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Deliver 9 LWB High RoofDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 757,100ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW🔧 420 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
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Decision summary
Suzuki Celerio vs LDV Deliver 9: the short answer
Deliver 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Celerio remains close.
Celerio starts ZAR 511,000 cheaperCelerio from ZAR 188,900 · Deliver 9 from ZAR 699,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Celerio
Deliver 9
Maximum Power
Celerio49 kW
Deliver 9128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Celerio89 Nm
Deliver 9420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Celerio998 cc
Deliver 91996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Celerio18.2 km/l
Deliver 910.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
Celerio0 mm
Deliver 9Not Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Celerio
1.0 GL AMT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Celerio
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Deliver 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Celerio
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current market generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
Facelift History
Current market specification
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Three-seat large panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Hatchback
Van
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Van
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Length
3695 mm
5940 mm
Width
1655 mm
2062 mm
Height
1555 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
12330 l
Kerb Weight
825 kg
2361 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1260 kg
4000 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
1580 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
2800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
7.1 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Engine
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
K10C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
15.9:1
Bore
73.0 mm
83 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
49 kW
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
89 Nm
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
59.4 kW/tonne
54.21 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
107.9 Nm/tonne
177.89 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
Deliver 9
Gearbox
5-speed automated manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
5-speed automated manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
5-speed automated manual
Torque-converter automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
80
Combined Driving Range
700
860.22
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
800 km
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Fabric
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
Not Available
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
LED Headlamps
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
215/75 R16C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
16
16
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Leaf spring
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
244 g/km
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
757100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current go-live price
Starting Price
250000
757100
Starting Price Zar
250000
757100
Spec
Celerio
Deliver 9
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Celerio and Deliver 9 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 Deliver 9 66.
Efficiency index: Celerio 69 vs Deliver 9 44.
Safety-equipment index: Celerio 67 vs Deliver 9 50.
Practicality index: Celerio 43 vs Deliver 9 78.
Ownership-cover index: Celerio not separately scored vs Deliver 9 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Deliver 9 leads by 13 points
Deliver 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Celerio remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Celerio
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Deliver 9
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 48 pts for Celerio
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deliver 9 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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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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