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The performance-oriented Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS is reported to go on sale in the country from March 3; 2017. The new Baleno RS will only be available with the Alpha trim of the standard Baleno.
The small hot-hatch car earlier rumoured to be launched in the month of February but now according to a report on ET Auto, the smokin-hot hatch car is scheduled for the next month to hit the showroom floors at Nexa Dealership.
First Showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo in February last year, the sporty Baleno RS has already achieved the highest sales milestone, indeed still has a waiting period over a month or two. Well, just before the official launch, let's get you through the complete tour of 2017 Maruti Baleno RS.
What’s New -
She looks sharper and aggressive than before. However we didn’t get any chance to see the production version, indeed no one, it is all from the close-to-production concept that was displayed last year.
What makes it different in appearance from the regular one are a host of details like a mesh-grille pattern, sportier front complimented by a wider air intake with silver accent, side skirts, blacked-out alloy wheels, roof spoiler and a new rear bumper.
List of Major Equipment -
Being offered with the only range-topping Alpha variant, it will be mirror to the standard Baleno Alpha in terms of features and equipment. Below here are some of the highlights on the upcoming performance model:
Bi-xenon automatic headlamps with LED DRLs
Dual airbags and ABS
Four wheel disc brakes
SmartPlay infotainment system with navigation
Reverse camera and parking sensors
Electric adjust and folding wing mirrors with indicators
Engine Details -
The major update lies beneath the hood of the car. With the launch of Baleno RS, the carmaker will introduce an all new 1.0-litre 3-cylinder BoosterJet turbo-petrol engine. Fitted under the bonnet of the Baleno RS, it is a detuned version of the one which is currently being offered with the Baleno in some international markets.
Although it makes 111 hp on the global variants, for the Indian market will be good for the 102 hp of the maximum power along with the peak torque of 150 Nm.
Transmission duties will be handled by a 5-speed manual gearbox as a standard, while no option for the automatic as of now. The track-oriented Baleno RS will also be fitted with disc brake at all four wheels.
Price and Competition -
Being a more powerful version of the standard version, the Baleno RS will carry a slightly premium price tag over the outgoing Alpha trim. Though, it’s not certain yet how premium will it be.
On the rivals, the Baleno RS will register the carmaker’s entry into the performance-based hatchback segment which already has the Volkswagen Polo GT and the Fiat Punto Evo Abarth - the most powerful car in the segment.
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