The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, sold exclusively through the NEXA dealership network, is a leader in the premium hatchback segment. Known for its fluid design, spacious cabin, and exceptional fuel economy, the Baleno delivers a sophisticated ownership experience complemented by advanced technology and a strong emphasis on safety.
The Baleno is structured across four main trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. All prices listed below are indicative ex-showroom figures.
| Variant Type | Model/Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (INR) |
| Petrol (Base) | Sigma (1.2L Manual) | ₹5.99 Lakh |
| Petrol (Mid) | Delta (1.2L Manual) | ₹6.80 Lakh |
| Petrol (Top) | Alpha (1.2L Manual) | ₹8.60 Lakh |
| Automatic (Base) | Delta AGS (1.2L AMT) | ₹7.30 Lakh |
| Automatic (Top) | Alpha AGS (1.2L AMT) | ₹9.10 Lakh |
| CNG (Base) | Delta CNG (1.2L Manual) | ₹7.70 Lakh |
| CNG (Top) | Zeta CNG (1.2L Manual) | ₹8.60 Lakh |
The overall price range is approximately ₹5.99 Lakh to ₹9.10 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Six airbags, stability control, hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, and ABS/EBD are among the key safety features. The hatchback also features a 360-degree camera for improved manoeuvrability in confined spaces.
| Safety Feature | Detail |
| Airbags | Six Airbags Standard (All variants) |
| Bharat NCAP Rating | 4 Stars for Adult Occupant Protection and 3 Stars for Child Occupant Protection (Rating for 6-airbag variant tested in 2025). |
| Standard Tech | ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Assist (AMT only), Reverse Parking Sensors, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. |
| Advanced Tech | 360-Degree Camera for improved manoeuvrability (Alpha variant). |
The Baleno nameplate has been used by the Japanese automaker Suzuki since 1996 for a range of different sub-compact cars. Prior to the introduction of the well-known hatchback, the nameplate was applied to the Suzuki Cultus Crescent for several markets. The previous generations of the Baleno were offered in sedan, wagon, and three-door hatchback versions.
The Maruti Baleno has been in production in India since September 2015 and has been given multiple updates through the years in a bid to remain competitive and compliant with the rising emissions standards. The second generation of the Baleno hatchback was launched in 2022 with cosmetic updates, new features, and hardware refinements.
The Baleno is powered by Maruti Suzuki's efficient 1.2-litre K12N Dualjet petrol engine with Dual VVT technology. The model features Idle Start/Stop technology for better efficiency. It is offered with both manual and AMT (Auto Gear Shift) transmissions.
| Powertrain/Fuel | Max Power | Max Torque | Transmission Options |
| 1.2L Petrol | 89 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 113 Nm @ 4,400 rpm | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT |
| 1.2L S-CNG | 76 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 98.5 Nm @ 4,300 rpm | 5-speed Manual Only |
The Baleno is one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment, especially in the CNG version.
| Powertrain/Transmission | ARAI Mileage |
| 1.2L Petrol Manual | 22.35 kmpl |
| 1.2L Petrol Automatic (AMT) | 22.94 kmpl |
| 1.2L S-CNG Manual | 30.61 km/kg |
The Baleno is sold via NEXA showrooms and offers a premium interior experience with several segment-first and segment-leading features.
| Feature Category | Features Available (Zeta & Alpha Trims) |
| Technology & Display | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ HD Infotainment with Arkamys-tuned Surround Sense Audio, Wireless Phone Connectivity, Suzuki Connect. |
| Driver Assistance | Head-Up Display (HUD) for critical driver info (Alpha), Cruise Control, Auto-Dimming IRVM (Inside Rear View Mirror). |
| Comfort | Automatic Climate Control, Rear AC Vents, Push Button Start/Stop, 60:40 Split Rear Seat. |
| Exterior | 16-inch Precision-Cut Alloy Wheels (Alpha), LED Projector Headlamps, LED Fog Lights, UV-Cut Glass. |
Maruti offers the Baleno in four broad variants: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. The Delta and Zeta variants can be configured with a CNG kit. There are seven colour options, which are Nexa Blue, Opulent Red, Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Arctic White, Luxe Beige, and Bluish Black.
The Baleno is positioned to compete directly with other premium hatchbacks in the Indian market:
The current ex-showroom price of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno typically ranges from around ₹6.74 Lakhs for the base variant to ₹9.96 Lakhs for the top-spec Alpha AMT variant.
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a 5-seater premium hatchback.
The ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency for the Baleno CNG variant is 30.61 km/kg.
The Baleno uses the 1.2-litre K12N Dualjet petrol engine, which is a 4-cylinder unit.
The Baleno is classified as a Premium Hatchback and is sold through Maruti's upmarket NEXA dealerships. It is positioned as a premium offering in the segment but is not considered a luxury car.
