Maruti Suzuki’s Dzire sedan gets 5-star Bharat NCAP rating On June 11, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a 5-star rating for the All-New Dzire in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The All-New Dzire becomes India’s first sedan to receive this recognition. The other model tested under Bharat NCAP, the New Age Baleno, scored 4 stars. Both cars are built on Suzuki’s 5th-generation HEARTECT platform. Maruti Suzuki also ann...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

2024 GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). This year's achievement increased by around 12% YoY. Among its 3 largest contributor models was the new XL7 7-seater SUV at 32% or 551 units, including the HEV variant. The new Carry pickup contributed 23% or 390 units, followed by the Suzuki Baleno stylish hatchback that recorded 304 units. (From Suzuki Indonesia press release on July 31, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

apan by the end of 2024. It seems that the automaker intends to complement its product lineup, since it will suspend receiving new orders for its “Escudo” SUV, which is currently on the market, in the spring of 2024. This will be Suzuki’s first import from India for sale in Japan since the “Baleno” compact vehicle. Suzuki has been increasing its production capacity in India to establish a system to manufacture 4 million vehicles a year ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/08

Maruti Suzuki, India achieves 2.5 million cumulative exports On March 29, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that it crossed the milestone of cumulative exports of 2.5 million vehicles with the landmark vehicle being a Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which was shipped from Gujarat’s Mundra Port to Latin America. With support from the parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation, the company has gradually expanded its presence across other countries. At pr...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/29

Maruti Suzuki, India upgrades Baleno, XL6 and Ertiga with connectivity features On February 7, Maruti Suzuki released new connectivity features for the Baleno, XL6, and Ertiga. These features will be available via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update.With the latest update, customers will now get wireless apple car play and android auto connectivity. Baleno customers will get turn-by-turn navigation on the head-up display (HUD). In addition to this, Erti...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/08

PPAP Automotive, India updates about new business wins On February 4, PPAP Automotive Limited announced that during the quarter that ended on December 31, 2022, it has begun supplying plastic extrusion and injection molding parts to Maruti’s ‘New Baleno (CNG)’ and Toyota’s ‘Hycross’. Maruti Suzuki is the largest customer of PPAP and it contributes 34% to the overall revenues. Based on PPAP Automotive stock exchange filing   ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/07

2% share and a 33% share in the local mini pickup light commercial vehicle market and total pick-up retail sales, respectively in 2022. Meanwhile, sales of Suzuki XL7 reached 15,998 units.PT SIS added that its imported CBU models sold 5,785 units in 2022, driven greatly by sales of the S-Presso and Baleno.The carmaker said that the satisfying performance was attributable to the increased needs and activities of the customers, the emergence of new...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/30

aruti Suzuki exported in CY 2022 more than double the volume, it exported in the pre-COVID year (2019).Maruti Suzuki exports 16 models at present to regions like Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, ASEAN regions. In 2022, the highest exported models by Maruti Suzuki were Dzire, Swift, S-Presso, Baleno, and Brezza. Based on Maruti Suzuki India Limited press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/03

ions such as the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), which really support the development of the national auto industry, especially in providing a market education perspective while increasing vehicle sales.At the GIIAS 2022 show in August, Suzuki introduced 2 new models, namely the Baleno and the S-Presso. Data from Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) showed that Suzuki’s retail sales reached 79,372 units ...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/16

Maruti Suzuki, India launches Baleno S-CNG and XL6 S-CNG On October 31, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) launched the Baleno S-CNG and XL6 S-CNG variants at a starting price of INR 828 thousand and INR 1,224 thousand respectively. The Baleno S-CNG offers a max torque of 98.5 Nm at 4,300 Rpm and max power of 57kW at 6,000 Rpm and can deliver a fuel efficiency of 30.61 km/kg in the CNG mode while the XL6 S-CNG offers a max torque of 121.5 Nm at 4...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/31

