Budget car segment in India saw growth in 2025. Compact hatchback segment saw decent traction with value buyers and Maruti Suzuki Celerio is the top choice for budget car.
Celerio has established itself as the top choice for budget buyers in 2025 with great fuel efficiency, competitive price and features that address modern buyer needs.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
At the top of the budget car is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. It is best of price, mileage and features in entry level hatchback segment. There was good demand for Celerio on the back of 26.7 kmpl fuel efficiency in AMT and complete safety package.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio price begins at Rs 5.64 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the LXi manual variant. Prices for the top spec ZXi+ AMT variant will start at Rs 7.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 1.0-liter K-Series DualJet petrol
- Power: 66 bhp at 5,500 rpm
- Torque: 89 Nm at 3,500 rpm
- Fuel Efficiency: 26.7 kmpl (AMT), 25.2 kmpl (Manual)
- CNG Efficiency: 35.5 km per kg
- Transmission: 5-speed manual/AMT
- Safety: 6 airbags standard, ABS with EBD, ESP
- Boot Space: 313 liters
Why Celerio is the Best in Budget Segment
Celerio leads the budget car segment through several reasons. It gives segment best fuel efficiency of 26.7 kmpl in AMT variant making it very economical for daily use. CNG variant gives 35.5 km per kg making it one of the most fuel efficient cars in India.2025 model has 6 airbags standard across all variants to cater to growing safety awareness among budget buyers. Additional safety features include ABS with EBD, ESP, Hill Hold Assist on AMT variants.
Price range is Rs 5.64 lakh to Rs 7.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) to make it accessible to first time car buyers and premium features in higher variants.
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Variant Breakdown
- LXi Manual: Rs 5.64 lakh – Base variant with basic features
- VXi Manual: Rs 6.15 lakh – Adds comfort and convenience features
- ZXi Manual: Rs 6.87 lakh – Extra features and premium feel
- ZXi+ AMT: Rs 7.37 lakh – Top variant with all the works
- VXi CNG: Rs 6.90 lakh – CNG with manual transmission
Market Performance
The Celerio has Maruti Suzuki’s massive service network of over 4,000 touchpoints across India. This is a big advantage for buyers in smaller towns and gives you competitive maintenance costs.
The car is a hit because of the demand for fuel efficient, safety equipped budget cars in 2025 and first time buyers and urban commuters who prioritize running cost over premium features.
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