Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Bookings Details Revealed — Is This Your Next Hot Hatch?

As per a NEXA dealership, the Baleno RS can be booked for an amount of Rs 11,000. The Baleno RS is expected to be priced at Rs 9 lakh ex-showroom (Delhi). The hatchback will be available only in the Alpha variant.

The Baleno RS will be the first model from Maruti Suzuki to be powered by the new Booster Jet engine. The new 1.0-litre engine will churn out close to 100bhp of power and 150Nm of torque.

The powertrain will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox only. In respect to design, the Baleno RS will come with a new mesh grille, new front and rear bumper, projector headlamps with LED DRLs. The rear will get the RS badging to stand out from the regular model.

As for the interiors, the Baleno RS will get dual-tone seat upholstery with RS logo, RS branded door sill plates, steel pedals, automatic climate control, rain sensing wipers, reverse parking sensors with camera, electrically adjustable and retractable ORVMs and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The safety features of the Baleno RS include dual airbags at the front, ABS with EBD along with disc brakes on all four wheels. The Baleno RS will compete with the Volkswagen GT TSI and Fiat Punto Abarth hatchbacks.

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