India-made Suzuki Baleno with bodykit and new grille debuts at GIIAS

11/08/2016 - 15:36 Maruti Baleno, Maruti Suzuki Aravind Jayachandran

Powered by the Ertiga's 1.4L K14B petrol engine.

PT Suzuki Indomobil has unveiled the India-made Suzuki Baleno at the 2016 GIIAS for the Indonesian market. The Baleno is expected to go on sale later this year or early next year in Indonesia.

India-made Suzuki Baleno with bodykit front three quarter debuts at GIIAS — The Baleno is expected to go on sale in Indonesia later this year or early next year.

The Baleno showcased features a bodykit similar that of the Maruti Baleno RS unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016. It features a mesh grille, sportier front bumper with a wider radiator intake and silver underlining, side skirts, gun-metal 16 inch alloy wheels, roof spoiler and a lower rear bumper. It is finished in an exclusive black exterior color not offered in the Indian market.

Another exclusive is the engine under the hood. The Indonesia-spec Suzuki Baleno is powered by the Maruti Ertiga's 1.4L K14B four cylinder N/A petrol engine. Suzuki is yet to release performance figures, but it could be similar to the Ertiga's figures - 91.1 PS and 138 Nm of peak torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is likely to be standard, while an automatic variant is also in the offing.

India-made Suzuki Baleno with bodykit rear three quarter debuts at GIIAS — In the Indian market, Maruti does not offer a Black color on the Baleno.

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Top-end variants of the Baleno will feature a 7 inch Smartplay infotainment touchscreen system with Apple Carplay support, reverse camera with parking sensors, dual airbags and ABS, HID headlamps with LED DRLs, multi-info color display and keyless entry with start/stop button.

[Source: Rushlane]