Suzuki Auto South Africa launches all-new Baleno On June 7, Suzuki Auto South Africa announced that the all-new Suzuki Baleno is now available for sale. Suzuki Auto South Africa will introduce four models of the all-new Baleno, with a high level of safety and luxury in all models and the option of manual or automatic transmission in both specification levels. Suzuki has also replaced the 1.4-liter gasoline engine of the previous-generation Balen...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/08

Maruti Suzuki achieves highest exports in FY 2021-22 On April 1. Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that it exported around 238,376 units in FY 2021-22. The top five export models were Baleno, Dzire, Swift, S-Presso, and Brezza. Top export markets include Latin America, ASEAN, Africa, and the Middle East. Based on the Maruti Suzuki India Limited press release...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/04

Toyota to launch Glanza hatchback facelift in India On March 3, Toyota India teased the launch of the upcoming Glanza ahead of its launch. The teaser provides a clear look at the front of the hatchback and also reveals some changes as compared to the new Maruti Baleno. Based on Toyota India website/ Social media update...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/07

Apollo, India provides OE fitment tires for Maruti Suzuki Baleno On February 24, Apollo Tires announced that Apollo Alnac 4G tires were chosen as the OE fitment for the next generation Baleno from Maruti Suzuki. Apollo Tires, the leading tire maker, would be the supplier in the domestic market to Maruti Suzuki for the new Baleno, which would come fitted with Apollo Alnac 4Gs in two sizes, 195/55 R16, and 185/65 R15.  Apollo Alnac 4G tires hav...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/28

Maruti Suzuki, India launched all-new Baleno at starting price of INR 635 thousand On February 23, Maruti Suzuki India announced the launch of its subcompact hatchback - the all-new Baleno. The company along with its suppliers have invested over INR 11.5 billion on this full model change.The Baleno engine is powered by advanced 1.2L K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine with Idle Start-Stop technology and the car is now available in 5 speed Manual...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/23

Maruti Suzuki announces bookings open for the all-new Baleno On February 7, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced the commencement of bookings for its premium hatchback the all-new Baleno.Theall-new Baleno comes with advanced features like a first-in-segment head-up display. It allows customers to drive without having to take their eyes off the road by conveniently displaying important information from the speedometer, climate control, etc. It i...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/07

xports to over 100 countries, globally. To date, the company has exported over 2.2 million units. Maruti Suzuki currently exports around 15 models including the most recent additions Jimny, Suzuki’s celebrated compact off-roader and the all-new Celerio. The top five exports models in 2021 include Baleno, Dzire, Swift, Spresso and Brezza. Maruti Suzuki press release...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/04

in is entering India with tires sizes of 15” to 20” in the passenger vehicle segment. While Vredestein Ultrac Vorti would cater to the luxury sedans like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, JLR and Volvo, Vredestein Ultrac would cater to the premium hatchback and sedans like Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Baleno. The two-wheeler tires, Centauro NS and ST, will cater to super sports range of motorcycles like BMW, Ducati, Aprilia, Triumph, Kawasaki, Suzuk...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/25

get the African compact vehicle market for individuals, which is expected to expand along with economic growth. Toyota sold approximately 210,000 units in Africa in 2019. By generating demand for compact vehicles, the company is aiming to sell 500,000 units in the future. Toyota will first sell the Baleno (a displacement of 1.4 liters) built by Suzuki at the Gujarat Plant in Gujarat, India as the Toyota Starlet at a price of JPY 1.3 million in So...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/02

addresses these changing needs of customers. It will also be embraced by the millennial, who frequently look at upgrading to latest cars with flexible tenure options as low as 12 months Customers can choose to subscribe a new Swift, Dzire, Vitara Brezza and Ertiga from Maruti Suzuki ARENA and a new Baleno, Ciaz and XL6 from NEXA for a period of 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 and 48 months. Once the subscription tenure is over, the customer can also avail...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/28