Suzuki set to debut Baleno hatchback at Frankfurt Motor Show

Suzuki has announced that the all new Baleno will make its world premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The company has a long history of producing a variety of compacts cars that devlier value beyond their sizes, beginning with the Suzulight first manufactured in 1955. Developed using the company's compact car expertise, the Baleno has an elegant and powerful design, a spacious cabin and luggage space plus a host of new technologies.

The new technologies include a rigid, lightweight new generation platform, a highly responsive 1.0-litre direct-injection turbo BOOSTERJET engine, and a SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) featuring engine assist by an integrated starter generator. These combine for a fun yet efficient driving experience.

In addition to fulfilling fuel efficiency and dynamic performance expectations, the layout has been optimised and various technologies used to reduce weight in order to meet the rigorous size and weight requirements specific to compact cars.

The new Baleno will be launched in the U.K. early next Summer. Stay tuned for further details of the Baleno, which will be disclosed at the Suzuki press conference during the Frankfurt Motor Show.