Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Neighbour’s Envy, Owner’s Pride

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno, has arrived and there are few who will dispute the fact that its good looks have gotten even better. You may remember that the Baleno, ever since it was introduced back in 2015, in the premium hatchback segment, has been a gamechanger of sorts for the automaker. Not only did the Baleno, help introduce the Nexa brand, but it also helped establish it in India. Today, the Baleno, which sells in 102 countries worldwide, has sold over a million units (In just six years) and figures amongst India’s top five selling cars. In fact, a Baleno, sells every three minutes! How cool is that???!!!  The new Baleno, built on Suzuki’s signature HEARTECT platform, is a full model change with the automaker spending INR 1,150 Crores towards the development of this new model. Based on their new signature design philosophy it has been developed on three pillars of Nexpression, Nextech, and Nexperience and it aims to attract the young, discerning and modern urban Indian. What do we think of it? Well, for starters, let’s just say that we’re smitten by the NEXA Blue colour which looks magnificent on the new Baleno’s design. Needless to say, the