India-made Maruti Baleno exported to Japan

    The Baleno comes with a 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine and 1.2-litre Dualjet engine with SHVS technology.

    Published On Feb 08, 2016 08:00:00 AM

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    India-made Maruti Baleno exported to Japan

    Maruti has exported the first batch of new Baleno hatchbacks to Japan from Mundra Port in Gujarat, according to reports by Rushlane. The cars are currently on their way to Japan, which also happens to be the home country of Maruti’s parent company – Suzuki Motor Corp.

    The Baleno exported to Japan is offered with a choice of a 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine, which produces 110bhp and 17.33kgm of torque, and a 1.2-litre Dualjet engine with SHVS technology. Both engines come mated to a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

    This marks the first time that a domestic carmaker has exported an India-made car to the Japanese market. Maruti also plans on exporting the Baleno to over 100 markets worldwide.

    Exclusively made in India, the Baleno was launched in India in October last year and its Japanese specification was also showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show the same month. With over 10,000 units sold in December 2015, the Maruti Baleno has edged ahead of its key rival, the Hyundai i20, to become the best-selling premium hatchback in India.

    Maruti also showcased the Baleno powered by the 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine as a concept in India at the Auto Expo 2016. The model, badged as the Baleno RS concept is likely to go on sale around Diwali this year.

     

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