The 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift has been launched at a starting price of Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom. As part of this mid-lifecycle update, Maruti's premium hatchback gets a slightly tweaked exterior, additional features, an upgraded safety suite and a new petrol engine. Here, we take a closer look at the new Baleno's variants and the features offered with each one.
2026 Maruti Baleno: Powertrain options
Maruti has deployed its Z12E 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol engine to power the new Baleno, and it produces peak outputs of 83hp and 112Nm. Both 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT choices are on offer with this engine. As before, a factory-fitted CNG option is also available. In CNG mode, power and torque outputs fall to 70hp and 102Nm, respectively, and gearbox duties are handled by a 5-speed manual unit.
As for fuel efficiency, the carmaker claims 23.80kpl with the manual gearbox, while the AMT returns 24.77kpl. The Baleno CNG has a claimed fuel efficiency of 33.61km/kg.
2026 Maruti Baleno: Exterior colour options
A total of seven exterior colour choices are available with the new Baleno. These include Grandeur grey, Enigmatic Teal Green, Opulent Red, Splendid Silver, Arctic White, Bluish Black and Nexa Blue. Luxe Beige shade offered with the outgoing version is no longer available.
2026 Maruti Baleno: Variant-wise features
Sigma
1.2-litre petrol with 5MT
- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic stability program (ESP) with hill hold control
- Rear window defogger
- Three-point seatbelts for all passengers
- Central locking and keyless entry
- Adjustable headrests for all passengers
- 60:40 split rear seats
- Power windows for all passengers
- One touch up/ down for the driver's side power window
- Tilt adjustment for the steering wheel
- Fabric upholstery
- 15-inch wheels with cover
- Halogen projector headlamps
- LED tail-lights
- Body-coloured bumpers
- Fender chrome garnish
Delta
1.2-litre petrol with 5MT/ AMT, CNG with AMT
In addition to Sigma
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Rear AC vents
- Rear fast charging USB Type A and C ports
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- Electrically-foldable and adjustable outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs)
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Four speakers
- Front center sliding armrest
- Rear parcel shelf
- Chrome detailing on the front grille
- Body-coloured door handles
- Body-coloured ORVMs with turn indicators
Zeta
1.2-litre petrol with 5MT/ AMT, CNG with AMT
In addition to Delta
- Rear-view camera
- Suzuki Connect safety features
- Rear wiper with washer
- Telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel
- Driver's seat height adjustment
- Push button start/ stop
- Automatic climate control
- Wireless charger with cooling at the front
- 9-inch touchscreen
- Six-speaker Arkamys sound system
- Footwell lighting
- Automatic LED projector headlights
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- Chrome finished door handles
- Shark fin antenna
Alpha
1.2-litre petrol with 5MT/ AMT
In addition to Zeta
- 360-degree camera
- Head-up display
- Cruise control
- Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror (IRVM)
- Auto-folding ORVMs
- Co-driver vanity lamp
- Clarion sound system
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Front ventilated seats
- Semi-leatherette seat upholstery
- Precision-cut alloy wheels
Alpha (O)
1.2-litre petrol with 5MT/ AMT
In addition to Alpha
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departutre warning
- Advanced emergency braking
- Forward collision warning
Maruti Suzuki will announce the variant-wise prices for new Baleno soon. It continues to compete with the Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza premium hatchbacks.
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