2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno launched: Highlights

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift premium hatchback has been launched in the Indian market, loaded with new tech features. It will rival the likes of
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2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift hatchback in new avatar.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift hatchback in new avatar.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the new generation Baleno premium hatchback today. Baleno has been a formidable player in its segment for Maruti since its launch in 2015. From its price to new features, here are all the highlights from the launch event of the new Baleno from Maruti Suzuki.
23 Feb 2022, 01:09 PM IST

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno launch event comes to an end

That's all from the launch event of 2022 Baleno premium hatchback from Maruti Suzuki. Read the full launch report here.

23 Feb 2022, 01:05 PM IST

2022 Maruti Baleno: Massive bookings received

Maruti Suzuki has revealed that the 2022 Baleno premium hatchbcak has received 25,000 bookings so far. Read full report here.

23 Feb 2022, 01:05 PM IST

Baleno launched at ₹6.50 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2022 Baleno facelift premium hatchback in India at a starting price of 6.35 lakh. The price of the new generation Baleno goes up to 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti is also offering subscription model on the new Baleno with plans starting at 13,999 a month.

Maruti has launched the new generation Baleno at 6.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti has launched the new generation Baleno at 6.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

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23 Feb 2022, 01:05 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki unveils 2022 Baleno

Maruti Suzuki has taken the covers off the new generation Baleno premium hatchback.

Maruti Suzuki has officially taken the covers off the 2022 Baleno hatchback.
Maruti Suzuki has officially taken the covers off the 2022 Baleno hatchback.
23 Feb 2022, 12:39 PM IST

Baleno will be offered in six exterior colour options

Maruti will be offering the Baleno with 6 colour choices, which would include NEXA Blue, Luxe Beige, Pearl Arctic White, Splendid Silver, Opulent Red and Grandeur Grey.

Colour options available on 2022 Maruti Baleno
Colour options available on 2022 Maruti Baleno
23 Feb 2022, 12:27 PM IST

Baleno to have 6 airbags, Hill Hold control as safety features

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno will be offered with several safety features. It will come with six airbags, ESP and Hill Hold Assist features in the new generation model.

Baleno to have 6 airbags, Hill Hold Assist as safety features
Baleno to have 6 airbags, Hill Hold Assist as safety features
23 Feb 2022, 12:24 PM IST

Maruti sells a Baleno every 3 minutes

Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Maruti Suzuki, said that the company sells at least one Baleno hatchback in every three minutes. He also said that Baleno has been among the top five best-selling models in the country.

Maruti sells a Baleno every 3 minutes
Maruti sells a Baleno every 3 minutes
23 Feb 2022, 12:16 PM IST

Maruti invests ₹1,150 crore to develop the new-age Baleno

Ayukawa said that Maruti Suzuki has invested 1,150 crore to develop the new generation Baleno. Sold in 102 countries, the Baleno is one of the best-selling models for Maruti Suzuki since its launch in 2015. 

Maruti invests 1,150 crore to develop the new-age Baleno.
Maruti invests 1,150 crore to develop the new-age Baleno.
23 Feb 2022, 12:11 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki Baleno launch event begins

Kenichi Ayukawa, MD and CEO Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, is presenting the new features of the Baleno hatchback.

Maruti Suzuki launch event begins
Maruti Suzuki launch event begins
23 Feb 2022, 11:29 AM IST

How to watch the launch live

Maruti Suzuki will launch the 2022 Baleno facelift premium hatchback in a short while. The launch event will broadcast live on social media handles of Maruti's premium car outlet Nexa.

Maruti Suzuki will launch the 2022 Baleno facelift model in a short while.
Maruti Suzuki will launch the 2022 Baleno facelift model in a short while.
23 Feb 2022, 11:01 AM IST

What should be the price structure?

The existing Baleno models are priced between 7.01 lakh (ex-showroom) and 10.86 lakh (ex-showroom). However, given that Maruti will be driving in a much more feature-packed Baleno, the price will be higher. Yet, to keep it competitive to take on its rivals, Maruti is likely to price the new generation Baleno starting from around 6.50 lakh mark. The price of the top-spec variants may go beyond 10 lakh for all the tech features on offer. 

