Maruti exports Baleno to US, Australia and New Zealand

Maruti Suzuki had revealed its plans to export the Baleno hatchback to over 100 countries. Recently, the Baleno had recently been exported to the Japan and European markets. Fresh reports have emerged that the India-made Baleno is now being exported to the US, New Zealand and Australian markets.

Back in 2012, Suzuki had announced its withdrawal from the American market and with the Baleno entering the market, it can possibly help the brand regain its lost share. The US-bound model will be a left-hand drive model, while the Australian and the New Zealand markets will get the right-hand drive version. The international spec Baleno will be powered by a 1,373cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine. The hatchback will be offered in manual as well as in a CVT option.

The international bound Baleno will comply with international safety norms. The India-spec Baleno comes with a 1.2-litre engine which puts out 83bhp of power. The diesel variant gets a 1.3-litre engine which puts out 75bhp of power. The hatchback in India comes mated to a five-speed manual, while CVT is optional only in the petrol variant.

Source: Z