Pak Suzuki will launch Celerio in March 2017, Cultus to make exit

[faaiq Sheikh]

Khyber was best no doubts,my family had it earlier

 

[I S I]

Wow. Looks so junk.

 

[SherDil]

Confirmed: Suzuki to Replace Cultus with their Brand New Celerio By March 2017

It is time! Suzuki has announced to launch the standard model of Celerio in Pakistan, confirmed by the company official.



Formal announcement is pending and expected to be made on Wednesday by the Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC).

With models such as Mehran and Cultus, Suzuki has dominated the auto-industry of Pakistan. It is reported that currently, the company has over 50 percent of the market share.

The company official, regarding the launch of Celerio said,

“We are confident that the government will provide some incentives to us under the new auto policy. Therefore, the company has decided to launch its standard model of Celerio in March 2017.”

Suzuki Cultus was brought into the market to kill off the Suzuki Khyber. It is expected that this move from Suzuki is taken to eliminate Cultus from the market, which has been selling for more than 16 years now.

Previously, Pak Suzuki offered the government $430 million to set up their new Greenfield plant but the government declined and instead, chose to look for further foreign investors. This is another reason for the Celerio launch, to remain competitive when other companies join the competition.

The new auto policy approved by the government allows new auto-manufacturers incentives i.e. lower taxes and cheaper import cost, to lure them to start their assembly in Pakistan. Famous brands such as Kia has already agreed to start their assembly in Pakistan whereas Volkswagen and Fiat are still contemplating.

About Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Celerio is a 1,000cc engine car, previously launched in India and Thailand. The launch in both the countries has been extremely successful with a superb feedback from the customers. The affordable 5-speed manual car resembles to Suzuki Swift, in terms of the exterior. The car gives the mileage of 10 to 14 kilometers per liter, on average.

The latest version of the car is sold in six different colors;

• Cerulean Blue
• Glistening Grey
• Blazing Red
• Silky Silver
• Pearl Artic White
• Sunshine Ray

The expected price of Suzuki Celerio will be around Rs. 12,50000.

We will continue to update the post as further information regarding the variants, prices and more become available after its launch in Pakistan.

 

[takeiteasy]

Celerio is a small car which comes AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) which is moderately successful in urban India. The thing with Maruti is, whatever models they churn out are generally known for Japanese reliability and good resale value. These Marutis feels like made up of Tin cans. But, they last and are reliable. While Tata and Mahindra vehicles are made up of thick metals and the manufacturing quality reminds of the British from the 1940s. (I believe Tata, Mahindra assumes those buying their vehicles are all grease monkeys ready to go their hands dirty to fix it considering the infamous reputation they have made in this country). In India, Maruti,Hyundai and VW are popular brands. Most of the market is ruled by Marutis followed by Hyundai. For Sedan and upmarket models (as they claim), Maruti has a separate brand dealer-service network which is generally restricted in urban regions called "NEXA". http://auto.ndtv.com/news/maruti-suzuki-nexa-celebrates-first-anniversary-784506

 

[Counterpunch]

Pak Suzuki is a junk corporation. There quality standards are pathetic. Japanese need to look into the reason as I cannot see the standards improving and hence cannot see the image improving. They are so mean that they will save by putting 3 bolts instead of 4, and by using cheap quality plastic on the dashboard fixer parts.

 

[Chhatrapati]

Celerio is a small car which comes AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) which is moderately successful in urban India. The thing with Maruti is, whatever models they churn out are generally known for Japanese reliability and good resale value. These Marutis feels like made up of Tin cans. But, they last and are reliable. While Tata and Mahindra vehicles are made up of thick metals and the manufacturing quality reminds of the British from the 1940s. (I believe Tata, Mahindra assumes those buying their vehicles are all grease monkeys ready to go their hands dirty to fix it considering the infamous reputation they have made in this country). In India, Maruti,Hyundai and VW are popular brands. Most of the market is ruled by Marutis followed by Hyundai. For Sedan and upmarket models (as they claim), Maruti has a separate brand dealer-service network which is generally restricted in urban regions called "NEXA". http://auto.ndtv.com/news/maruti-suzuki-nexa-celebrates-first-anniversary-784506

The success of Maruti Suzuki was in Fiat Engines bro. Nobody notices.

Pak Suzuki is a junk corporation. There quality standards are pathetic. Japanese need to look into the reason as I cannot see the standards improving and hence cannot see the image improving. They are so mean that they will save by putting 3 bolts instead of 4, and by using cheap quality plastic on the dashboard fixer parts.

