Suzuki Baleno (Indonesia)
PT Suzuki Indomobil has unveiled the
India-made Suzuki Baleno at the 2016 GIIAS for the Indonesian market. The
Baleno is expected to go on sale later this year or early next year in
Indonesia.
The Baleno showcased features a bodykit
similar that of the Maruti Baleno RS unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016. It
features a mesh grille, sportier front bumper with a wider radiator intake and
silver underlining, side skirts, gun-metal 16 inch alloy wheels, roof spoiler
and a lower rear bumper. It is finished in an exclusive black exterior color
not offered in the Indian market.
Another exclusive is the engine under
the hood. The Indonesia-spec Suzuki Baleno is powered by the Maruti Ertiga’s
1.4L K14B four cylinder N/A petrol engine. Suzuki is yet to release performance
figures, but it could be similar to the Ertiga’s figures – 91.1 PS and 138 Nm
of peak torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is likely to be standard, while an
automatic variant is also in the offing.
Top-end variants of the Baleno will
feature a 7 inch Smartplay infotainment touchscreen system with Apple Carplay
support, reverse camera with parking sensors, dual airbags and ABS, HID
headlamps with LED DRLs, multi-info color display and keyless entry with
start/stop button.
