So, this is not the first time that we have spotted a more muscular version of the Baleno in a coupe form being tested on Indian roads. However, it is the first time that we have spotted what the interior of this Maruti Suzuki Baleno coupe will look like.
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What’s under the hood?
- Under its more muscular hood, the soon-to-launch Maruti Suzuki Baleno coupe the new Kiger and Magnite rival will continue with the iconic 1.5L- NA petrol engine.
- This engine comes paired with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- Moreover, it is also speculated to host a 1.4L booster jet petrol engine last seen on the Baleno RS back in 2015.
What’s new on the feature end?
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- Now talking about the most important part, the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno coupe will be rigged with features taken from the current gen 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno.
- The feature list on the new Baleno cross includes the latest Suzuki SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system, multifunctional leather-wrapped steering wheel, heads-up display, similar alloy wheels as to the Baleno, a 360-degree camera, superior ground clearance, leatherette seats, built-in air purifier among others.
- It is also speculated that the new Baleno coupe could also get sunroof.
What about its launch and rivals?
- It is expected that Maruti will reveal the Baleno coupe along with 2 new models suspected to be the Jimny and an all-new Creta rival.
- Talking about rivals, it will lock horns with the Renault Kiger and the Nissan Magnite which are part of the crossover segment.
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