Maruti Suzuki gets spirited with new Baleno RS at Rs 8.69 lakh

Leading car maker Maruti Suzuki India Limited marked its entry into a high-performance segment with the Baleno Road Sport  (RS) which comes with a new 1.0 litre Boosterjet Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine - which delivers 20% more power and 30% more torque than a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. It is an all-aluminium, three-cylinder engine. The car is priced at Rs 8.69 lakh ex showroom Delhi.

K Ayukawa MD & CEO and R S Kalsi, ED M&S, Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Baleno RS.

Baleno RS offers a smooth and peppy ride across all driving conditions, thanks to peak torque available for a wide range of RPM (150 Nm @1700-4500 RPM). This means, the driver can drive effortlessly without frequent change of gears.

Boosterjet is a powerful combination of two technologies: Direct Injection System and a Turbo charger.

Baleno RS sports a distinct exterior styling and sporty body kit. The design perfectly complements its reputation as a performance car. The signature “Fire Red” colour of Baleno RS portrays its performance character.

All new sporty front grille, bold front bumper, underbody spoilers married with black sports alloys and the signature RS emblem on the rear accentuate the sporty looks of the car. Not just the exteriors, but also the stunning black interiors amplify the thrill you experience from Baleno RS.

Baleno RS, is launched in a single variant (Alpha) and complies with advanced safety norms including pedestrian safety, side and frontal offset impact, ahead of regulation timelines. Baleno RS also has ISOFIX child-seat restrain anchorages in addition to dual airbags, seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters. Disc brakes in all wheels, coupled with ABS and EBD enhance safety. Driver seat belt reminder buzzer with lamp & rear parking sensors with camera are among the other safety features in Baleno RS.

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