l have been through maruti web site... no details there.. l also wanna know which month it is going to be launched..
The old maruti Baleno is getting phased out. There is news that a the new model of baleno will be launched at start of 2007.
Pls tell me if anyody has seen the new Baleno (it was showcased in Paris auto show as 'SX4'). No detail is available will maruti dealers or its website...

Yeah U can directly approach the showroom and U can Have the Preforma for it.

........ call maruti shop man ........

Dont hold ur breath waiting for it to come. It should be available mid 2007, but like any other Suzuki (the swift being an exception), it will be another ultra-dull me-too car which delivers perfect-by-the-book performance. Their cars have no spirit. Expect it to look like the Ford Fiesta or Chevy Aveo. Suzuki can never be really original (Even the Swift is a strange hotch-potch of Mini, Beetle & Renault vehicles).

Look at other options unless u really do not trust Hyundai/ Ford/ GM, & there r pretty good reasons to do so.

Yeah u r right. THE current baleno production will stop in December. A new car based on the newly launched SX4 will be lauched as Baleno. i.e. a booted version of Suzuki SX4.
Now here comes the biggest problems. Maruti was about to launch a new Zen in October & it still hasnt arrived so l dont know when a new Baleno will be launched. But l have heard that it will be launched before Apr-2007.
I.e. l have heard that after the launch of the Zen & Swift diesel a new Baleno would arrive. l dont know about the engine & other detalis. But it is said that the new Baleno would be benchmark for space. It is based on SX4 platform & the SX4 has safety rating of 4 stars in NCAP.
So it will be significantly safer than the current Baleno
My advice: Wait for 5-6 months. If the new baleno comes then its great for you. The new Baleno is really a great car. And other thing, mostly no maruti dealer will tell u detais & give the information as they would be in a hurry to clear the stock of the current car.
Now u can go to windingroad.com & there click on the Spyshots section & keep on browising the pages, there u will see something 'SX4 sedan spied' that is the new Baleno. for more deatails buy the October issue of the AUTOCARINDIA magazine & go to page 60. The September issue of the above mentioned magazine also has pictures.
Hope this information helps
regards

Comfort is more than expected, smoothness & handling is excellent, Even if u drive it for speed, u still get the best mileage in its class. Overall when they see a black Baleno coming behind from the rear view mirror, they feel somthing is coming, ''Let is slowdown & see what it is !''.

And also l live in Singapore & There r SX4 s over here..
l have seen them in the showroom.. Looks good actually..There is also in the Singapore Motorshow!
Much better than the old one!
About the old baleno:
Dimensions
Length 4225 mm
Width 1690 mm
Height 1390 mm
Wheel Base 2480 mm
Tread
Front 1440 mm
Rear 1435 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Min. Turning Radius 4.9 mm

Weight
Kerb Weight 985 Kgs.
Gross Vehicle Weight 1510 Kgs.

Engine Performance
Engine All Aluminium, 16 Valves SOHC
Cylinders In-Line 4
No. of Valves 16
Swept Volume 1590 cc
Bore x Stroke 75.0 x 90.0 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0 + 0.2:1
Max. Power Output PS 91 bhp 5500 rpm
Max. Torque 130.5 Nm 3000 rpm
Fuel Distribution Multi point Fuel Injection
Max Speed 175 Kmph

Transmission
Type 5 Forward, all synchromesh, 1 Reverse

Chassis
Steering Rack & Pinion with hydraulic Power Assistance
Brakes
Type Vacuum assisted hydraulic
Front Ventilated Disc
Rear Drum, Leading/Trailing
Suspension
Front McPherson Strut & coil spring with L shaped lower arm & anti roll bar
Rear McPherson Strut & coil spring with parallel link arrangement
Tyres 165/80R13 (Lxi)
185/65R14 tubeless (Vxi)

Capacity
Seating
Front 2
Rear 3
Fuel Tank Volume 51 Litres







Equipment List


Comfort
Lxi



Vxi



Tilt Adjust power steering






Leather steering cover



Central door locking






Electric Windows






Electric adjustable outside rear view mirrors






Heater






Automatic climate control



Foot rest







Instrument Panel
Tachometer






Tripmeter






Light-off-reminder






''Key not removed'' warning buzzer






Cigarette lighter






Cup holder






AC Illumination System






Ash tray Illumination






Electrically operated AC louvre switches







Exteriors
Rear spoiler with LED stop lamp



Stylish alloy wheels



Power Antenna



Green tinted glass






Semi Concealed windshield wiper






(2 speed + 2 controlled intermittent)
Chrome Plated window lining






Side protective moulding






Front & rear mud flaps






Body colored bumpers







Interiors
MP3 music system



Silver finish centre garnish



Trunk room light






Vanity mirror (passenger is side only)






Ticket holder (driver is side)






Day/Night inside rear view mirror






Front seat height adjuster (driver is side)



Fabric seat upholstery






Reclining & sliding front seats






Front seat back pockets






Rear seat centre arm rest






Velour floor carpet






Front door pockets (both sides)






Front door armrests






Floor mats






Rear ashtray






Coat hanger






Remote trunk lid opener






Remote fuel lid opener







Safety & Security
Remote keyless entry



Height adjustable front seat belts






Rear seat belts






Rear door child lock






Side impact beams






Lockable glove box






Adjustable front seat restraints






Rear window demister



Collapsible steering column
All this r available in the highest model of the Baleno.