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Maruti Suzuki to launch these cars in early 2023, unveiling at Auto Expo. Details here
The company is reportedly planning to launch SUVs Baleno Cross and 5-door Jimny, as well as the next generation model of its Swift hatchback.
Maruti Suzuki, which recently debuted its mid-size SUV, Grand Vitara, which it co-developed with Toyota, will, in early 2023, add more cars to its lineup in the country. As per a report in Hindustan Times' sister publication Live Hindustan, the Indian auto giant will launch Baleno Cross and Jimny 5 (both SUVs), as well as the next generation model of its Swift hatchback. The three cars will be unveiled at the Auto Expo in Delhi in January, the report said.
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Baleno compact SUV: Based on Maruti Suzuki's Heartect platform, the Baleno Cross is expected to come with a BS6 booster turbojet engine equipped with mild hybrid technology. It may be offered with the 1.5-litre K15C naturally aspirated petrol motor with both manual and automatic gearbox options.
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Jimny: Likely to have 5 doors, this version of Jimny may have length and ground clearance of 3,850mm and 210mm respectively. It may have the latest smartphone connectivity, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. A 1.5-litre K15C Dualjet petrol engine would generate 103bhp power and 137Nm torque. The model is expected to have a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox.
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Swift: Also based on the Heartect platform, this hatchback is likely to be given a 1.2-litre K12N Dualjet petrol engine. The car may come with both manual and automatic gearboxes, as well as a factory-fitted CNG kit.
