Maruti has lately up to date the Brezza and is now gearing as much as replace its premium hatchback, the Baleno, after a 4-year wait. The check mules have been spied continuously, and Maruti confirmed that the up to date hatchback can be unveiled on September fifth. What’s new to anticipate from the facelift? Let’s have a look!
What To Anticipate?
From the earlier spyshots, we anticipate the Baleno Facelift to get a brand new fascia with an up to date bumper design, a newly designed DRL design, and a brand new grille format.
In profile, it might get a brand new 16-inch alloy wheel design and the general silhouette is anticipated to stay the identical as the present mannequin.
On the rear, the facelift might characteristic minor adjustments akin to a brand new bumper design, and the tail lights are anticipated to be unchanged.
Inside
The Baleno Facelift is anticipated to get an up to date inside with a brand new inside theme, an up to date dashboard design and a redesigned centre console format.
Options & Security
Again in 2022, when the brand new Baleno was launched, it was fairly loaded when it comes to options like a heads-up show, segment-first 360-degree digicam and a premium cabin really feel. However with the passing of time, in 2026, it does really feel like it’s lacking a couple of options that we anticipate Maruti to incorporate with this replace that we anticipate could be included with the facelift, like a sunroof, ventilated seats, a wi-fi charger and a bigger infotainment display, in comparison with the present 9-inch setup. Moreover, the Baleno Facelift is anticipated to retain a number of options from the present mannequin, such because the head-up show, computerized local weather management, rear Sort A and Sort C charging ports, related automobile tech, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker Arkamys sound system, 60:40 cut up rear seat, and rear wiper with washer.
On the protection entrance, we anticipate the hatchback to get entrance parking sensors, together with the present security options just like the 360-degree digicam, reverse parking sensors, ABS with EBD, digital stability programme (ESP), hill maintain help (HHA), and ISOFIX baby seat mounts.
Powertrain Choices
The Maruti Baleno is being supplied in two powertrain choices: a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine and a 1.2-litre petrol engine with CNG. Listed below are the powertrain specs intimately:
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Engine |
1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol |
1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol with CNG |
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Energy |
90 PS |
77.5 PS |
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Torque |
113 Nm |
98.5 Nm |
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Transmission |
5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT |
5-speed MT |
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Claimed Mileage |
22.35 km (MT), 22.94 km (AMT) |
30.61 km/kg |
MT-Handbook Transmission, AMT- Automated Handbook Transmission
Since Maruti additionally launched the Brezza facelift with a turbo-petrol possibility, we additionally anticipate the Baleno facelift to achieve one, conserving it extra aggressive towards its major contenders.
Anticipated Value & Rivals
The Baleno Facelift is anticipated to be launched at Rs 6.80 lakh (ex-showroom). When launched, it is going to rival the Hyundai i20, Toyota Glanza, Tata Altroz and Citroen C3X.
CarDekho Says
Regardless that we anticipate just a few minor adjustments with the Baleno facelift, the replace was a lot wanted because the 2nd era Baleno was launched in 2022, and the hatchback remained unchanged for 4 years. If Maruti provides probably the most wanted options like a wi-fi charger, ventilated entrance seats, and a sunroof, the Baleno will get added to extra folks’s bucket record!
*Present Baleno pictures proven for illustration
