Suzuki introduced two new concept cars at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show: the 2015 Suzuki iM-4, which previewed a mini SUV, and the 2015 Suzuki iK-2, which provided a sneak peek of a new subcompact hatchback (supermini) for the European market. With the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show only a month away, the carmaker announced that the production version of the iK-2 concept is set to make its global debut in Germany using the Baleno name.
Details are slim as of this writing and Suzuki provided just one photo of the hatchback, but the Japanese did say the Baleno "harmoniously combines stylish design, spacious interior, and new technologies." (Same old, same old, so far.) The teaser also suggests the Baleno borrows heavily from the concept car, but also uses several styling features seen on the Swift.
As for the Baleno moniker, it’s not exactly new. Suzuki is actually reviving a name it used for a compact car it produced between 1995 and 2007. Sold with this name in Asia, Australia, and Europe, the Baleno was launched as the Cultus Crescent (later renamed Cultus) in Japan and marketed as the Esteem in North America. The original Baleno was offered as a three-door hatchback, four-door sedan and station wagon. In some markets, it was sold with Maruti and Chevrolet badges.
The full details will be revealed on September 15th in Frankfurt. Until then, let’s have a look at what we already know about the new Baleno.
Updated 08/31/2015: Suzuki dropped two new official images for the upcoming Baleno concept car which will be unveiled next month in Frankfurt.
Continue reading to learn more about the Suzuki Baleno.
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