Suzuki Cultus, a supermini car, is manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki. The car was first introduced in 1983 and was sold under different names over the years, such as Geo Metro, Chevrolet Sprint, Pontiac Firefly, and Holden Barina. Although the car was discontinued in 2003, it remained in production in Pakistan due to its high demand.
The first-generation Suzuki Cultus was marketed under different names around the world and had a 1.0-liter (993 cc), three-cylinder engine. The car received a facelift in 1986 with coil springs instead of leaf springs and a remodeled exterior design. In Pakistan, the first-generation Suzuki Cultus was introduced in the year 1989 as Suzuki Khyber.
The second-generation Suzuki Cultus was introduced in 1988 and came with new styling and four-wheel suspension. The car was available with options of 1.0 liters, 1.3 liters, and 1.6 liters engines and sported a fresh design.
In the year 2000, PakSuzuki motors introduced Suzuki Cultus in Pakistan as a hatchback version of the Margalla. It came with a 3 Cylinder 1000cc Carbureted Engine and 5 Gear Manual Transmission. It was available in three variants - VX, VXR, and VXL and remained in production till 2007. This version of Cultus is considered the first-generation Suzuki Cultus in Pakistan.
In 2007, Suzuki Cultus was revamped with a 4-cylinder EFI engine, which improved the car’s fuel average and increased its popularity. It was further improved in 2012 with a Euro II engine. This version of Cultus is considered the 2nd generation Suzuki Cultus in Pakistan. It remained in production till 2017.
In 2017, PakSuzuki Motors launched the third-generation Suzuki Cultus, which is known as Celerio around the world. The car is available in three variants, VXR, VXL, and Cultus Auto Gear Shift. Although Suzuki Cultus initially enjoyed high 'OWN' or 'ON', its sales have steadily declined over the years.Overall, the Suzuki Cultus is a popular car in Pakistan's automobile market, and its various generations have their unique features and specifications.
Suzuki Cultus current_year Exterior
- Suzuki Cultus 2023 is a compact hatchback supermini car
- Angular shaped chrome grill at the front
- Sleek halogen multi-reflector headlights
- Standard circular-shaped fog lights
- Trapezium shaped upswept stacked tail light at the rear
- High-mount stop lamp on the rear spoiler
- Suzuki Cultus VXL comes with electrically adjustable side mirrors
- Unique and well-proportioned exterior design
Suzuki Cultus current_year Interior
- Suzuki Cultus 2023 interior is spacious and comfortable with a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
- The seats are covered in black fabric.
- The car has a 3-spoke power steering wheel wrapped in urethane and is tilt-adjustable.
- The instrument panel displays fuel consumption, distance to empty indication, and a digital clock.
- The car has warning lights for seat belt reminder, headlamp reminder, door ajar warning, and low fuel warning.
- The Cultus 2023 comes with central door locking, electrically powered windows, and remote control door locks.
- Manual air conditioning and heating is a standard feature.
- The VXR variant has 2 speakers, while the VXL variant has 4.
- The car supports Bluetooth audio, Bluetooth calling, AUX, and USB connectivity.
- The car has better security features such as an immobilizer, SRS front airbags in the VXL trim, seatbelts, and an anti-brake locking system (ABS).
- The rear seats have a 60/40 split feature, increasing boot space.
- The luggage area also has a shopping hook.
Suzuki Cultus Engine
Specification
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Value
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Engine
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998 cc 3-cylinder
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Maximum Power
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50/6,000 kW/rpm
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Maximum Torque
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90/3,500 Nm/rpm
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Suzuki Cultus current_year Mileage
Mileage
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In city
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14 km/l
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Highway
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18 km/l
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Suzuki Cultus Ride & Handling
The Suzuki Cultus current_year is an excellent car for daily commute within the city. Despite its good mileage, the car also has a very responsive throttle. Even at lower gears, the engine provides ample torque smoothly. It does not get tiring while driving in heavy traffic due to its responsive engine. The engine noise is bothersome but can be ignored on short trips.
Suzuki Cultus Maintenance
Suzuki Cultus is an age-old name in the Pakistani market, and it is locally assembled,, due to which its maintenance is very easy. Its auto parts are available throughout the country at affordable rates, and mechanics are well-aware of its workings.
Cultus current_year Specs
Specification
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Details
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Engine
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998 cc 1.0 liters engine
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Power
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50/6,000 kW/rpm
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Torque
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90/3,500 Nm/rpm
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Transmission
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5-speed manual transmission / AGS
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Cultus Competitors
Note: Prices are subject to change and may vary based on the region and dealership.
Car Models
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Features
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Price Range
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Toyota Vitz
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Better torque and power output, larger fuel tank
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Higher
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Toyota Passo
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Good fuel economy
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Lower
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Suzuki Wagon R
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Larger seating capacity, lower price
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Lower
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Mitsubishi Mirage
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Good fuel economy
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Lower
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Kia Picanto
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Feature-packed, impressive mileage, comfortable interior
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Higher
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