THE NEW AGE BALENO-From MARUTI SUZUKI

Maruti Baleno Price: Maruti has priced the hatchback from Rs 6.35 lakh to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Baleno Variants: The new Baleno is offered in four trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha.

Maruti Baleno Engine and Transmission: It is powered by the same 1.2-liter DualJet petrol engine (90PS/113Nm) with idle-start/stop technology. It comes with a standard 5-speed manual and an optional 5-speed AMT. The claimed mileage figures for the MT are 22.35kmpl, while that of the AMT is 22.94kmpl. A CNG variant may be introduced later.

Maruti Baleno Features: The updated Baleno gets a host of new equipment, including a segment-first head-up display, a 360-degree camera, rear AC vents, rear fast-charging USB ports (regular and type-C), and LED fog lamps. Other features include revised LED projector headlights, an Arkamys-tuned sound system, a rearview camera, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and cruise control. Features such as auto climate control, push-button start/stop, and keyless entry have been retained.

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Though the overall silhouette and dimensions of the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno remain unchanged, it sports a new bumper along with a wider and slimmer grille. The grille gets chrome garnish that extends to the angular LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs. The shoulder line is revised and it does look more contemporary than before. The wing mirrors with integrated turn indicators and chrome door handles have been carried over from its predecessor along with the 16-inch alloy wheels.

However, the biggest upgrade on the new Baleno is on the inside, and tech has been one of the major focus areas in the making of this new premium hatchback. The cabin layout has been revised as well and the biggest highlight is the new dashboard sporting a bigger and advanced 9-inch Smartplay Pro standalone touchscreen unit that takes center stage. It gets an all-new interface featuring much sharper and crisper graphics. The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno will also get over 40 connected car features along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and we expect Maruti to also offer an in-built navigation system in the new SmartPlay Pro Plus. The list of features includes Alexa assistance, head-up Display, wireless charging, a new sound system with ARKAMYS tuning, and a 360-view camera view among others. That said, the major upgrade has to be six airbags on the inside adding to its safety nest.

Under the hood, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno right now comes with a 1.2-liter VVT motor, and a more powerful 1.2-litre Dualjet, Dual VVT engine, and they are expected to remain unchanged. The former gets the option of both a five-speed manual and an automatic CVT unit, while the more powerful engine, which also gets the mild-hybrid system comes with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard. The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno will rival the likes of the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz, and Volkswagen Polo.

Specification of Maruti Baleno

ARAI Mileage	22.94 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Displacement (cc)	1197
No. of cylinder	4
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113Nm@4400rpm
Seating Capacity	5
TransmissionType	Automatic
Boot Space (Litres)	318
Fuel Tank Capacity	37.0
Body Type	Hatchback