The Maruti Baleno facelift has been launched with costs beginning at Rs 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s supplied in 5 trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha and Alpha (O), though Maruti is but to disclose the complete variant-wise pricing. The facelifted Baleno will get an up to date fascia together with a number of useful additions. Right here’s a take a look at these new options:
1.2-litre 3-cylinder ‘Z12E’ petrol engine
Will get the identical engine because the Swift and Dzire
With the facelifted mannequin, Maruti has changed the older mannequin’s K12N four-cylinder engine with a brand new Z12E 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 83hp and 112Nm. It’s paired with both a 5-speed handbook or a 5-speed automated handbook gearbox (AMT), and is similar engine that powers the Swift and Dzire. Whereas it makes 7hp and 1Nm lower than the outgoing engine, gas effectivity has improved to 23.80kpl with the MT (up by 1.45kpl) and 24.77kpl with the AMT (up by 1.83kpl).
The 1.2-litre engine can also be out there with CNG within the mid-spec Delta and Zeta trims, solely with the handbook gearbox. On this guise, it produces 70hp and 102Nm and delivers a claimed 33.61km per kg, which is 3km per kg greater than the earlier mannequin.
Degree 2 ADAS
Third Maruti mannequin to return with an ADAS suite
The Maruti Baleno is obtainable with a Degree 2 superior driver help system (ADAS) suite, making it the one automotive in its section to supply the know-how. The suite consists of options resembling adaptive cruise management, automated emergency braking, lane hold help and high-beam help. It’s out there solely on the top-spec Alpha (O) trim. With the addition of ADAS, the Baleno turns into the third Maruti mannequin in India to supply the know-how, after the Victoris and e Vitara.
Ventilated entrance seats
Solely automotive within the section at present to supply this function
Ventilated seats have develop into an essential function in India, significantly given the nation’s sizzling and humid local weather. The Maruti Baleno will get them on the higher-spec Alpha and Alpha (O) trims, making it the one automotive in its section to supply the function. The Tata Altroz Racer additionally supplied ventilated seats, however it was discontinued in 2025 and was not carried over to the facelifted Altroz.
Wi-fi telephone charger
Zeta, Alpha and Alpha(O) trims are supplied with this function
The Maruti Baleno facelift can also be outfitted with a wi-fi telephone charger with a cooling perform that helps hold the telephone cool whereas charging. It’s supplied from the mid-spec Zeta trim onwards.
Clairon sound system
Greater-spec Alpha and Alpha (O) trims get this sound system
The Maruti Baleno facelift will get a brand new Clarion sound system with 4 audio system and two tweeters, supplied on the higher-spec Alpha and Alpha (O) trims. The earlier mannequin additionally featured a four-speaker, two-tweeter setup on these trims, however it was not a branded unit.
Tyre stress monitoring system
Supplied with all trims besides the base-spec Sigma
A tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS) has develop into one of the crucial essential security options in vehicles as we speak, and the Baleno facelift now will get it as a brand new addition. Nonetheless, it’s supplied solely from the Zeta trim onwards, leaving the bottom Delta with out the function.
As talked about earlier, Maruti is but to disclose the complete variant-wise pricing of the Baleno facelift, which is anticipated to be introduced quickly. As soon as revealed, the pricing will give a clearer image of how the facelifted premium hatchback stacks up in opposition to rivals such because the Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza.