Key Highlights
- The Baleno-based crossover, also known as YTB, will make its premiere at the 2023 Auto Expo.
- A test mule of the Baleno Cross has been seen conducting trials.
- Will possibly employ the same engine and chassis as the current-gen Baleno hatchback.
At the Auto Expo 2023, Maruti Suzuki will display the project YTB’s production model also called the Baleno Cross. The Baleno Cross will be a crossover version of the Baleno hatchback with a significantly altered design and features. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross SUV coupe codenamed YTB, may be the newest hot item at the 2023 Auto Expo.
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross Digital Renders, Specs
A few instances have been caught testing. As soon as the first quarter of 2023, the Baleno Cross might be officially available in the country. The HEARTECT platform, which supports the conventional Baleno, will serve as the basis for the new cross. The SUV-Coupe is rumored to feature a 1.2 liter/1.5 liter Dual Jet engine clubbed with Mild Hybrid technology. Additionally, a 1.0 litre Booster Jet petrol engine variant paired with either a CVT automatic or manual transmission is also likely to see the light of the day.
This digital rendering of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cross has the same split headlamp design up front along with projector headlamps tucked within a somewhat squarish lamp grille. The horizontal daytime running LEDs are positioned at the top. Even the lower bumper design with the silver skid plate, wide grille with chrome surrounds, and grille inserts resemble those of the Grand Vitara. Seems like Maruti has borrowed design elements from its latest range of cars.
The Baleno Cross’ rear three-quarter design also appears to be influenced by the Grand Vitara. Similar to the midsize SUV (Grand Vitara), the boot lid features a sleek LED light strip with the Suzuki logo in the center, as well as slim combo tail lamps. Furthermore, its rear bumper has vertical auxiliary lamps mounted on its corners.
The side profiles of the Baleno Cross are also depicted in these digital renderings, and they differ significantly from the appearance of the crossover’s test mules. The door, window panels, and 16-inch machined alloy wheels on the Baleno Cross will be identical to those on the Baleno hatchback. However, to give the Baleno Cross a more distinctive appeal,r wheel arch moldings or side body cladding will be added. Along with the Baleno Cross, Maruti Suzuki will showcase an all-electric SUV concept and the five-door Jimny at the Auto Expo 2023.
Baleno Cross India Launch And Price
The new Maruti’s SUV could go on sale sometime in the first half of 2023. It’ll naturally cost a bit more than the Baleno considering that it’ll offer better ground clearance and a couple of extra features. We are expecting it to cost between Rs. 7.0 and Rs. 11.0 lakh.
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