Maruti Celerio diesel, ZXi AMT, taxi variant lined up for launch – Report

Maruti Celerio ZXi AMT Maruti Celerio VXi AMT Drive gearshifter Manufacturing of the ZXi AMT has started, and dealer dispatch is expected to commence shortly.The AMT (automated manual transmission) system on the Celerio has shown to be a hit with buyers as it brings the benefit of the automatic transmission on the cheap point. The Celerio can be obtained with the AMT only inside the base LXi and VXi trims, which can be devoid of security features like airbags and ABS. Maruti aims to address this with a new range-topping ZXi AMT variant.Creation of the ZXi AMT has recently commenced, plus a launch is predicted this month. Apart from offering dual-front airbags and ABS, this variant is going to be equipped with a 2-DIN music system with steering mounted controls.Maruti Celerio Diesel Maruti Celerio diesel spied The Celerio diesel, when launched, would be the most fuel efficient car in the country. Image – GaadiWaadi Production of the Celerio diesel too is underway at Maruti’s Manesar plant. Considered to be powered by a Suzuki-developed .8-liter two-cylinder diesel engine, the Celerio diesel is expected setting the benchmark for fuel efficiency.Maruti Celerio TaxiMaruti Celerio CNG front view brochure scan Maruti could opt to offer this variant using the CNG or maybe the forthcoming diesel engine.Team-BHP reports that Maruti is additionally planning a variant on the Celerio to be used by taxi and fleet operators exclusively, much like the Dzire Tour. Maruti could offer it about the forthcoming diesel variant. Alternatively, on the CNG version of your Celerio.The taxi variant of the Celerio could prove to be a popular model with new-age cab operators like Ola and Uber, Maruti hopes.