Maruti Suzuki has recently launched their brand new Baleno premium hatchback in the market. The current version has improved features in comparison to the previous generation Baleno. It also looks much more mature in terms of design. Like any other brand, Maruti does not offer many features with low variants. Aftermarket accessories have started to hit the market and there are many videos of Maruti Baleno online where vendors are seen explaining about new accessories. Here we have a video where a base variant 2022 Baleno has been customized to look like a higher variant.
HER GARAGE uploaded the video to YouTube. The video begins with Vlogger talking about all the changes made to the car The Maruti Baleno seen here is the base variant and the owner has chosen several customization options for his new Baleno. Starting from the front, the car gets aftermarket chrome garnish at the bottom of the front grille. The owner also chose Maruti’s genuine LED fog lamp as he did not get the base variant. The front grille of this Maruti Baleno is a simple looking complete black unit.
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The owner of the workshop mentioned in the video that the original grille seen in the higher variant of the Baleno will be available soon and will be offered for such lower models. The base variant comes with a projector headlamp but it gets halogen bulbs. It has been replaced with a HID uni 7 A set of aftermarket LED lights has also been installed between the headlamps and the bonnet. The owner did not install the hybrid wheel, instead he got a silver colored steel rim painted in black.
The lower door garnish was installed which is an original accessory from Maruti Baleno. No major customizations can be seen in the car except for the chrome door handle and door edge guard in the side profile. There is more chrome garnish as we go backwards. The bumper has a chrome garnish around the reflective LED lamp. The Maruti Baleno’s Chrome applique, which looks a lot like a spoiler, is housed in a tailgate. The rear parking camera is assembled inside the bonnet. There is also a lower tailgate chrome garnish.
Next, the video shows the interior customization. The car gets the fabric seat cover from the factory. It has been replaced with a custom made leather perforated seat cover. The seats even get Nexa Blue stitching to match the overall theme of the car. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather and the original steering mounted controls of Maruti are also installed here. Doors are better insulated and two layers damp to install premium speakers and twitter. An aftermarket touchscreen infotainment system has been installed which shows the feed from the reverse parking camera with instructions. The Maruti Baleno comes with a 1.2 liter dualjet petrol engine that generates 90 Ps and 113 Nm of peak torque. It is available with manual and AMT gearbox options.
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