auto news desk, Maruti Suzuki cars are in great demand in India. Some of the company’s models even top the list of best-selling cars. If you too are planning to buy a new Maruti car with a budget of Rs 10 lakh, then you have 2 great options like the Maruti Baleno and the soon to be launched all-new Franch. Both the cars are equipped with premium features. Interestingly, both the cars offer spacious interiors and SUV-like ground clearance.
If you are also confused about Maruti Baleno and Maruti Franks, then here you can see the difference between the two. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023 in January. The Frox SUV is built on the same platform as the Baleno. It is a smaller model than the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Bookings for the SUV have started. Price is yet to be announced. The Baleno, on the other hand, was launched in an all-new avatar in February last year. It is available at a starting price of Rs 6.35 lakhs ex-showroom. The Baleno also gets a CNG model option.
Features of both the cars are similar
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets features like 6 airbags, anti-shake controls, head-up display, 360-degree view camera and a new 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with advanced voice assist and Suzuki Connect with Alexa voice. At the same time, only the AT model of France gets features like wireless charger, 360 degree view camera, head up display and paddle shifter. It also gets a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system.
This car is ahead in engine
The Baleno gets a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine, with both manual and automatic gearbox options. The maximum power output of the engine is 88 bhp and peak torque is 113 Nm. The base model of the Franks, on the other hand, gets the same engine as the Baleno. Apart from this, 1.0 liter booster jet engine will be seen in the top model. This engine will generate maximum power of 98 bhp and peak torque of 147.6 Nm.