Maruti Suzuki launched CNG-powered Baleno in India

Nov 1, 2022 || Image Credit: Maruti Suzuki Website

First premium hatchback in its class to be offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit

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Prices range from Rs 8.28 lakh to Rs 9.21 lakh (ex-showroom)

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Baleno CNG trim uses the same 1.2-litre four-cylinder K12N engine

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Maruti claims that Baleno CNG can deliver a fuel consumption of 30.61 km/kg

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It has a 55-litre CNG tank in the boot, means boot volume is reduced.

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Along with the XL6 CNG, it is the first Nexa models to receive the CNG treatment

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Baleno CNG is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission, not AMT

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Maruti offers a factory-fitted CNG kit on the Baleno in mid-trim Delta and Zeta trims only

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The Baleno CNG will see direct competition from the upcoming Toyota Glanza CNG

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