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  • Exterior design updates include a revised grille, new air dam, and sleeker headlamps.

  • Spy shots reveal a new interior layout, and the possibility of a 7-inch touchscreen.

  • More powerful 1.2-litre petrol engine is also expected with the Celerio.

  • The second-gen Celerio is expected to launch before the end of this year.

  • Expect prices to increase in comparison with the current model that retails between Rs 4.41 lakh to Rs 5.68 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki's plans to launch the next-gen Celerio next year seem to be coming along quite well, suggest these spy shots. The last time it was , it was under heavy camouflage but revealed certain design changes on the exterior. This time, we've gotten a glimpse of the budget hatchback's interior as well.

The upcoming Maruti Celerio looks to have grown in proportions as it is underpinned by the same Heartect platform as the third-gen . Along with a revised grille, the new Celerio appears to also get a new air dam and more bulbous halogen headlamps. The spotted vehicle is possibly a base variant as it has no wheel caps. The side profile also reveals fender-integrated turn indicators and liftback door handles that differ from the ones on the first-gen Celerio. Changes to the rear are barely visible due to the covers, but it gets a high-mounted stop lamp and an upright windshield like the first-gen model.

The latest spy shots also indicate a refreshed all-black with matte grey touches at places. Also expect the addition of Maruti's new 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system and updated AC vent layout. The cabin itself is expected to receive a minor upgrade in terms of the materials used.

The next-gen Celerio is likely to be powered by the same 1.0-litre all-aluminium petrol motor that produces 67PS and 90Nm, as seen in the first-generation model.In addition to that it may also get Maruti's 83PS 1.2-litre petrol engine as an option. Transmission options will remain the same as Maruti's 5-speed MT and a 5-speed AMT. Expect it to continue using the 1.0-litre CNG option as well.

With multiple sightings, the launch date for the second-generation Celerio seems to be somewhere by the end of this year. It will carry a premium over its predecessor, which currently retails from Rs 4.41 lakh to Rs 5.68 lakh (ex-showroom). It rivals the .



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