I have been through maruti web site... no details there.. i also want to know which month it is going to be launched..
2006-11-16 20:31:07 · 5 answers · asked by A.D. 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Maruti
The old maruti Baleno is getting phased out. There is news that a the new model of baleno will be launched at start of 2007.
Pls tell me if anyody has seen the new Baleno (it was showcased in Paris auto show as 'SX4'). No detail is available will maruti dealers or its website...
2006-11-19 01:29:24 · update #1
Yeah you are right. THE current baleno production will stop in December. A new car based on the newly launched SX4 will be lauched as Baleno. i.e. a booted version of Suzuki SX4.
Now here comes the biggest problems. Maruti was about to launch a new Zen in October and it still hasnt arrived so i dont know when a new Baleno will be launched. But i have heard that it will be launched before Apr-2007.
I.e. i have heard that after the launch of the Zen and Swift diesel a new Baleno would arrive. I dont know about the engine and other detalis. But it is said that the new Baleno would be benchmark for space. It is based on SX4 platform and the SX4 has safety rating of 4 stars in NCAP.
So it will be significantly safer than the current Baleno
My advice: Wait for 5-6 months. If the new baleno comes then its great for you. The new Baleno is really a great car. And other thing, mostly no maruti dealer will tell you detais and give the information as they would be in a hurry to clear the stock of the current car.
Now you can go to windingroad.com and there click on the Spyshots section and keep on browising the pages, there you will see something 'SX4 sedan spied' that is the new Baleno. for more deatails buy the October issue of the AUTOCARINDIA magazine and go to page 60. The September issue of the above mentioned magazine also has pictures.
Hope this information helps
regards
2006-11-19 20:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont hold your breath waiting for it to come. It should be available mid 2007, but like any other Suzuki (the swift being an exception), it will be another ultra-dull me-too car which delivers perfect-by-the-book performance. Their cars have no spirit. Expect it to look like the Ford Fiesta or Chevy Aveo. Suzuki can never be really original (Even the Swift is a strange hotch-potch of Mini, Beetle and Renault vehicles).
Look at other options unless you really do not trust Hyundai/ Ford/ GM, and there are pretty good reasons to do so.
2006-11-17 01:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by WizardofID 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comfort is more than expected, smoothness and handling is excellent, Even if you drive it for speed, you still get the best mileage in its class. Overall when they see a black Baleno coming behind from the rear view mirror, they feel somthing is coming, "Let's slowdown and see what it is !".
And also I live in Singapore and There are SX4 s over here....
I have seen them in the showroom.. Looks good actually..There is also in the Singapore Motorshow!
Much better than the old one!
About the old baleno:
Dimensions
Length 4225 mm
Width 1690 mm
Height 1390 mm
Wheel Base 2480 mm
Tread
Front 1440 mm
Rear 1435 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Min. Turning Radius 4.9 mm
Weight
Kerb Weight 985 Kgs.
Gross Vehicle Weight 1510 Kgs.
Engine Performance
Engine All Aluminium, 16 Valves SOHC
Cylinders In-Line 4
No. of Valves 16
Swept Volume 1590 cc
Bore x Stroke 75.0 x 90.0 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0 + 0.2:1
Max. Power Output PS 91 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max. Torque 130.5 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Fuel Distribution Multi point Fuel Injection
Max Speed 175 Kmph
Transmission
Type 5 Forward, all synchromesh, 1 Reverse
Chassis
Steering Rack and Pinion with hydraulic Power Assistance
Brakes
Type Vacuum assisted hydraulic
Front Ventilated Disc
Rear Drum, Leading/Trailing
Suspension
Front McPherson Strut and coil spring with L shaped lower arm and anti roll bar
Rear McPherson Strut and coil spring with parallel link arrangement
Tyres 165/80R13 (Lxi)
185/65R14 tubeless (Vxi)
Capacity
Seating
Front 2
Rear 3
Fuel Tank Volume 51 Litres
Equipment List
Comfort
Lxi
Vxi
Tilt Adjust power steering
Leather steering cover
Central door locking
Electric Windows
Electric adjustable outside rear view mirrors
Heater
Automatic climate control
Foot rest
Instrument Panel
Tachometer
Tripmeter
Light-off-reminder
"Key not removed" warning buzzer
Cigarette lighter
Cup holder
AC Illumination System
Ash tray Illumination
Electrically operated AC louvre switches
Exteriors
Rear spoiler with LED stop lamp
Stylish alloy wheels
Power Antenna
Green tinted glass
Semi Concealed windshield wiper
(2 speed + 2 controlled intermittent)
Chrome Plated window lining
Side protective moulding
Front and rear mud flaps
Body colored bumpers
Interiors
MP3 music system
Silver finish centre garnish
Trunk room light
Vanity mirror (passenger's side only)
Ticket holder (driver's side)
Day/Night inside rear view mirror
Front seat height adjuster (driver's side)
Fabric seat upholstery
Reclining and sliding front seats
Front seat back pockets
Rear seat centre arm rest
Velour floor carpet
Front door pockets (both sides)
Front door armrests
Floor mats
Rear ashtray
Coat hanger
Remote trunk lid opener
Remote fuel lid opener
Safety and Security
Remote keyless entry
Height adjustable front seat belts
Rear seat belts
Rear door child lock
Side impact beams
Lockable glove box
Adjustable front seat restraints
Rear window demister
Collapsible steering column
All this are available in the highest model of the Baleno...
2006-11-19 23:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by Raga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah U can directly approach the showroom and U can Have the Preforma for it.
2006-11-16 20:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ramasubramanian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.................... call maruti shop man ....................
2006-11-17 00:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by spaceman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