Maruti Suzuki,
one of the biggest passenger car maker in India, has officially announced that
the Baleno RS will be launched on 3rd March 2017. The Baleno RS is designed
based on the currently available Baleno, which has been retailing through Nexa
network.
The Baleno RS also have the same
dimensions of Maruti Baleno hatchback, which
measures 3,995mm length, 1,745mm width and 1,510mm height. As per the reports,
the wheelbase of the upcoming Baleno RS should be the same - 2,520mm.
The new one is the performance based
version powered by the highly efficient turbocharged engine, which may be
1.0-litre three-cylinder K10C BOOSTERJET petrol, which generates 110.54 hp
(75kW) of power at 5,500rpm speed and the torque of 150Nm at the speed range of
1,700 to 4,500rpm. With the powerful engine, Suzuki has already launched the
Baleno in the export markets. The new engine will be paired to the 5-speed
manual gearbox and with the configuration, the Baleno RS has kerb weight of
950kg.
Being a new premium hatchback,
the Baleno RS comes with the additional effects on the exterior, including
modified bumpers, distinctive black alloy wheels and unique mesh grille. The
interior of the Baleno will be featured all-black interior with the branded
seat covers contains RS logo.
Around one year back, the Baleno RS
production concept has been previewed at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo. Now, the
Baleno RS has been spied with the red color exterior for the first time in the
country. It will be offered in the high-end variant (Alpha) and priced between
RS. 8 to 9 lakhs (ex-showroom) to rival the Volkswagen Polo GT.
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