Maruti Suzuki unveils new Baleno
Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Baleno in India, featuring updated design elements and the introduction of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The vehicle is positioned as a premium hatchback targeting urban consumers with improved fuel efficiency and connectivity.
Why it matters
The inclusion of Level 2 ADAS in a mass-market hatchback signals a shift in safety technology standards for the Indian automotive industry.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) on Saturday unveiled the New Baleno, targeting young and ambitious urban customers with a refreshed design, enhanced technology and improved fuel efficiency. The new premium hatchback is priced at ₹6,09,900 ex-showroom in Bengaluru.
The New Baleno makes its debut with segment-first Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), offering eight advanced safety and driver-assistance functions. The vehicle is also powered by the new Advanced Z12E powertrain, available with a five-speed manual transmission and Auto Gear Shift (AGS) automatic transmission.
Speaking at the launch, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said the Baleno has been a key pillar of NEXA and the premium hatchback segment for nearly a decade.
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