2015 Frankfurt Motor Show: Suzuki Reveals its all-new Baleno

MANILA: Suzuki released its all-new Baleno at the Frankfurt motor show. The new hatchback will go on sale in the UK by early 2016. Suzuki is trying hard to grasp the market share by boosting the sales of Baleno that gives a tough completion to the supermini and small MPV segment vehicles. The new Baleno stands ahead of the Suzuki Swift. It is longer and wider comparatively and comes with a lower roofline. Boot space of 355 litres has been provided in the rear.

The new car is a successor to the swift and features MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam set-up at the rear. These setups are made in order to enhance the handling of the car. Under the hood lies Suzuki’s 1.2-litre Dualjet motor churning out 89 bhp and 89 lb-ft. Company has introduced new 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged unit with a dubbed Boosterjet. It produces 110 bhp of maximum power output and a peak torque of 125 lb-ft between 2000 and 3500 rpm.

Suzuki claims that the new Baleno line-up gets a mild hybrid edition called SHVS which helps the car to move away from a standstill. It also gives a smoother restart in start-stop situations. The gear box holds a five-speed manual transmission system. The Boosterjet is made available with the six-speed automatic. The interiors are neat and well maintained with an attractive dashboard. New Baleno offers an optional 7-inch LCD display and the infotainment system offers easy iPhone connectivity.

The exact prices are yet to be confirmed but it is expected to be around £12,000. The sales of the Baleno is expected to start in spring 2016.