Launched in September 2015, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been receiving excellent response from car buyers in India. It is currently the top-selling premium hatchback in the country, beating Elite i20 with little margin. The car is available with 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel engines, paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox (CVT with petrol only). In order to further strengthen its position in the premium hatch segment, Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch the performance oriented Baleno RS in the country. The hatchback will rival the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI and the Ford Figo 1.5.
Here are five things you should know about Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS –
Maruti Suzuki’s First Performance-Oriented Hatchback
The Baleno RS will be Maruti Suzuki’s first performance hatchback in the country. The Indo-Japanese automaker is known for offering affordable and fuel efficient cars. However, the success of regular Baleno premium hatchback has encouraged MSI enter this niche segment. Moreover, there is a sudden increase in the sales of performance oriented cars in India. The Baleno RS will be positioned against the likes of the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI and the Ford Figo 1.5L Petrol.