The Baleno is famous for its combination of a stylish, modern design, a feature-rich cabin (including a Head-Up Display and 360-degree camera on top models), segment-leading fuel efficiency, and the reliability/widespread service network of the Maruti Suzuki brand.
While the top-end Alpha variant has the most features, the Zeta variant is often considered the best value-for-money, as it includes most essential and desirable premium features like the larger infotainment screen and automatic climate control.
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has received a 4-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a 3-star rating for Child Occupant Protection (COP) in the Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) crash tests. This rating applies across all variants.
The current generation Baleno received a major update in 2022. In 2025, it received a minor update adding six airbags as standard on some variants, but there is no report of a full aesthetic or generational facelift.
The Baleno is generally considered a step above the Swift. The Baleno is more spacious, is positioned as a premium offering with more advanced features (like the HUD and 360-degree camera), and has a more modern design. The Swift is positioned as a budget-friendly, more focused city hatchback.
Yes, the Baleno is worth buying in 2025. Its worth is enhanced by the recent update to include six airbags for better safety, maintaining its high fuel efficiency, and offering modern features at a competitive price in the segment.
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₹5.99 Lakhs* | ₹5.98 Lakhs* | ₹5.79 Lakhs* | ₹6.9 Lakhs* | ₹7.2 Lakhs* | ₹5.85 Lakhs* |
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Airbags 6 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 2 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 2 | Airbags 2 |
Safety Rating* - | Safety Rating* | Safety Rating* | Safety Rating* - | Safety Rating* - | Safety Rating* |
Power 88 bhp | Power 82 bhp | Power 80 bhp | Power 89 bhp | Power 84 bhp | Power 82 bhp |
Torque 113 Nm | Torque 114 Nm | Torque 111.7 Nm | Torque 113 Nm | Torque 95 Nm | Torque 113 Nm |
Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance 163 mm | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance 177 mm | Ground Clearance 180 mm |
Length 3990 mm | Length 3815 mm | Length 3860 mm | Length 3990 mm | Length 3802 mm | Length 3700 mm |
Height 1500 mm | Height 1520 mm | Height 1520 mm | Height 1500 mm | Height 1537 mm | Height 1595 mm |
Width 1745 mm | Width 1680 mm | Width 1735 mm | Width 1745 mm | Width 1677 mm | Width 1690 mm |
Turning Radius 4.85 metres | Turning Radius - | Turning Radius 4.8 metres | Turning Radius 4.9 metres | Turning Radius - | Turning Radius 4.7 |
Boot Space 318 litres | Boot Space 260 litres | Boot Space 265 litres | Boot Space 318 litres | Boot Space - | Boot Space 260 litres |
Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic |
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First launched for the Indian market back in 2015, Maruti Suzuki Baleno has quickly raced to become an enormously popular hatchback model here. Over the course of the the past several years, well over a million units of the Baleno have been sold and the car is a common sight on Indian roads, its popularity just refusing to buck in the face of the SUV trend. Compact yet relatively spacious, trendy looks and a capable engine under the hood have ensured that Baleno is not just able to take the fight to its rivals - some like the Hyundai i20 are quite popular in their own right, but even tackle sub-compact SUVs at similar price points with a confident sense of panache.
Are the updates superficial, more gimmicky in nature or is the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno indeed ready to punch its weight in and beyond the ring?
Here's our first-drive review of the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno:
First things first, the latest Baleno is near identical to the model it replaces in terms of dimensions. The folks at Maruti say it is more aerodynamic but that's not really evident to the naked eye. But one has to be blind as a bat to not notice the slew of design updates that this car now sports for a more youthful appeal.
Take the front grille for instance. The Baleno thus far had a grille that, to me at least, resembled the mustache of Adolf Hitler. Ya, take a minute to check that out.
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But the latest Baleno gets a wide front grille with chrome underline that spreads neatly to meet the projector LED headlights on either side. And if these head light units weren't smart looking as is, the three-element LED DRL structure lends it a rather futuristic appeal. The overall visual appeal of the Baleno's face is now sportier than it has ever been before.
Over at the side, there is a new 10-spoke design for the alloys and a minor update to the character line on the body. At the rear, the C-shaped tail lights are now bigger than before and look quite catchy.
Maruti Suzuki reserved its maximum time and effort to ensure that it is the cabin of the new Baleno that brags most of the updates - some radical, a few generic but mostly all combining to stamp the youthful nature of the vehicle.
For starters, there is a new dashboard design on the top-end variant. The stretched-out dash has an interplay of Black, Silver and Navy Blue interplay on each of its three overlapping elements. Plonked right in the center of it all is a free-standing nine-inch HD touchscreen display which Maruti refers to as SmartPlay Pro +.
