upcoming Tata Tiago CNG.

Maruti Suzuki has launched a CNG variant of the Celerio hatchback. The Celerio S-CNG, as it is known, is available in VXi trim at a price of Rs. 6.58 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Celerio S-CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine produces 56 BHP @ 5,300 rpm and 82.1 Nm @ 3,400 rpm when running on CNG. In petrol mode, it puts out 64 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 89 Nm @ 3,500 rpm.

The Celerio S-CNG comes equipped with a factory-fitted CNG kit that has a capacity of 60 litres. Maruti's S-CNG models are equipped with dual interdependent ECUs and are tuned and calibrated to run on CNG. The company claims that the Celerio can deliver a fuel economy of 35.60 km/kg.