Immediately recognizable with its new nose treatment, the 1999 Baleno will introduce a host of improvements under the skin aimed at making both the sedan and wagon more refined.

Air conditioning, power steering, electrically operated door mirrors and windows, central locking and a digital stereo radio cassette with four speakers will be standard on all versions.

The Baleno GLX will be available as a sedan and a wagon with the choice of either five-speed manual or four speed automatic gearboxes.

Topping the range, with a powerful 1.8 litre engine and a manual gearbox, the Baleno GTX sedan adds to the already generous equipment level performance orientated equipment such as front sports seats and a rear wing.