Suzuki Baleno launched in Australia

After making a big splash in the Indian market, the Suzuki Baleno has made its way into Australia. To be sold in two trim levels, GL and GLX Turbo, the India-made model has been priced at AU$15,990 (Around Rs 8 lakh) for the entry-level manual trim. 

Looking nearly identical to the local model, the Aussie-spec car is powered by a 1.4-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine. Producing 92bhp of power and 130Nm of torque, this is the same petrol unit that powers the Ciaz sedan. Suzuki is offering 5-speed manual and 4-speed auto with this trim. 

The Baleno GLX Turbo, on the other hand, is powered by  a relatively new 1-litre BoosterJet turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine with 110bhp and 160Nm of torque. Here you only get a 6-speed automatic option. 

The Baleno range in Australia is priced between AU$15,990 (Rs 8 lakh) and AU$22,900 (Rs 11.5 lakh). As for the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki is planning the Baleno RS with the same BoosterJet engine, which will be introduced sometime during the festive season.