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Baleno facelift to get company’s biggest-ever touchscreen infotainment system

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Maruti Suzuki India Limited has released yet another teaser revealing the interiors of the new facelift Baleno. After revealing HUD, the company has now mentioned that it will get 9-inch touchscreen infotainment with surround sense named SmartPlay Pro+.

The new infotainment system is larger than the ongoing systems and is comparatively more functional. It gets ARKAMYS for better acoustics as well. The infotainments systems in the company’s ongoing models are of 7-inch.

Prospective buyers can book the Baleno by paying Rs 11,000 at the Nexa dealerships or through an online sales channel. The new Baleno will boast of a refreshed design, added features including a segment-first feature among other changes.

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s first teaser reveals the first-in-segment Head-Up Display which will provide an immersive driving experience. The HUD feature allows customers to drive without having to take their eyes off the road by conveniently displaying important information from the speedometer, climate control etc.

The new Baleno will feature the Next-Gen K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine with Idle Start-Stop. It will continue to get a 5-speed manual and a CVT gearbox. Other mechanicals are expected to remain the same.

Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Baleno brand has redefined the premium hatchbacks in India. With over 1 million delighted Baleno customers, it reigns the premium hatchback segment and has been consistently featuring among the top 5 best-selling cars in the country.”

CV Raman, Chief Technical Officer (Engineering), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The New Age Baleno, equipped with modern technology, advanced features and the NEXA signature “Crafted Futurism” design language ushers in a new dawn of connectivity in the premium hatchback segment. While working on the New Age Baleno, we have laid a special focus on the use of modern technologies that will excite the customer while also ensuring a safer and more convenient drive.”

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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.

The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –

– Smart panoramic sunroof

– 16-inch black alloy wheels

– Smartphone wireless charger

– Rear Disc Brakes

– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

– Hill start assist control (HAC)

– Paddle shifters

– Metal pedals

– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs

– Power window auto up/down

Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.

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