Maruti Suzuki India has recalled more than 16,000 units of its bestselling hatchbacks—the Baleno and the Wagon R— owing to a potential fault in a part of the fuel pump motor. The recall affects 4,190 units of the Wagon R and 11,851 units of the Baleno, which were manufactured between July 30 and November 1, 2019. The company has stated that a defective fuel pump can lead to problems with the starting or stalling of the engine. To address this issue, the brand's authorised dealer workshops will contact the owners of the affected vehicles and provide a free replacement of the defective part. The Baleno and the Wagon R are both popular Maruti Suzuki models sold in India. As of February 2024, the year-on-year sales of the Wagon R increased by 15% compared to the previous year, with 19,412 units sold. On the other hand, the Baleno ranked as India's third best-selling vehicle last month, with a total of 17,517 units sold. Let's know more about these two popular Maruti Suzuki hatchbacks in detail.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Baleno from Maruti Suzuki is available in four core variants: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha, with prices ranging between Rs 6.66 lakh and Rs 9.88 lakh. Both are ex-showroom figures. The 1.2-litre Dual-Jet petrol engine in the hatchback generates 89bhp and 113Nm coupled with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.
The car also comes with a CNG version that produces 76.4bhp and 98.5Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Hyundai i20 rival comes packed with numerous features such as a heads-up display, cruise control, automatic climate control, push-button start/stop, keyless entry, and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also offers a range of safety equipment, including an electronic stability program (ESP), hill-hold aid, ISOFIX anchorages, ABS with EBD, and three-point seatbelts for passengers. For this month, the automaker is offering discounts on several products, including the Baleno, with a maximum discount of up to Rs 57,000 this month.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
The cost of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R in India ranges from Rs 5.55 lakh to Rs 7.38 lakh. These prices are ex-showroom. There are two petrol engine options available for the hatchback: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder mill and a 1.2-litre four-cylinder K-Series unit. While the 1.2-litre version generates 89bhp and 113Nm, the 1.0-litre unit delivers 66bhp and 89Nm. There's also a CNG variant of the car, with a maximum power output of 56bhp. The Maruti Suzuki hatchback comes equipped with various features, including a 7-inch touchscreen, a 4-speaker music system, phone and audio controls mounted on the steering wheel, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors.
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