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Launched at jaw-dropping price of Rs 4.99 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is here to stay. Though the company already has a B segment hatchback in its portfolio in the form of Swift , the Maruti Baleno targets buyers looking for a slightly-more 'premium' vehicle which were otherwise going for the Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo or the Honda Jazz. The premium hatchback will be sold exclusively through the company's Nexa dealership range. </br> If you are considering the Maruti Suzuki Baleno as your next vehicle, here are 5 things you should know about it.
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In its first full month, Maruti Suzuki Baleno has dethroned the Hyudndai i20 from the top spot in the premium hatchback category
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Nevertheless, even if the Baleno takes away some Swift volumes, the company is earning better realisations. For the January-March 2015-16 period, Maruti’s net realisations per unit saw a year-on-year jump of 8.1% to Rs 4.24 lakh from Rs 3.93 lakh. Analysts said that the margins are higher for a premium product. SALES IN MARCH, 2016: Maruti Suzuki Baleno: 6,236; Hyundai Elite i20: 8,713, Maruti Ciaz: 5,480, Honda City: 5,662
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3. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is also the most fuel-efficient car in its segment. While the petrol variants of the Baleno return an ARAI-certified mileage of 21.4kmpl, the diesel version offers an outstanding 27.39kmpl.
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4. Despite being more affordable than the i20, Jazz and the Polo, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno offers more safety features than all three aforementioned vehicles. In fact, it's the only car its segment to feature dual airbags, anti-lock braking system and electronic brakeforce distribution as standard.
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5. While the petrol variants of Maruti Suzuki Baleno fall in the price bracket of Rs 4.99 lakh – Rs 7.01 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the diesel range costs between Rs 6.11 lakh – Rs 8.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). (PTI photo)
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