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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross May Debut At The Auto Expo 2023 – Likely To Be Positioned Below Brezza
The upcoming Auto Expo 2023 is indeed one of the biggest automobile events in the country and Maruti Suzuki is said to display more than 15 cars.
That being said, we expect to see the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno-based crossover SUV, the Baleno 'Cross' at the upcoming Auto Expo 2023 along with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door SUV.
Speaking about the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross, the vehicle is codenamed YTB and the model has been spotted numerous times testing with a heavy camouflage suit. Moreover, we expect the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross to be priced slightly below the recently updated Maruti Suzuki Brezza SUV.
Exterior
Analysing the spied images of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross, the crossover SUV seems to have attained the final production form. Moreover, some of the noticeable design features on the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross include a raked rear windshield, a set of new alloy wheels, two-piece tail lamps, LED headlamps, a large rear spoiler with high-mount stop light, and a pair of large door-mounted ORVMs.
On top of that, we expect Maruti Suzuki designers to enhance the rugged characteristics of the crossover. To achieve the desired result, Maruti Suzuki has equipped the Baleno Cross test mule with higher ground clearance, and slightly squared wheel arches. Other than that, we expect the model to sport rugged-looking all-around black cladding as well.
Interior
Coming to the interior, we expect the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross to sport an identical layout with slightly different interior upholstery. In fact, we expect the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross to sport an all-black interior theme for a sportier vibe. Moreover, Maruti Suzuki may equip the upcoming Baleno Cross with an inclinometer and compass to enhance the rugged appeal.
Features
In terms of features, the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross is highly likely to mirror the feature list of the standard Baleno hatchback with features such as a large 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, connected car tech, a 360-degree surround-view camera, a heads-up display, climate control, powered ORVMs with turn indicators, electric boot release and much more.
Engine & Gearbox
Though the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross is rumoured to sport the 1.0-litre, turbocharged petrol engine from the Baleno RS, we highly doubt it as this engine was taken out of production due to the introduction of BS6 norms and the feasibility issues over making the engine compatible for the new emission norms.
As such, expect the upcoming Baleno Cross to be powered by the same 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally-aspirated, petrol engine as the standard Maruti Suzuki Baleno hatchback. This engine puts out 88bhp of peak power and 113Nm of torque. On top of that, we expect the upcoming Baleno Cross to feature both manual and automatic gearbox options as the standard Baleno hatchback.
Thoughts About Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross
The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross is likely to slot between the Maruti Suzuki Baleno premium hatchback and Maruti Suzuki Brezza sub-4m SUV at around Rs 7.5 lakh, ex-showroom. That being said, we expect this new model to attract even more SUV buyers and give more choices to these customers within the Maruti Suzuki family itself.
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