Maruti Suzuki Baleno to launch in India on 26th of October. Specifications of Baleno hatchback were recently revealed on the Team-Bhp forum. Maruti Suzuki has decided to load the Baleno hatchback with almost all the features that are available in the segment leader Hyundai i20 Elite. The hatchback is feature loaded with plenty of space and backed by Maruti’s unbeatable service network.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno based on the ‘Liquid Flow design’ looks modern and stylish at par with the competition. The Baleno measures 3,995 x 1,745 x 1,500  mm (Length x Width x Height) with a wheelbase of 2,520 mm and a ground clearance of 180 mm. Maruti Suzuki Baleno will be available in 7 colors – Solid Fire Red, Premium Urban Blue, Metallic Premium Silver, Autumn.

The engines will be borrowed from its smaller sibling Swift. It will be available with a 1.2-litre, VVT petrol churning out 83 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm @ 4,000 rp and the already established 1.3-litre, DDiS diesel churning out 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm

Baleno hatchback will be available in four trim levels – Sigma,  Delta, Zeta and Alpha. All the variants come with dual front airbags and ABS+EBD. Zeta and Alpha variants will be equipped with 195/55 R16 alloys.

Trim wise features

Sigma

1. Dual front airbags
2. ABS+EBD
3. Front power windows
4. Central locking
5. Tilt steering
6. Dual horn
7. Body-colored bumpers
8. A/C with heater
9. Power steering
10. Blackened A,B and C-pillars
11. HMSL (high mount stop lamp) and RCL (rear combination lamp) with LED
12. Gear shift indicator
13. Rear parcel tray
14. Front seatbelts with pretensioner & force limiter

Delta (In addition to Sigma)

1. Rear wiper with defogger
2. Auto HVAC (climatronic)
3. Electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators
4. Rear parking sensors
5. Steering mounted audio controls
6. HU with Bluetooth
7. 60:40 split seat
8. Full wheel cover
9. Keyless entry
10. Power windows for all 4 doors
11. CVT variant

Zeta (In addition to Delta)

1. UV-cut glass
2. Telescopic steering
3. Leather wrapped gear knob and steering
4. LED DRLs
5. Auto IRVM
6. Auto headlights with follow-me-home function
7. Alloy wheels
8. Height adjustable driver seat
9. Keyless entry and go
10. Front fog lights

Alpha (In addition to Zeta)

1. Projector headlights
2. Reverse parking camera
3. Co-driver vanity lamp
4. Touch screen audio with navigation

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