The 2019 Baltazar Stardust
Baltazar Stardust 2.0TS Lithium AWD in Midnight Purple (US Spec)
Introduction
Distinctive, yet discreet. Elegant, yet charming. Premium, yet affordable, Baltazar’s award-winning best selling D-segment sedan has received a revamp. In are the lastest tech and engine options, with the new 2.0 turbocharged forming the basis of the engine range.
The new Stardust will seek to allure buyers that are looking for a distinctive model, capable of carrying them long distances in comfort and premium ambience, stepping its foot above normal mainstream models and but below the cost of fully premium options, like a Bonham Chaucer.
Baltazar Stardust 2.0TS Lithium AWD in Pale Blue Metallic (US Spec)
Powertrain
The car can be equipped with a choice of 3 power outputs from 2 engine options, a 1.5 turbocharged inline 4 or a pair of 2.0 turbocharged inline 4 units, with power outputs of 150, 202 and 265 hp respectively. . All options can be paired with either a 6 speed manual gearbox or a 6 speed DCT unit, with power sent to the front wheels. AWD is available as an option on the 2.0 models.
Available powertrain options
- 1.5 Turbo Inline 4 - 150 hp - 6 speed manual or DCT, FWD only (Europe and Asia only)
- 2.0 Turbo Inline 4 - 202 hp - 6 speed manual or DCT, FWD, with AWD available in Europe (All Markets)
- 2.0 Turbo Inline 4 - 265 hp - 6 speed manual or DCT, FWD or AWD (All markets - Exclusively sold in GT trim in Europe and Asia)
Baltazar Stardust 2.0TS Lithium AWD in Pale Blue Metallic (US Spec)
Baltazar Stardust 2.0TS Lithium AWD in Midnight Purple (US Spec)
Baltazar Stardust 2.0TS Lithium AWD in Midnight Purple (US Spec)
Factories
- Aguascalientes, Mexico (NAFTA, LATAM, West Africa markets)
- Bedford, UK (European market)
- Hangzhou, China (Chinese and East Asia markets)
- Samut Prakan, Thailand (Thailand, South Asia, East and South Africa and Oceania)
Trim levels
Stardust 1.5T Tellurium - $25,175 at 30% markup
Technical Details
Chassis
Light AHS steel Monocoque
Bonnet, doors and boot lid made of Aluminium
Front Transverse engine, Front Wheel Drive
6 speed manual gearbox
McPherson struts front suspension, Multilink rear
Weight: 1520 kg
Engine
Inline 4. 1499 cc. turbocharged
Direct injection
Variable Valve Timing on Admission and Exhaust
95 RON Premium Fuel required
Power: 149 hp at 6,100 rpm
Torque: 217 Nm at 3,800 rpm
Redline: 6,700 rpm
Performance figures
0-100: 9.3 s
Top Speed: 225 km/h
50 to 75 mph: 6.4 s
Quarter Mile: 16.75s
Fuel economy: 19.2 km/l combined
Stardust 2.0T Tellurium - $29,420 at 40% markup
Technical Details
Chassis
Light AHS steel Monocoque
Bonnet, doors and boot lid made of Aluminium
Front Transverse engine, Front Wheel Drive
6 speed DCT gearbox
McPherson struts front suspension, Multilink rear
Weight: 1597 kg
Engine
Inline 4. 1998 cc. turbocharged
Direct injection
Variable Valve Lift and Timing on Admission and Exhaust
95 RON Premium Fuel required
Power: 202 hp at 6,800 rpm
Torque: 271 Nm at 4,400 rpm
Redline: 7,000 rpm
Performance figures
0-100: 7.4 s
Top Speed: 248 km/h
50 to 75 mph: 4.8 s
Quarter Mile: 15.55s
Fuel economy: 17.3 km/l combined
Stardust 2.0TS Lithium AWD - $40,160 at 50% markup
Technical Details
Chassis
Light AHS steel Monocoque
Bonnet, doors and boot lid made of Aluminium
Front Transverse engine, All Wheel Drive 45/55 F/R split
6 speed DCT gearbox
McPherson struts front suspension, Multilink rear
Weight: 1872 kg
Engine
Inline 4. 1998 cc. turbocharged
Direct injection
Variable Valve Lift and Timing on Admission and Exhaust
95 RON Premium Fuel required
Power: 265 hp at 7,700 rpm
Torque: 293 Nm at 5,100 rpm
Redline: 8,200 rpm
Performance figures
0-100: 6.9 s
Top Speed: 259 km/h
50 to 75 mph: 4.6 s
Quarter Mile: 15.04s
Fuel economy: 14.4 km/l combined