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Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS India launch likely in February 2017

Maruti Suzuki has plans to begin the year 2017 with a number of launches. We recently told you about the company’s plan to launch the Ignis sub-compact crossover on January 13. Now, yet another model is on its way to join the automaker’s stable, the Baleno RS.

Spied testing on various occasions across the country, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS, the performance variant of the Baleno is expected to be launched in February 2017. A few highlights of the model, as seen in previous spy images include a black paintjob and disc brakes on all four wheels.

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At the heart of the Baleno RS will be Suzuki’s new 1.0-litre three cylinder Boosterjet petrol engine. This engine will be capable of producing 110 hp and 170 Nm of torque. Transmission duties will be taken care of by a five speed manual transmission. This powertrain is said to return a better fuel efficiency than the 1.2-litre petrol motor that currently powers the Baleno in India.

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS is likely to arrive with a price tag of approximately INR 10 lakh. Once launched, the Baleno RS will rival the likes of the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI and the Fiat Punto Abarth. The performance oriented Baleno will be sold exclusively through the company’s premium dealership network ‘Nexa’.

Spy image courtesy: Gaadiwaadi

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