With 1.8 Baleno GTI suzuki tried to bost up its image to the swift GTI level but unfortunately it was a long shot.
on the other hand VTI is pure refinement in terms of engine. not much power but heaps more that stock baleno GTI
Type VTi
ENGINE
Type Water-cooled 4-stroke SOHC
16-valve in-line 4-cylinder
Transversely Mounted
Fuel Supply System (mm) PGM - FI + VTEC - III
Bore / Stroke (mm) 75.0 X 90.0
Displacement (cubic cm) 1,590
Maximum horsepower
(KW (PS) / RPM)
96 (130) / 6,600
Maximum torque
(N.M (KGM) / RPM)
146 (14.9) / 5,000