Maruti Baleno is the highest-selling premium hatchback in the country by a mile but it is not known for its safety or strong build quality.
Here is an accident of the new Maruti Baleno. Interestingly, the new premium hatchback has been seen performing well in such unfortunate scenarios compared to the last-gen model. In this segment, the only 5-star rated product is the Tata Altroz. With the latest real-life performances of the Baleno, we might see it score a healthy score at the GNCAP. Let us check out the details of this crash here.
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New Maruti Baleno Accident
This video has been shared by Nikhil Rana on his YouTube channel. He posts such content in order to raise awareness among car buyers regarding the importance of buying cars with high safety ratings. As per the information in this video, this crash has been reported from Bhedaghat Chowk in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Reportedly, the Baleno was travelling in the wrong lane when a truck came from the front and hit it. The consequences are shown in the video.
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The front section of the vehicle is damaged quite seriously. The bumper, bonnet, headlights, and radiator grille are broken. On the sides, the door panels are shattered. However, the side pillars and roof were able to absorb the impact and didn’t let it enter the cabin. As a result, the passengers escaped without any injuries. This could be attributed to the tough build quality that is seen on this new Baleno compared to the older model. What are your thoughts on the matter?
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Obey Traffic Rules
Finally, we would like to urge our readers to always follow traffic rules. Almost all accidents on the road happen due to not following traffic regulations or overspeeding. Even in this case, had the Baleno driver not been driving in the wrong lane, we wouldn’t have had this crash. Let us pledge to be responsible drivers and adhere to traffic laws at all times.
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