Suzuki Celerio AMT Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
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The new Celerio was launched just a few months ago and we attended the launch plus have already tested the GL manual version.
Suzuki SA have one of the most comprehensive ranges of small cars available in SA currently. Their recent sales success shows how popular they are with the buying public. A combination of exceptional value for money and ongoing economy regarding running costs is proving to be a winning recipe and their monthly sales are reflecting this with Suzuki now holding 3rd place among manufacturers.
Part of the success is the providing of a model that suits every need within their ranges, thus the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) version of the Celerio.
Allowing for the fact that many motorists have licences that allow automatic cars only, there is a massive need for affordable cars filling this market space. At the end of the day it's a case of filling a need that fits your budget.
The new Celerio has grown from the previous model and provides more space for both passengers and luggage. More importantly, it offers far more luxury and safety spec at the price. The AMT is only available in the higher GL spec level so includes items like a 7" touchscreen with full connectivity and reverse camera, stop-start technology, ESP, and automatic air-conditioning.
The 1L 3 cylinder petrol engine delivers 49kW and 89Nm to the front wheels. With the standard lightweight Suzuki construction, performance is certainly adequate for general urban driving. Of course, also in typical Suzuki fashion, it delivers exceptional fuel economy. We averaged 5.2l/100km for the test period.
Now to the AMT, automatic transmission. It offers 5 gears as in the manual version but does away with the clutch. It could simply be described as a clutchless manual gearbox. There are 2 modes available, full automatic or manual override/ tiptronic.
It's interesting that William and I preferred different modes in this case. I felt that leaving the car in auto mode resulted in extremely jerky and slurred shifts between ratios. Lifting your foot off the accelerator pedal just before the shift helps but I definitely preferred using the manual system of a push or pull on the gear lever when wanting to change gears. Even in manual mode, the car will downshift automatically as you slow down when approaching a stop.
Either way, it's a case of having to get used to the car and then adjusting your personal driving style. Once you have done this, the car becomes far easier to drive smoothly. The fuel economy bonus can make you forgive the foibles.
Overall, the Celerio AMT fills an important niche in the market for many buyers and the value for money of the package speaks for itself. The Celerio GL AMT is currently priced at R209 900 and this includes a 2 year/ 30 000km service plan plus 5 year/ 200 000km warranty.
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Love that camera shake inside the vehicle
I like your reviews
Great review 👌⭐😎
Great car too !
Thank you
I think we need a comparison test between the AMT Celerio and S-Presso, what if that person has a very limited budget like R200000 and that person wants an AMT but cannot afford the Celerio AMT.
Suzuki makes really good cars and they are light on petrol.
U mean that I can drive it for more than 20yrs??
@@user-ww5qw8jd3b if looked after and serviced well then yes.
What is the point of testing the AMT if you drive it in manual mode?
Hi. Please help me here, my mother wants to trade in her 2017 Toyota Corolla prestige 1.8. She a smaller car do to fuel reasons....so is the suzuki celerio a good car for such trade in?
I think the rear window switches are placed where they are is because this is a budget car and that location allows driver and all passengers to control them with only 1 set of switches.
Just a question. Does the car have that typical vibrating engine most 3 cylinders have?
In general driving I don't notice it. Perhaps if you push it and run at very high revs.
@@MotorMatters Thanks for the response. No vibrations at idle either?
@@carcrazyguysa4059 not noticeable or any worse than any other similar car
Preciso ver as luzes do painel
Your camera work and editing can be improved but I subscribed anyway.
Hi alan how about a suzuki swift automatic review pls
I will have to find out if they have one in the media fleet
I own one, what would you like to know?
@@AllTheNamesAreGone Hi, how do u find the drive in the Suzuki amt? Is it smooth or a bit jerky when u change gears?
The automatic swift is good but the AMT isnt the best
I am driving one for more than 4y now. It is not perfect but it works quite well for me. It can hunt a bit between 4th and 5th gear under certain conditions. I would buy an AMT again.
AMT or AGS
AMT. AGS not in South Africa
With the Rand being where it is more and more people will be forced to buy cars 🚗 in this price range.
Sadly, the majority of buyers are being forced to buy down. The upside is that smaller and cheaper cars have gained far more spec
less talking.. more driving please