Maruti Suzuki Baleno's diesel with SHVS mild-hybrid to launch in 2017

New Delhi : Maruti Suzuki is all set to add a new version to its hot-selling car of 2016 - Baleno. According to a report in IB Times, the company will bring its SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild-hybrid technology model by next year.

According to the report, the SHVS system will be available on the diesel variant of the Baleno.

Currently, Maruti Suzuki offers SHVS system on same Baleno's 1.3 litre Diesel engine with its Maruti Ertiga and Maruti Ciaz in the market.

SHVS system helps in enhancing fuel efficiency of the car and also these models qualify for the government of India’s FAME policy, and get a subsidy of INR 13,000, which is passed wholly to customers.

Currently, Maruti Suzuki diesel claims ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 27.39 km/l, with inclusion of SHVS it is likely that the car will see a total increase of 10% in the fuel economy.

Aside from the Baleno SHVS, Maruti is also working on the Baleno RS with the 1.0-liter turbocharged Boosterjet petrol engine. The Baleno RS is expected to launch this financial year, as will the Maruti Ignis.