Maruti Suzuki Baleno Becomes Expensive in India; Check Details Here

Maruti Suzuki has announced a price hike for its popular premium hatchback, the Baleno, in India. The increase varies across different variants, with a maximum hike of Rs 9,000. The updated prices have already come into effect across dealerships nationwide. Despite the price revision, the Baleno continues to be one of the top-selling cars in its segment, known for its feature-rich cabin, advanced infotainment system, and fuel-efficient engine options. Powered by a 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine, the Baleno offers manual and AMT gearbox choices. Key features include a 9-inch touchscreen with SmartPlay Pro+, connected car tech, six airbags, and a 360-degree camera. While Maruti has not specified reasons for the hike, rising input costs are likely a factor.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Price Hike

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in four trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. Recent price changes have made the Delta AGS, Zeta AGS, and Alpha AGS variants more expensive by up to Rs 9,000, while the remaining models have seen a hike of Rs 4,000.

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With these adjustments, the entry-level Baleno is priced at Rs 6.70 lakh, while the top-of-the-line version now costs Rs 9.92 lakh. Both mentioned prices are ex-showroom figures.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Powertrain Options

Under the hood, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine that generates 89bhp of maximum power and 113Nm of peak torque, available with both five-speed manual and automatic transmission options. Meanwhile, the CNG version delivers 76.4bhp and 98.5Nm, paired solely with the manual gearbox.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Features and Safety Tech 

Notable features include a heads-up display, cruise control, keyless entry, push-button ignition, and automatic climate control. It is further equipped with a 9-inch infotainment display supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with an Arkamys audio system featuring four speakers and two tweeters.

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In terms of safety, the Baleno offers up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-hold assist, ISOFIX mounts, rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. It comes in seven monotone paint jobs, including Nexa Blue, Opulent Red, Arctic White, and Pearl Midnight Black.

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