MARUTI SUZUKI Launches hatchback Baleno in Pune

MARUTI SUZUKI Launches hatchback Baleno in Pune PUNE : India’s passenger vehicle company, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced the global launch of its premium hatchback, Baleno here. 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. 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 MSIL 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. To be manufactured exclusively in India, Baleno will be sold in over 100 countries. Baleno comes with a sophisticated design and advanced technology. A lighter but stronger platform has helped Maruti Suzuki engineers to 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. Features of Baleno: Liquid Flow Design, Chrome accentuated front grill with signature “S” logo, Bold shoulder line, low & wide stance, Projector Headlamps (HID) with DRL (LED), Stylish Chrome Garnishes on the rear & doors, Premium LED Rear Combination Lamps, Aerodynamic Outside Rear View Mirrors. Chrome Door Scalps running from front to rear, 16” Dynamic Alloys, Chrome door handles, A, B, C Pillar blackout film etc. From L to R: Thomas Cheriyan, Commercial Business Head (West and South) New Channel, MSIL and Mohit Jindal, Regional Manager-West,New Channel, MSIL while launching Baleno in Pune