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The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday launched the all new version of its premium hatchback Baleno priced between Rs 6.35-9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The manual trims of the model are priced between Rs 6.35 lakh and Rs 8.99 lakh while the automatic variants (with auto gear shift technology) are tagged between Rs 7.69 lakh and Rs 9.49 lakh. Speaking at the launch, MSI Managing Director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa said the auto major along with its vendor partners has invested around Rs 1,150 crore on the development of the all new Baleno. "With focus on technology and innovation, the new-age Baleno is set to re-energise the premium hatchback segment with several first-in segment features. The new-age technology and features along with fresh look, premium interiors and special focus on safety will take the customer experience to a new high," he noted. He further said: "Based on Baleno's popularity and customer feedback, we are now aiming to take it to the ne
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said its premium hatchback Baleno has crossed the cumulative sales milestone of 10 lakh units. Launched in October 2015 and sold through the company's premium retail chain NEXA, the model had crossed the 5 lakh units cumulative sales in November 2018 and touched the 10 lakh units milestone in November this year, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) said in a statement. MSIL Senior Executive Director (Marketing and Sales) Shashank Srivastava said since its launch, Baleno has enjoyed leadership in the premium hatchback segment and commands a market share of over 25 per cent. "Today's evolved urban Indian customer is self-motivated, tech-savvy, and bold in their life, and the Baleno is just the right companion for these discerning minds," he said, adding the model will go on to reach even greater heights in the future as well. The Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine and it offers customers Suzuki's Smart Hybrid ...