The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has achieved a new sales milestone in the country. The Indo-Japanese carmaker has sold over 8 lakh units of the premium hatchback since its launch in 2015. The Maruti Baleno has been the best-selling premium hatchback since 2016. It has been favoured for its sporty design, premium interior and efficient powertrain.
The Maruti Baleno is India’s 1st hatchback equipped with Smart Hybrid technology and a BS6 compliant 1.2L Dual Jet Dual VVT engine. Some of its key features include a new 17.78 cm Smartplay infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, multicolor information display and CVT transmission.
Speaking on the success of Baleno Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “India’s most loved premium hatchback, Maruti Suzuki Baleno has a very special place in our portfolio. With its bold and premium design, cutting edge technology and feature rich offering, Baleno has helped us cement our position in the premium hatchback segment. Baleno is also instrumental in giving recognition to our NEXA channel.”
He added, “Baleno helped us bring new customers to the Maruti Suzuki family. The bold persona, next generation smart hybrid technology, distinctive liquid-flow design, cutting edge technology features and superior performance makes it a winner. The timely innovations in Baleno are aligned to the changing aspirations of evolved India. This significant milestone of 8 Lakh delighted customers within a short span of 5 years is a testament of our customer-centric philosophy at the core of Baleno’s conceptualization.”
Exclusively manufactured in India, Baleno is exported to many overseas markets such as Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Middle-East and South-East Asia. Baleno has won prestigious laurels both from critics and customers.
