Automotive enthusiasts love to customise their cars. From improving the looks of the car to extracting more performance, there are plenty of modifications that can be done to a vehicle. That said, there are a few artists who believe that there’s something even better. Instead of working on a physical car, they prefer to digitally alter a car! While the results aren’t tangible, there are no limits to what can be achieved digitally! Here we have a perfect example of a modified Maruti Baleno, reimagined as a crossover hatchback.
Maruti Baleno Reimagined In Crossover Livery | IndianAutosBlog
The rendering shown here was created by Shoeb R Kalania of IndianAutosBlog. Regular readers might remember that IAB is the sister publication of IndianAuto. The video begins with a picture of a stock Maruti Baleno. The first change to the car is the replacement of the stock front bumper for a new one. After that, body cladding is added to the wheel arches and the doors. The cladding as well as the bumpers are black and not body-coloured, to add a little utilitarian touch to the design. The ORVMs are also blacked-out, and the antenna is replaced by a sleeker shark-fin unit.
Next, have a redesign for the front fascia. The bulbous headlamps are replaced by sleek looking ones, and the front grille now resembles the one in the Ignis. Custom wheels (also blacked-out) are then added to the Baleno, followed by a pair of roof rails. To finish the design process, a new shade of exterior colour is added, replacing the fiery red with a docile brown. The suspension isn’t raised at all, which is why there is no travel for the wheels. As such, this isn’t an off-roader, but a soft-roader. Whatever be the case, this one surely looks exciting, and we would’ve loved to see something like this in real life as well.
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The Maruti Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated, inline-4 engine. This motor is available in two states of tune- 83 PS/113 Nm and 90 PS/113 Nm. The more powerful version is also available with mild-hybrid assistance. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a CVT gearbox.