Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday launched a variant of the Celerio, its compact hatchback.

Calling it “India’s most fuel-efficient petrol car”, the company said the new Celerio clocks a mileage of 26.68 km per litre and will sport a price tag of Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 6.94 lakh. The company is developing a CNG version and will launch it in the coming weeks.

Kenichi Ayukawa, managing director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Indian automobile industry has witnessed an unprecedented shift because of the pandemic which has given a special impetus to the need for personal mobility.

“India is primarily a small car market, with nearly 46 per cent of total passenger vehicle sales being hatchbacks. As a leading car manufacturer, it is our responsibility to drive the revival of the automobile industry. With the all-new Celerio, we endeavour to boost the most important passenger vehicle segment in the country.”