Suzuki launches new "Baleno" in India Adopting advanced equipment and improving rear seat comfort

On February 23 (local time), Suzuki released a completely improved premium hatchback "Baleno" in India. Exports to Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, etc. will also start in sequence. Since its launch in India in 2015, Baleno is Suzuki's flagship model with elegant and elegant styling, ample living space and ample luggage space. In India, it is sold through the premium sales network "NEXA" and is especially popular among young people, mainly in urban areas. In November 2021, cumulative sales in India reached 1 million units. In terms of the number of passenger cars sold in India by model in 2021, Maruti Suzuki's model occupies 8 of the top 10 models, of which "Baleno" is No. 1 "Wagon R" (183,851 units). ), The second place "Swift" (175,052 units), followed by the third place (172,241 units), it is said to be highly evaluated by Indian users. The body size of the new Baleno, which has undergone a complete improvement for the first time, is 3990 x 1745 x 1500 mm (total length x total width x total height). While maintaining the popular packaging, the overall height was suppressed, and the exterior design was given to further emphasize the styling with a wider overall width. An elaborately shaped front grille is used on the front, and chrome decorations that spread to the left and right to emphasize the overall width are placed underneath, and the front position lamps and rear tail lamps have characteristic 3-lamp LEDs. Adopted. It is equipped with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine equipped with an idling stop system, and the transmission is set to 5-speed MT or 5AGS (5-speed AMT). In the interior, the interior of the door and the instrument panel are shaped to wrap around the occupants, and a design that impresses the softness is adopted. The interior color is unified into two tones, black and navy blue, and the instrument panel and steering wheel are decorated with silver as an accent to create a high-quality finish. In addition, by improving the material and shape of the seat cushion in the rear seats, the feeling of support and stability when sitting are improved. Equipped with an air conditioner outlet for the rear seats and a USB charging socket, it also enhances comfort. In addition, a 9-inch large touch panel display audio that can be connected to a smartphone is adopted, and it is compatible with omnidirectional monitors. By installing an in-vehicle communication device that enables data transmission and reception in the vehicle as standard equipment, it is compatible with the connected service "Suzuki Connect". In addition, a head-up display that displays necessary information such as vehicle speed, engine speed, and instantaneous fuel consumption in full color in an easy-to-read manner is also adopted.

Car Watch, editorial department: Takashi Kobayashi