India’s leading passenger vehicle company, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced the global launch of its premium hatchback, Baleno on 26th October, 2015.
The car comes with two engine options, both offering best-in-class fuel efficiency: the acclaimed DDiS 190 diesel engine (1.3 litre) with a fuel efficiency of 27.39 km/litre and the proven VVT Petrol (1.2 litre) with a fuel efficiency of 21.4 km/litre. Baleno also comes with a CVT option (Continuously Variable Transmission) in the petrol variant.
Dynamic, energetic and premium, Baleno is packed with features (refer to box), many of them being offered for the first time in the premium hatchback segment.
Brand New Platform
Baleno has won praise from experts for its superior ride and handling, safety, fuel efficiency and low vehicle noise and harshness. It is built on a brand new Suzuki platform which is lighter (by 100 kg), stronger (by 10%) and more rigid compared to existing platforms in the industry.
At the introductory price announced by Maruti Suzuki today, Baleno offers substantially more value to customers and is set to redefine the premium hatchback segment in the country.
Baleno will be sold through NEXA, the new chain of premium exclusive automotive retail outlets recently launched by Maruti Suzuki.
World Car
To be manufactured exclusively in India, Baleno will be sold in over 100 countries.
Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa said: “Baleno comes with sophisticated design and advanced technology. A lighter but stronger platform has helped our engineers offer best-in-class fuel efficiency in petrol as well as diesel options. Further, ABS and dual airbags are offered as standard in all variants of Baleno.”
He added: “Baleno is a real global model, to satisfy our customers not only in India but also across global markets. I am excited that this model will be exported to Japan from India opening a new chapter in the long history of Maruti Suzuki. The Government of India has been always supporting to bring up India as a production hub of small cars. Now it’s our turn to meet the “Make in India” expectations of the Government. Baleno is our first answer.”
Apple CarPlay
Baleno is the first car to offer Apple CarPlay in India. Apple CarPlay offers the best in car experience for iPhone users and lets the driver control all the multimedia functions via voice commands. It helps users to get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music and audio books through this remarkable user interface.
Power and Transmission
| Engine | VVT Petrol Engine | DDiS 190 Diesel Engine |
| Power | 62 kW @ 6000 rpm | 55.2 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5MT / CVT | 5 MT |
| Fuel Efficiency (km/litre)# | 21.4 | 27.39 |
#Fuel efficiency as certified by test agency under rule 115 CMVR 1989
Safety at the Core
Baleno hosts an impressive array of advanced safety features. Built on Suzuki’s Total Effective Control Technology (TECT), this premium hatchback offers an optimum package of safety and stability. Extensive use of High Tensile Steel makes the body stronger, safer and lighter. Dual airbags, seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, front disc brakes with ABS & EBD are available on Baleno from base variant onwards. Driver seat belt reminder buzzer with lamp and rear parking sensors with camera are among the other safety features on Baleno.
Investment
The Company and its suppliers have invested over Rs. 1,060 crores towards developing this model.
| Length | Width | Height | Wheel base | Ground Clearance | Boot Capacity | |
| 3,995 mm | 1,745 mm | 1,500 mm | 2,520 mm | 170 mm* | 339 litres ** |
Specifications
*Unladen condition, **VDA Method
Colour Options
| Autumn Orange | Ray Blue
(Character Colour) |
Pearl Arctic White | Granite Gray | Fire Red | Premium Urban Blue |
Metallic Premium Silver |
