New Maruti Celerio aka YL7 will get automated manual transmission

We regularly informing you about Maruti Suzuki plans for the upcoming 2014 Indian Auto Expo, where the country's largest carmaker aims to introduce a couple of new products and facelifts of existing products. The company will unveil its all new global hatchback (codenamed YL7) at the event, which will replace the A-Star (aka Alto in International markets) and Estilo in India. This hatchback reportedly named as the 'Celerio'. Interestingly, media reports suggest that the vehicle get an automated manual transmission.

According to a report published on Economic Times, this automated manual transmission will remove the clutch pedal from the car, giving an automatic transmission feel to driver. Its low cost and gear shifting like any automatic transmission is the highlight of this transmission. Despite the use of automated manual transmission gearbox, the Celerio is reportedly 5 per cent more fuel efficient than the regular manual version.

The small car will have the hydraulic system that will allow the driver to shift gears without using the clutch. Driver can shift the gears either sequentially or fully automatically. It is expected to be priced little higher than the conventional manual version, however the hatchback will be cheaper than the automatic model.

The new Maruti Suzuki Celerio will carryover the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder K-Series petrol engine that churns out a maximum power output of 67bhp and 90Nm of top torque. 

Source: ET

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