Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Now Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available with fresh set of cosmetic and some more features inside the cabin. The vehicle is available in four variants – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The vehicle is available in petrol and diesel engine options. The vehicle is available in six color options – pearl artic white, premium silver, nexa blue, autumn orange, phoenix red and magma grey.

The Baleno hatchback now features a revised bumper which sports a wider center air-dam and air ducts on either side which are surrounded by the C-shaped profile. The new grille features a three-dimensional detailing and has been slightly tweaked to make the face look wider. The vehicle newly gets updated precision cut two tone 16-inch alloy wheels.

The Baleno is available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates 84bhp of power with 140Nm of torque. The diesel on the other side gets a 1.3-litre engine that generates 75bhp of power with 190Nm of torque. Both the engines get a five speed manual as standard, but only the petrol engine gets a CVT option.

For freshness, the Baleno now gets black interiors with premium blue detailing. The hatchback gets a dual tone seat fabric design and an upgraded next generation Smart-play Studio connected infotainment system with Apple Car-play and Android Auto. The device also gives out vehicle information and alerts on low fuel, parking brake, etc. Standard safety features includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts and rear parking sensors are standard.

Maruti Baleno Rivals: Maruti’s premium hatchback locks horns with the Toyota Glanza, Volkswagen Polo, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz. Its petrol-hybrid variant has no direct rival.