Last week, Maruti Suzuki introduced the BS6-compliant (Bharat Stage 6) Eeco van. Now, it has launched the upgraded Celerio range, which also meets the stricter emission norms. Prices start at Rs 4.41 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 5.67 lakh, before taxes. When compared, the hatchback now costs between Rs 15,000-24,000 more than before.

The upgraded powertrain comprises of the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that also does duty in the S-Presso and the WagonR. It is available with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission). The Celerio has 67bhp/90Nm on tap which, unsurprisingly, is the same output as the other Maruti Suzuki models mentioned above. Besides the powertrain, everything else remains the same as before.

As far as the standard list of features is concerned, it consists of a manual AC, power steering, an accessory socket, a driver’s side airbag, ABS, rear parking sensors, seatbelt reminder for front occupants and a speed alert system. Higher up the trim hierarchy, the Celerio ropes in gizmos such as front fog lamps, ORVMs with turn indicators, height-adjustable driver’s seat, 14-inch alloy wheels, passenger-side airbag, rear window defogger, all-four power windows, keyless entry and a music system with CD/USB/AUX/Radio/Bluetooth.

Apart from the Celerio and the Eeco, Maruti Suzuki’s BS6-ready range include the Baleno, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, WagonR, Alto, S-Presso and the XL6. Amongst the mainstream carmakers, Maruti Suzuki currently has the most number of models which will remain on sale beyond March 31, 2020. The models which will soon gain BS6 badges are the Ciaz, S-Cross and the Vitara Brezaa. The latter two, which remained diesel-only models in the BSIV reign, will shift to a petrol-only portfolio in the BS6 era. Maruti Suzuki confirmed that it would not sell diesel-fed models from April 2020 onwards. However, it will keep one diesel engine on standby in case the market demands.