Maruti has launched the 2019 Suzuki Baleno facelift in India with prices starting from INR 5.45 lac.
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The 2019 Maruti Baleno features a new grille, sportier front bumper, new lower air intake, re-positioned front fog lamps, 16-inch precision-cut dual-tone alloy wheels, new seats upholstery and interior enhancements. Furthermore, the HID projector headlamps have been replaced with LED projector headlamps, while a new 7″ touchscreen with SmartPlay Studio infotainment system with navigation, live traffic & vehicle information, has replaced the older one.
As for safety, Maruti Suzuki has made reverse parking sensors, co-driver seatbelt reminders and speed alert system as standard on all variants. ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child-seat anchorages, seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters and dual-front airbags were already standard equipment in pre-facelift models.
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The 2019 Baleno doesn’t get any changes under the hood. It continues to be powered by K12M 1.2 liter VVT petrol and D13A 1.3 liter DDiS diesel engines with a choice of 5-speed manual or CVT.
Commenting on the launch, Maruti’s Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales R S Kalsi said:
“Keeping our customer-centric philosophy at the core of product conceptualization, this new Baleno will further enhance the brand’s appeal”.
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He said the Baleno has been a resounding success for Maruti Suzuki in the highly competitive premium hatchback segment. Kalsi added:
“Recently, it has achieved another landmark in its journey by achieving a milestone of 5 lac sales within a record time of 38 months.”
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