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Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Unveiled With 1.0-litre BoosterJet Engine

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the new and sportier concept of its premium hatchback Baleno at the ongoing 2016 Auto Expo.
Seshan Vijayraghvan
Seshan Vijayraghvan
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2016-02-04 18:34:00
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Unveiled With 1.0-litre BoosterJet Engine
Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the new and sportier concept of its premium hatchback Baleno at the ongoing 2016 Auto Expo. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS launch in India is scheduled for festive season, 2016. The performance variant is powered by the much awaited 1.0-litre BoosterJet direct injection turbo petrol engine that will be launched in India and is currently on sale Suzuki cars internationally. The car will go on sale in India later this year and will be offered only with the top-of-the-line Alpha variant.

The new 1.0-litre BoosterJet petrol engine comes with Direct-Injection Turbo that enables the 3-pot unit to produce 112bhp and 175Nm of peak torque. When launched, the Baleno RS will become the newest addition to the fast-growing 100+ bhp hatchback club in the country that currently comprises of the Fiat Abarth Punto, Ford Figo 1.5 and Volkswagen Polo GT.

The Maruti Baleno RS concept features a bold and aggressive design language as per the company, which adds aggression to the styling of the standard model. The overall silhouette of the Baleno RS remains the same as the standard Baleno, but gets upgrades inclusive of

Also Read: Mahindra XUV Aero Concept Unveiled

The interiors of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS have received major upgrades as well. While the basic look still reminds you of the standard Baleno, the additions are definitely add a sporty and premium touch, thanks to the all-black interiors, minimal chrome inserts, front sports seats with cross stitched upholstery. The centre console retains the SmartPlay infotainment system with Apple CarPlay while the multi-function steering wheel from the standard could have been replaced with a flat-bottom unit. You also get aluminium finish pedals to complete the look.

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