Maruti Suzuki launches Baleno RS at Rs 8.69 lakh

 The Baleno RS is powered by a 1.0 litre Boosterjet Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine. Volkswagen Polo GT TSI and Fiat Abarth Punto as rivals to the new Maruti model The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki has launched the souped-up version of its premium car Baleno christened Baleno RS at Rs 8.69 lakh (introductory price, ex-showroom, Delhi). The Baleno RS is powered by a 1.0 litre Boosterjet Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine, which according to the company delivers 20 percent more power and 30 percent more torque than a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine seen on the regular Baleno. The Baleno RS enters a very niche segment of the car industry having very few direct competitors. The segment, which has Volkswagen Polo GT TSI and Fiat Abarth Punto as rivals to the new Maruti model, is concentrated on delivering a richer driving experience than the regular model. Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), Kenichi Ayukawa said, “With the 1.0 litre Boosterjet Maruti Suzuki marks its entry in the high performance segment. Baleno RS is for the performance enthusiasts who seek more power, throttle response and excitement in their day-to- day driving.” While the regular Baleno, which has become a runaway hit for Maruti Suzuki selling more than 150,000 units in nearly 17 months, has a peak power of 84ps the Baleno RS delivers peak power of 101ps.

 This is though less powerful than the Polo GT TSI and Abarth Punto. “'Performance enthusiasts' is a niche segment of customers, who are seeking more power, throttle and excitement in their compact cars. Baleno RS, combining a powerful engine with a sporty design language and advanced safety, is designed to fully meet their aspirations”, added Ayukawa said at the launch. Baleno RS, is launched in a single variant (Alpha) and complies with safety norms including pedestrian safety, side and frontal offset impact, which are yet to be brought into effect. Baleno RS also has ISOFIX child-seat restrain anchorages in addition to dual airbags, seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters. Disc brakes in all wheels, coupled with ABS and EBD, driver seat belt reminder buzzer with lamp and rear parking sensors with camera are among the other safety features in the Baleno RS. The car will be sold through all of the 200 Nexa outlets of MSIL spread across 121 cities. The Baleno have average sales of nearly 10,000 units a month and is slightly behind the segment leader Hyundai Elite i20. The Baleno has a waiting period of more than eight weeks presently. 

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