It is because they don't have facilities to manufacture there and they can't sustain their profit with hard metal frames. Since nobody buys a million rupee car. You need to have patience. With the economy develop you can expect better quality cars.

 

[padamchen]

While Tata and Mahindra vehicles are made up of thick metals and the manufacturing quality reminds of the British from the 1940s.

There is a huge difference in the sheet metal gauge used by the Tata's and Mahindra. One only needs to shut the doors of Storme and a Scorpio to know that.

 

[SOHEIL]

How much does it costs in $ ?

 

[takeiteasy]

The success of Maruti Suzuki was in Fiat Engines bro. Nobody notices.

That is one element when it comes to their diesel cars which has multijet 1.3litre engines which lasts long and a fun to drive. The consistent quality and high manufacturing standards which are features of Japanese companies like Toyota, Suzuki which is the reason why Marutis are loved altogether. Thus, Indo-Japanese brands be it TVS or Maruti are runaway success. Everywhere in the world people knows about Japan for cars and electronics.

There is a huge difference in the sheet metal gauge used by the Tata's and Mahindra. One only needs to shut the doors of Storme and a Scorpio to know that.

I being an ex-owner of Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet circa 2009 may tell - That thick sheet metal was rusting on the wheel arches and on the B-Pillar after 1.5 years of use. With Mahindra it is worse. People weld "Japan Sheet" (Treated with zinc for anti-rust) in the under chassis in our coastal region in the Jeeps and cars from these Indian Jugaad brands. Come to coast, withstand the 6 months monsoon and tell us the review. The Pahari terrain or dry north Indian cities are no match for consecutive rain and the muck, dirt that tests the build quality of vehicles, especially in states like Kerala, Goa etc.

And regarding structural quality of Indicas - The Engine Room of an Indica got separated after a head-on collision in Bombay-Poona express highway - So, thick metal = Better cars is, rather a Myth. Build quality, machine precision and parts tolerance - This is where Japan or Indo-Japanese products excels than Euro or American cars.

 

[Counterpunch]

The success of Maruti Suzuki was in Fiat Engines bro. Nobody notices.


It is because they don't have facilities to manufacture there and they can't sustain their profit with hard metal frames. Since nobody buys a million rupee car. You need to have patience. With the economy develop you can expect better quality cars.

No that is not correct. I have driven Hondas, Toyotas and Suzukis all assembled in Pakistan. There is a world of difference between Suzuki and the other 2. Suzuki is a piece of crap

 

[PAKISTANI LEOPARD]

I want to know its price

 

[padamchen]

I being an ex-owner of Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet circa 2009 may tell - That thick sheet metal was rusting on the wheel arches and on the B-Pillar after 1.5 years of use. With Mahindra it is worse. People weld "Japan Sheet" (Treated with zinc for anti-rust) in the under chassis in our coastal region in the Jeeps and cars from these Indian Jugaad brands. Come to coast, withstand the 6 months monsoon and tell us the review. The Pahari terrain or dry north Indian cities are no match for consecutive rain and the muck, dirt that tests the build quality of vehicles, especially in states like Kerala, Goa etc.

And regarding structural quality of Indicas - The Engine Room of an Indica got separated after a head-on collision in Bombay-Poona express highway - So, thick metal = Better cars is, rather a Myth. Build quality, machine precision and parts tolerance - This is where Japan or Indo-Japanese products excels than Euro or American cars.

Do you know that Tata passenger vehicles are the only ones to have NCAP rating (4 star for Storme and Aria, max being 5)?

 

[Chhatrapati]

No that is not correct. I have driven Hondas, Toyotas and Suzukis all assembled in Pakistan. There is a world of difference between Suzuki and the other 2. Suzuki is a piece of crap

Assembling is different from manufacturing steel bro. I had driven Hyundai and a Mitsubishi Pajero. Out of all those, Pajero and Toyota are the best performers. But they are not durable. My father owned a Swift Petrol ZXi. Though safety is below standard (still has abs and airbag) it still runs fine and its been 9 years without a major replacement. My uncle owned a Hyundai i20 which started trouble with exhaust in 4 years, power Steering problems after that, and finally he sold it in exchange for a Toyota Corolla which again he had to change and now he bought a M.Suzuki Ciaz.
From my experience Suzuki cars are family cars. With middle income. Cars with best resale value. And for those who wanna use that for longer period.
I don't know about how it is in Pakistan. The requirement may be different from that here.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[faaiq Sheikh]

Pak Suzuki is really junk producer, it must come up with reasonable options for consumers.