Among the mostย discussed of the newย Maruti Cars in Indiaย has been the hatchbackย thatย has brought the ‘Baleno’ moniker back to life. The newย model Baleno launched in India last year and has been commanding a huge waiting period ever since. Since its launch, Maruti Suzuki has sold around 50,000 units of the new 2015 Baleno in the domestic market. Waiting period for the new 2015 Baleno is as much as 8ย months at some places. Now, however, there’s a good news!. MSILย plans to increase the production of the Balenoย to bring down the waiting period. Also, theย company will start producing theย Baleno at its facility inย Gujarat. This will further reduce the waiting period.ย You can read in detail about the new 2015 Baleno in our post below –
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New 2015 Baleno Price
The new Baleno has beenย priced at a considerable premium over the Maruti Swift. Prices of the new Baleno in India start at INR 4.99 lakhs (for base petrol model). Here’s theย price list of the new Baleno –
| PETROL | DIESEL | |
|---|---|---|
| SIGMA | 5.11 lakhs | 6.21 lakhs |
| DELTA | 5.76 lakhs | 6.86 lakhs |
| ZETA | 6.36 lakhs | 7.46 lakhs |
| ALPHA | 7.06 lakhs | 8.16 lakhs |
| DELTA CVT | 6.81 lakhs | NA |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See- Maruti S-Cross[/box]
New Maruti Suzuki Baleno Images
New 2015 Baleno Specification
| Length x Width x Height | 3995x1745x1470 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 890 kg/960 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot Space | 355 litres |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.2 L Petrol/1.3 L diesel |
| Power | 83 bhp/74 bhp |
| Torque | 114 Nm/190 Nm |
| Top Speed | -NA- |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | -NA- |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed MT or CVT (Petrol Only) |
| Mileage | 21.4 kpl/27.39 kpl |
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Yes (All Four) |
| Central Locking | Yes |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes |
| Audio System | Yes (Touchscreen for Alpha trim only) |
| Airbags | Yes (2) |
| ABS | Yes |
The Maruti YRA hatchback (2015 new Baleno) weighs less than theย Maruti Swift. The platform of the YRA might have followed the same technology as Maruti Ciaz, which is constructed with high tensile strength steel, which translates to decent weight savings. Being placed in the premium hatchback category, the Maruti YRA hatchback is also more spacious than the Swift.
Suzuki hasย announced that the Baleno premium hatchback will get the company’s all-newย 1.0-litre, turbocharged Boosterjet petrol motor in most markets. This new-age engine will also power the next generation Swift hatchback. The new 1.0-litre tubro-petrol motor for the YRA features direct injection and is related to the larger 1.4-litre unit that is likely to available in the Chinese market. Sadly though, this new-age motor won’t make it to India anytime soon. Instead, the YRA hatchback will be sold in India with an 83 bhp 1.2-litre petrol and a 74 bhp 1.3-litre diesel engines, the same ones powering the Swift and the Dzire.
New 2015 Baleno Fuel Mileage
The company has managed to extract more from the engines in terms of mileage. The diesel, according to ARAI rated figures, delivers 27.39 kpl, while the petrol is good for 21.7 kpl.
Walkaround Video
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Launch Pics
As can be seen in the pics here, Suzukiย has adopted a rather unconventional styling for the upcoming hatchback. Highlights of the front-end include a set of Swift-like headlamps, and a wide grille that stretches between each of the headlight units. The headlamps get LED daytime running lights and projector units. The tail lamps are also expected to feature LED stop lamps and the detailing is reminiscent of the now defunct Maruti Kizashi sedan. The side is characterized by a neatย shoulder lineย and a large DLO. The rear has a slight ‘European’ touch to it and gets a beefy bumper and chunky looking headlamps. The interior looks pretty futuristic and seems to feature high-quality plastics.
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Teaser Video
https://youtu.be/gMmAyA_NqRg
New 2015 Baleno Features
Here is the variant-wise feature list of the new 2015 Baleno hatchback. The Baleno is available in 4 variants and the features and equipment list is as follows:
Sigma
- Airbags (2)
- ABS with EBD
- Power Windows (Front)
- Central locking
- Tilt steering
- AC with heater
- Power Steering
- Blackened A abd B Pillars
- LED tail lamps
- Gear shift indicator
Delta (In addition to the Sigma Variant)
- Rear wash wipe
- Automatic climate control
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs
- Turn indicators mounted on ORVMs
- Rear parking sensors
- Steering mounted audio controls
- Bluetooth support
- 60:40 Split seat
- Wheel Covers
- Keyless entry
- Power windows (4)
- CVT (optional)
Zeta (In addition to the Delta Variant)
- Telescopic steering
- Leather wrapped gearknob and steering
- LED DRLs
- Auto IRVM
- Auto headlamps with follow me home function
- Alloys
- Height adjustable driver’s seat
- Keyless entry and go
- Front fog lamps
Alpha (In addition to the Zeta Variant)
- Projector headlamps
- Reverse parking camera
- Vanity lamp (Co-driver)
- Touch Screen audio with navigation
Stay tuned to Car Blog India for more on the Maruti YRA hatchback/2015 new Baleno.
