The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the best-selling hatchback in its segment, with an ex-showroom price of Rs 6.66 lakh.
However, for soldiers purchasing through the Canteen Stores Department (CSD), the price is even lower due to reduced GST rates.
Soldiers only need to pay 14% tax instead of the standard 28%.
Price and Savings on Different Variants
For example, the ex-showroom price of the Baleno Delta CNG 1.2L 5MT is Rs 8.40 lakh, but through CSD, it is available for Rs 7.24 lakh 942.
This results in a tax saving of Rs 1.15 lakh 58. Additionally, depending on the variant, buyers can get a discount of Rs 1.25 lakh 813.
Another variant, the Baleno Zeta CNG 1.2L 5MT, is priced at Rs 9.19 lakh 680 in CSD ex-showroom and Rs 9.33 lakh on-road.
This variant can be identified at CSD showrooms with the index number SKU67596.
Key Features of the Maruti Baleno
The Maruti Baleno comes with several advanced features, including a 9-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto, OTA updates, and an Arkamys-sourced music system. It also offers a heads-up display (HUD), cruise control, and rear AC vents.
Additional features include a height-adjustable driver seat, automatic climate control, and 6 airbags.
It’s important to note that most of these features are available in the top or higher variants.
The car is powered by a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces a maximum power output of 89bhp and a torque of 113Nm.
In CNG mode, the engine generates 76bhp of power and 98.5Nm of torque.
The company claims that the vehicle offers a mileage of up to 30.61 km per kilogram of CNG.
