Baleno would be exported to more than 100 countries from India and will make its debut in Europe 2016.
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The hatchback is expected to compete with Hyundai Elite i20 and VW Polo, Honda Jazz. At the launch of Baleno, the company official said that the export strategy is yet to be finalised but India could be a posible export hub for Suzuki.
Analysts, too, remain unconvinced about the potential benefits for Maruti from the Suzuki manufacturing contract, which is expected to kick off production in 2017. The petrol will also be available in a CVT automatic transmission. The latest predictions suggest this upcoming model will be priced from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9 lakh, depending on which variant you go for.
The all new auto will be retailed through the Nexa line of dealerships and will be the second vehicle available there after S-Cross.
Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa said: “Baleno comes with sophisticated design and advanced technology”. The petrol variants of the Baleno return an ARAI-certified mileage of 21.4kmpl while the diesel version offers an outstanding 27.39kmpl.
The new Baleno hatchback has four trims that are offered with both the diesel and petrol units.
Baleno hosts an impressive array of advanced safety features.
Net sales of the company rose by 13.2% to Rs 13,574.8 crore during the second quarter as against Rs 11,996.33 crore during the same period year ago, Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement. “If you judge by results, Maruti’s stock prices command probably the best multiple in India”, he added.
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This one gets body coloured doors, ORVMs, headlamp leveling device, central locking, front power windows, power steering with tilt function, manual AC, front and rear accessory socket, anti-theft security, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, front seat belt pre-tensioners with force limiters and driver seat belt reminder. It will feature goodies like projector-beam lamps, LED DRLs, LED tail lights, a touchscreen infotainment system and Apple CarPlay integration. Baleno has 7 colour options like Ray Blue, Fire Red, Premium Silver, Autumn Orange, Premium Urban Blue, Pearl Arctic White, and Granite Gray.
