Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross Spied Testing Again - Launch In Mid-2023

We expect the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover to be positioned between the recently updated Maruti Suzuki Brezza sub-4m SUV, and the newly launched Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV.

Now, a heavily camouflaged version of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover has been spotted testing and these spy pictures of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover reveal that the model could be a few months away from attaining its final production form.

Moreover, the spied vehicle is internally codenamed YTB.

Though the spied model wears heavy camouflage stickers, there are a few cues which can lead to some expectations from the upcoming Maruti Suzuki model. Most noticeable of those are the raked rear windshield and high ground clearance.

However, thanks to the heavy disguise, it is difficult to understand the styling elements or distinct design features of the upcoming crossover from Maruti Suzuki. However, we can still identify a few design traits such as the stylish two-piece tail lamps, slightly squared wheel arches, large rear spoiler with high-mount stop light, and a pair of large yet stylish door-mounted ORVMs.

In addition to that, the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover test mule also seems to sport large 16-inch alloy wheels. Moreover, this model may even sport rugged-looking all-around black cladding as well.

Though the interior of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover could not be seen, we expect the model to sport a similar-looking dashboard as the newly updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno premium hatchback.

In addition to that, the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover is likely to come equipped with all the features that are being offered on the newly updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno hatchback and a few premium features from the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara as well.

The feature list is likely to include features such as connected car tech, a 360-degree surround-view camera, a heads-up display, a large 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, climate control, powered ORVMs with turn indicators, electric boot release and much more.

On the other hand, we expect safety features such as 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control (TC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a few more.

Also, the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover is most likely to be sold through Nexa dealerships in India.

In terms of powertrain, the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover is likely to sport either the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with an Integrated starter generator or the more powerful 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

The 12.-litre engine is likely to put out 88bhp of peak power and 113Nm of torque, the 1.0-litre engine is likely to produce 12bhp and 37Nm more power and torque, respectively.

Thoughts About Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover

The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno Crossover is likely to stand as a spiritual successor to the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and slot between the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Also, the launch of this model will give more options to aspiring SUV buyers in the country and further improve the overall sales figures for the automaker.