Maruti Suzuki has just launched the all-new Baleno in India, with prices ranging between Rs 6.35 – 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Barring a minor cosmetic update in 2019, this is the first major update for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno since it was introduced in 2015. This time, it has been completely overhauled inside out, with the biggest talking point being its expansive features list.
The new Baleno is available in four variants and two powertrain configurations. We take a detailed look at the features and powertrain options available with each individual variant of the Baleno.
- 2022 Maruti Baleno available in four variants – Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha
- Powered by a 90hp, 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine
- New AMT gearbox replaces CVT automatic unit from outgoing model
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno: variant break-up, colours, engine details
Like its predecessor, the new Baleno continues to be offered in four key variants – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. In all, the new Baleno is available in 7 different variants to choose from.
Now powered by a sole petrol engine (its predecessor got two petrol engines), all variants of the Baleno come equipped with a manual gearbox as standard. Meanwhile, barring the base Sigma variant, the AMT automatic gearbox is offered on the Delta, Zeta, and Alpha variants.
The Baleno is available in six new exterior paint shades – white, silver, grey, blue, red and beige. The interior, meanwhile, gets a new black, silver and dark blue theme.
Here is a break-up of what features will be available on each variant:
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma (Rs 6.35 lakh)
Engine: 1.2-litre petrol-MT
- Projector halogen headlamps
- LED tail-lamps
- Body colour bumpers
- Steel wheels with no cover
- TFT display in instrument cluster
- All power windows
- Keyless entry
- Automatic climate control
- Rear defogger
- Tilt power steering
- Dual airbags
- Reverse parking sensors
- Brake assist
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta (Rs 7.19 - 7.69 lakh)
Engines: 1.2-litre petrol-MT, 1.2-litre petrol-AMT
- Steel wheels with wheel cover
- Body coloured door handles and ORVMs
- Chrome garnish on grille
- Rear parcel tray
- 7.0-inch infotainment system with SmartPlay Studio
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4-speakers
- Steering mounted controls
- Electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs
- ESP with hill hold (AMT only)
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta (Rs 8.09 - 8.59 lakh)
Engines: 1.2-litre petrol-MT, 1.2-litre petrol-AMT
- LED projector headlamps
- Auto headlamps with follow-me-home function
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Chrome door handles
- Front center armrest with sliding function
- 60-40 rear seat split,
- Colour TFT display
- Rear seat adjustable headrest
- Front footwell lamp
- 7.0-inch infotainment system with SmartPlay Pro+
- Advanced voice assistant
- OTA upgrades
- Suzuki Connect and Alexa Connect
- Rear AC vents
- Driver seat height adjuster
- Telescopic steering wheel
- Start/stop button
- Rear wiper with washer
- 6 airbags
- Rear view camera
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2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha (Rs 8.99 - 9.49 lakh)
Engines: 1.2-litre petrol-MT, 1.2-litre petrol-AMT
- 16-inch dual tone alloy wheels
- LED fog lamps with chrome garnish
- LED Daytime Running lamps
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- 9-inch touchscreen with SmartPlay Pro+
- Arkamys surround sound system
- Heads-up display
- Cruise control
- Auto folding ORVMs
- Auto dimming IRVM
- 360deg camera
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno: engine and gearbox details
Under the hood, the new Baleno is powered by a sole 90hp, 113Nm, K12N DualJet petrol engine. This engine comes with variable valve timing and an integrated starter generator (ISG) that allows for auto engine stop/start to help save fuel. It, however, does not feature Maruti’s SHVS mild-hybrid system for additional torque boost and efficiency.
The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard, but for the automatic gearbox, Maruti Suzuki has swapped the CVT from the outgoing model in favour of a 5-speed AMT. This is in the interest of cost saving and making the automatic variants more accessible to the buyers. The outgoing version of the Baleno was also offered with an 83hp, 1.2-litre K12M petrol engine, although this has been discontinued with this new model.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno: rivals
The new Baleno continues its rivalry in the premium hatchback segment with the likes of the Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz, Tata Altroz, Volkswagen Polo and the soon-to-be-updated Toyota Glanza.
If you are in the market to buy the new Baleno, which variant and engine-gearbox combination are you likely to go for? Let us know in the comments below.
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