 "Kenichi Ayukawa")
As fuel prices hit a record high, India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) launched the all-new version of its premium hatchback Celerio with a fuel efficiency of 26.68 kilometre per litre, making it the country’s most fuel-efficient petrol car.
The new model, at a base price of Rs 4.99 lakh, strengthens MSIL’s position in the hatchback segment, which it dominates with more than 60 per cent market share.
Compact and entry-level cars comprise a big volume in India since hatchbacks form nearly 46 per cent of the passenger car market.
“It is with this background that we decided to
