India-made Suzuki Baleno with bodykit and new grille debuts at GIIAS

The Baleno showcased features a bodykit similar that of the Maruti Baleno RS unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016. It features a mesh grille, sportier front bumper with a wider radiator intake and silver underlining, side skirts, gun-metal 16 inch alloy wheels, roof spoiler and a lower rear bumper. It is finished in an exclusive black exterior color not offered in the Indian market.

Another exclusive is the engine under the hood. The Indonesia-spec Suzuki Baleno is powered by the Maruti Ertiga's 1.4L K14B four cylinder N/A petrol engine. Suzuki is yet to release performance figures, but it could be similar to the Ertiga's figures – 91.1 PS and 138 Nm of peak torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is likely to be standard, while an automatic variant is also in the offing.

Top-end variants of the Baleno will feature a 7 inch Smartplay infotainment touchscreen system with Apple Carplay support, reverse camera with parking sensors, dual airbags and ABS, HID headlamps with LED DRLs, multi-info color display and keyless entry with start/stop button.