Maruti Suzuki Baleno: 1 lakh domestic sales up!

Maruti Suzuki has announced that the Baleno hatchback has crossed the milestone of 1 lakh domestic sales in India. Launched in October 2015, the Baleno has achieved this mark within one year of its launch. It is sold through Maruti's premium dealership chain - NEXA.

The Baleno is offered with a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.3-litre diesel engine. Both these engines get a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard, while a CVT unit is offered on the petrol variant. The automaker is also planning to launch a performance-oriented Baleno RS variant in the near future, which will be powered by a 1.0-litre BoosterJet turbocharged petrol engine.

In addition to the aforementioned domestic sales, the Baleno is also exported to markets like Japan and Europe. The automaker has cumulatively shipped 33,800 units of the car to the export markets. It is also the first India-manufactured car from Maruti that is being exported to Japan.