Maruti Baleno Official Bookings open from 14th October

Maruti Suzuki will formally open the bookings of its upcoming premium hatchback – Baleno, across the country from 14th October.The booking amount that needs to be paid will be about INR 11,000.

The Baleno, which is scheduled to be launched on 26th October, is one of the most awaited premium hatchbacks will The Baleno will be the third product to join the Nexa range with the Ciaz SHVS and the S-Cross. This is the company’s premium range of vehicle showroom.

The Baleno has a 1.0-litre BoosterJet petrol with an automatic option, 1.2-litre K-Series petrol (maybe with DualJet technology) and a 1.3-litre diesel engine with SHVS (smart hybrid vehicle by Suzuki) engineoptions. The Baleno will be Maruti’s most premium hatchback and it will be placed above the Swift in the family tree.

The  Baleno will sport features like seven-inch SmartPlay infotainment system with Apple CarPlay compatibility (just like the S-Cross), daytime running lamps, LED taillights, 16-inches wheels and a will be offered only on the top-end model of the hatchback. Other noteworthy features include 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate control, navigation system, reverse parking sensor, power folding mirrors, dual airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), etc.

It will be a just under four metres and a lot wider and longer than the Swift. The pricing of this hatchback will be about INR 7-10 lakhs (on-road). For Maruti Suzuki, Baleno is a very important product for the company’s 2020 vision when it aims to sell two million cars in India.