Suzuki Celerio, Ciaz get top honors at DOE-Petron Fuel Economy Run

The Suzuki Celerio, one of Suzuki Philippines’s (SPH) best-selling cars, clinched the top spot for fuel efficiency in the gasoline-engine category at the first Euro 4 Fuel Economy Run organized by the Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with Petron Corp.

Out of more than 70 different vehicles from over 20 different manufacturers that participated in the 280-kilometer run on May 27, Celerio gave the best fuel-economy performance in a pioneering event aimed at providing vital information on the fuel-economy performance of vehicles and raising public awareness on the use of cleaner and more efficient Euro 4 fuels. All of the vehicles used Petron’s Euro-4 quality products.

The DOE, which intends to institutionalize a fuel-efficiency labeling program using the results of this test drive as the benchmark, released the results of the Euro 4 Fuel Economy Run early this month and recognized all participating car brands with certificates.

The event is in line with the DOE’s aim of expanding the Philippine Energy Standards and Labeling Program’s (PESLP) efforts to include more appliances, lighting systems, and light-duty motor vehicles to strengthen the country’s energy efficiency and conservation efforts.

Also, the Suzuki Celerio CVT (continously variable transmission) emerged as having the best gasoline-powered engine after achieving 29.14km per liter (km/L) in the run that stretched from Angeles City, Pampanga province, through the Subic-Clark- Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx), and back.

Aside from the Celerio, the all-new Suzuki Ciaz Manual Transmission (M/T) topped the fuel-efficiency test in the gasoline sedan category, clocking in at 27.94km/L. Other Suzuki vehicles also participated in the exercise, including the Celerio M/T (27.70km/L), the Ciaz GLX A/T (22.93km/L), the Swift 1.2 (22.35km/L), and the Ertiga GLX A/T (22.03km/L).

“We are truly proud of the achievement of our top favorite products, the Celerio and Ciaz. This is, indeed, a great testament to our commitment to bring the highest quality and most fuel-efficient vehicles in the market. Recognitions like this inspire us to continue developing and manufacturing premium and reliable cars,” SPH General Manager for Automobiles Shuzo Hoshikura said.

Celerio features an A+ compact build that is based on the “small on the outside, big on the inside” concept. It sports the dynamic and easy-to-maneuver design Suzuki compact cars are known for, while offering spacious room for passengers, relatively huge luggage capacity, and great fuel efficiency.

The new subcompact Ciaz, on the other hand, blends sportiness that conveys the expectation of driving and a stunning feeling of elegance. Its name stands for “City from A to Z,” capturing the essence of Asia’s fast-growing metropolitan landscape. It is packed with best-in-class fuel efficiency and other advanced features coupled with a sporty, elegant exterior design and refined interiors.

For more information about Suzuki Philippines cars, visit www.suzuki.com.ph/auto/