23 Feb 2022, 10:36 AM IST

Refreshing looks for a new-age Baleno

Recently leaked images of the Baleno hatchback has revealed a lot about the car ahead of the official launch. It shows that the 2022 Baleno will get a redesigned wider front grille flanked by a new set of LED headlights with three-element DRLs. At the sides, the new Baleno will get chrome treatment on the window lines besides the redesigned 10-spoke alloy wheels. The rear end of the car will feature new LED wraparound taillights and the rear bumper will also be updated for a well-rounded look.

The images of the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which were leaked in the 3D virtual look through its premium dealership outlet Nexa website, shows that the premium hatchback will not be offered with any sunroof. 
The images of the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which were leaked in the 3D virtual look through its premium dealership outlet Nexa website, shows that the premium hatchback will not be offered with any sunroof. 
23 Feb 2022, 10:00 AM IST

New-age Baleno to be a connected car

Maruti will offer connected car tech features in the new generation Baleno. Maruti has added the new Suzuki Connect app, which will come with advanced telematics solution. It promises to be smarter than the previous edition and offer a ‘host of intelligent features’ for the customers. It will have more than 40 connectivity features along with Amazon Alexa voice commands too.

Maruti has teased connected car features inside the 2022 Baleno premium hatchback which will be launched later this month. 
Maruti has teased connected car features inside the 2022 Baleno premium hatchback which will be launched later this month. 
23 Feb 2022, 09:38 AM IST

New infotainment screen for a new-age car

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno will come with a new infotainment screen. The dashboard inside the car is now dominated by Maruti's new 9-inch digital HD touchscreen system with SmartPlay Pro+ and Surround Sound features, powered by ARKAMYS. Other regular features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be offered to pair devices.

2022 Baleno from Maruti Suzuki gets a nine-inch HD touchscreen SmartPlay Pro+ with Surround Sense.
2022 Baleno from Maruti Suzuki gets a nine-inch HD touchscreen SmartPlay Pro+ with Surround Sense.
23 Feb 2022, 09:03 AM IST

Renewing rivalry in a fiercely competitive segment and beyond

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift will renew its rivalry in a crowded premium hatchback segment against the likes of Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and Honda Jazz. At its expected price point, Baleno might as well give sub-compact SUVs like Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger a run for their money too.

23 Feb 2022, 08:24 AM IST

Segment-first features

Maruti Suzuki will load the Baleno facelift hatchback with several first-in-segment features. Maruti has already teased a Head-Up Display, which will showcase key vehicle-related information like speed, odometre, gear indicator, rpm and much more.

Maruti will also introduce a 360 View Camera in 2022 Baleno to help navigate the hatchback in tight corners.  

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets first-in-segment heads up display or HUD.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets first-in-segment heads up display or HUD.
23 Feb 2022, 08:05 AM IST

Aiming for more safety after crash-test results 

Made-in-India Maruti Baleno premium hatchback, with two airbags, was tested by the Latin American agency Latin NCAP last year. The hatchback achieved zero stars. However, Maruti has promised the new generation Baleno will have more safety features, which include six airbags.

Maruti Baleno premium hatchback became the latest car from India's largest car manufacturer to fail Latin NCAP crash tests.
Maruti Baleno premium hatchback became the latest car from India's largest car manufacturer to fail Latin NCAP crash tests.
23 Feb 2022, 07:44 AM IST

A look-back at Baleno's legacy

Maruti Suzuki Baleno was first launched in India in 2015 and has remained one of the best-selling passenger vehicles in the country ever since. Sold under the Nexa premium sales channel, Baleno surpassed the milestone of 10 lakh in cumulative sales late last year. And with the upgraded Baleno promising big, the numbers could potentially climb still higher.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno was first launched in India in 2015.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno was first launched in India in 2015.
23 Feb 2022, 07:21 AM IST

Much revealed ahead of official launch

Ahead of the launch, much about the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has already been revealed. A commercial of the premium hatchback suggests that the 2022 Baleno will get a tweaked face with wider grille and a new set of headlights with three-element DRLs.

23 Feb 2022, 06:43 AM IST

Ushering a new generation in Maruti cars

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno will come with several changes, several of them will be a first for any Maruti cars. Loaded with new tech features, the Baleno will show the way for future Maruti cars as the carmaker will introduce features like Head-Up Display, 360 View Camera among other features in the premium hatchback.

First Published Date: 23 Feb 2022, 06:43 AM IST

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