For all those, including me, who always felt the i20 trumps Baleno in terms of features offered, Maruti has clearly heard our collective opinions. That's because this SmartPlay Pro + screen packs in a wide variety of features that include wireless support for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and even Alexa compatibility. And if the i20 has the ‘Hi Hyundai’ voice recognition and command feature, the Baleno now has the same courtesy ‘Hi Suzuki’ courtesy Alexa voice command. In our dialogue with the vehicle, the system fared remarkably well was accurate in responding to the few queries posted to it.
Then there is a premium ARKAMYS surround sound system that also significantly ups the premium quotient of the vehicle - another sign that this hatchback continues to focus on the young car-buying audience.
But just wait right here and take a pause. For all the features mentioned thus far, it is beyond me why Maruti couldn't throw in a wireless phone charging pad as well. Sure it would have added to the production cost but would it have been by a lot? And while we are on the topic of misses, there is still no sunroof in the Baleno, something I can totally live with but a feature that is especially sought by many.
But one look at the neat pop-up Head Up Display is more than likely to leave the potential buyer impressed. At first, I assumed it may well be rather gimmicky but take my word for it, is a great safety feature to have. The button to select what information you want to see - speed, gear selected, time, among others - as well as two buttons to adjust the position of the info are located on the right, next to the steering.
This segment-first feature alone could help Baleno score brownie points with younger buyers and may excuse the Maruti engineers for still persisting with a rather ancient, absolutely ordinary semi-digital driver display screen.
I also particularly liked the addition of the 360-degree camera - three in the front and three at the back - with alert function. The feed comes automatically on the main display each time one starts the vehicle and also when the reverse gear is engaged. And just in case there is an object in front or back of the vehicle and beyond the visual feed, the system puts out an audio warning to alert the driver. This system is called Approaching Object Detection (AOD). Additionally, there are steering input-based guidelines to assist parking functionality.
All of these feature additions, most to the top variant of course, help the Baleno grow more teeth in the fight against its Korean and Japanese rivals. In terms of sheer space and comfort, not much has changed apart from slightly better cushioned seats. The rear-seat space remains reasonably good with decent leg and knee room. But the center console now comes with rear-AC vents and phone charging points.
The Baleno has been made available in four variants- Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. While the 1.2-litre petrol motor is common to all the four variants, the Sigma variant comes with only manual transmission while all other variants get a choice between manual and AMT.
Yes, lo and behold, no CVT any longer.
Maruti says that there are two reasons for ditching the CVT - the company wants to democratize two-pedal technology and that AMT offers better mileage. I, however, suspect it has more to do with keeping costs in check.
Now it isn't as if the AMT is entirely shabby. Paired with that 1.2-litre engine, it has a predictable character and someone all-too-familiar with Maruti vehicles would be right at home. A great ambler in city traffic, the Baleno continues to offer a planted drive. The steering set up too is typically Maruti which means the hatchback holds its own well when being pushed in and out of traffic.
But push the Baleno and the AMT has that evident struggle that is also found in some of the other Maruti vehicles. This is most evident on uphill climbs and when making an overtaking move. Prepare, plan and prepare a bit more if looking to go ahead of that vehicle in front and with incoming traffic from the other lane. It is also here that I would stick my neck out and say a more powerful engine would have been absolutely great. After all, the 1.5-litre engine is being fitted on Baleno meant for markets abroad. But don't get me wrong for one bit. I do see the logic behind it all - mileage and sheer convenience, and on both these counts, the pairing between this engine and this gearbox works.
I also tried the manual gearbox and there's nothing much new to report from here. Short, crisp throws and the Baleno gets the job done regardless of traffic conditions.
Cornering at speeds, regardless of transmission choice of course, remains a bit disconcerting and there is a fair bit of body roll all around. But jump closer to triple digits and the Baleno offers decent stability and precision.
Maruti also claims that the suspension set up has been returned a bit and the now slightly stiffer set up greatly aids the Baleno's performance on broken roads. And I verified this on rigorous roads at speeds between 30 kmph and 60 kmph.
If you have been wanting to buy a Baleno for some time now, think not any more and just take the dive. A confident hatchback, the latest from Baleno also has very compelling price points.
The exterior updates and the cabin refresh does wonders to a model that is anyway a superstar in its segment. And while I will hold on to my gripe of not getting a CVT to choose from - yes, I would pay that bit extra, the Baleno ticks most boxes right and is more than likely to keep the crown embossed on its head.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in the 7 Colours in India.
| Airbags | Yes |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Max Torque | 98.5-113 Nm |
| Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Mileage | 22.35-30.61 kmpl |
| Transmission | Manual,Automatic |
| Engine | 1197 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol,CNG |
Maruti Suzuki Baleno in India is available in Petrol & CNG variants. Average mileage of Maruti Suzuki Baleno's petrol variant is 22.35 kmpl (As claimed by the brand in ideal road conditions). Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma MT comes with a 37 litres fuel tank.
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