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Decision summary
Suzuki Celerio vs Rolls-Royce Dawn: the short answer
Dawn holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Celerio.
Five key differences
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Specification
Celerio
Dawn
Maximum Power
Celerio49 kW
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Celerio89 Nm
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Engine Size
Celerio998 cc
Dawn6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Celerio18.2 km/l
Dawn6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Celerio0 mm
Dawn149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Suzuki Celerio
1.0 GL AMT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Celerio
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Celerio
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
Current market generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Facelift History
Current market specification
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Hatchback
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2017
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Hatchback
Ultra-luxury convertible
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger car
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Length
3695 mm
5295 mm
Width
1655 mm
1947 mm
Height
1555 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
321 l
Kerb Weight
825 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1260 kg
3040 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1018 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
963 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
937 mm
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Engine
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
K10C
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
3
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
12
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
73.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
49 kW
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
89 Nm
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
5.0 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
12.8 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
59.4 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
107.9 Nm/tonne
320.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Gearbox
5-speed automated manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
2.813
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
5-speed automated manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-speed automated manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
82 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
EU6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
82
Combined Driving Range
700
575 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
522.93 km
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
ESP
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill-start assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
No
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
No
Available
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill-start assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
No
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Yes
ESP
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Automatic Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Lane Keep Assist
No
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
No
Optional
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Park-distance system
Rear View Camera
Yes
Optional rear-view camera with top view
360 Degree Camera
No
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Glare-free high-beam technology
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Yes
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Park Assist
No
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
No
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Pre-collision safety system
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Front; standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
No
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Leather
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Individual front and rear climate controls
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Yes
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
No
Not confirmed
Sunroof
No
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
No
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Individual front and rear climate controls
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
7
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
7
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
No
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Applicable
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
16
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
326 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Historical price on application
Starting Price
250000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
250000
Not confirmed
Spec
Celerio
Dawn
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This Celerio and Dawn comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Celerio 20 vs Dawn 97.
Efficiency index: Celerio 69 vs Dawn 31.
Safety-equipment index: Celerio 67 vs Dawn 90.
Practicality index: Celerio 43 vs Dawn 52.
Ownership-cover index: Celerio not separately scored vs Dawn not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Dawn leads by 22 points
Dawn holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Celerio.
Performance
Dawn +77
Efficiency
Celerio +38
Safety
Dawn +23
Practicality
Dawn +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Celerio
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Dawn
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 48 pts for Celerio
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dawn leads. However, Celerio may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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