And yet again Maruti Suzuki is trying to make waves in the budget car segment with the Maruti Suzuki Cervo (Maruti Cervo) a small, entry level and cost-friendly hatchback which are becoming super popular among the middle-income buyers.
Styled to perfection, sporting a 658 cc fuel efficient engine and boasting a great mileage of 38 kmpl, Maruti Cervo seems to be a top rival to the immensely popular Maruti Alto.
A small car not only does not eat into your pockets, but also offers the buyers of the mass-affordable segment some features they have been demanding. Currently though, let’s just see what makes the new Cervo so attractive.
Design & Style
Maruti Cervo may come with small dimension but not compromising on the looks. A clean and stylish design makes it look new-agey, fresh. Curved front grille, aggressive lighting and sporty bumper makes the car look urban.
Compact made it easy park in street level city garages, and the overall construction felt sturdy enough for a week of everyday use. The design seems better than some of the other cars in this price bracket, and way definitely more refined and modern than those old budget models like the Alto.
It has fabric seats, a good dashboard with dual tone interior in the Cervo. The finish is basic, but cleaner looking and modern.
Engine & Performance
The Cervo, under the bonnet is a 658cc petrol engine with a non-descript sound because size might not be relevant but delivers power for everyday use. Producing 54 PS torque of 63Nm it is a decent performer in traffic and rough roads.
The 5-speed manual gearbox changes gears smoothly and driving feels effortless. The car is no sports car for high speed highway but it is good enough to drive around town errands and the family. They also tinker the engine for fuel economy, since this is a major concern among middle class buyers.
Ride & Handling
The Maruti Cervo is a bit on the lighter and smooth handling side Maruti Cervo feels quite agile for a city compact car but the 6 is much larger. Light steering and nice enough to drive in heavy city driving dynamic, suspension can handle urban road-rage bumps quite reasonably.
The rearward swept stance spawned a comfortable ride for one-two-person, plus cargo, complete care with the hands of small families; it is also visually adaptable and has an excellent turning knack. May not quite have the feel of a premium sedan, but a practical and decent driving experience for a budget car.
Features & Tech
Although you are paying for it in the limited range of a budget car (Single-frame rattling getting in the way), Maruti has tried to not make anything feel dated with features. Some of the key features are:
- Power windows (front)
- Manual air conditioning
- Digital odometer
- Dual airbags
- ABS (with EBD)
- Infotainment (available only on higher variants)
- Central remote central locking *(Limitation variante)
Cheap but good enough depending on the price bracket as well features.
Mileage & Fuel Efficiency
The Cervo is, probably, one of the largest highlight in the field of fuel efficiency. A 38 km/l claimed mileage in the segment of entry-level hatchback, hence this will be one of the petrol cars with higher fuel efficiency.
The mileage is phenomenal and a huge perk for daily drivers, as well as for people trying to save on gas. Cervo saves you big on daily commuters or those who use their car only for city travel.
Price & Variants
Maruti Suzuki Cervo is all set to cost in a range between ₹2.80 lakh to ₹3.50 lakh (ex-showroom) with the variants and additional features
The official variants can be confirmed later, though two or three trim levels seem most likely (basic, mid-range and premium with a few extras) the Cervo will go up against the likes of low-priced Maruti Alto,
The price bracket directly subcompetes with Maruti Alto, Renault Kwid & Tata Nano EV (also going to be launched) but Cervo has better design and decent mileage.
Final Verdict
Maruti Suzuki Cervo looks like a car built for budget conscious families. The best of uncompromising, economical fuel-efficiency in modern looks from a trusted Maruti and compact body.
One of the best no frills, fuel saving cars with simple maintenance and purchase point for daily use. Being cheaper than all the higher end bikes and a car that even fits into the lifestyle of urban dwellers in India, the Cervo could possibly be the next big hit among middle-income families.
Cervo is definitely worth a click if you are buying first car or want to get rid of an ancient one.