Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced the Stunning New Baleno, bringing a fresh design, new safety features and improved convenience to the premium hatchback segment. Built around the theme ‘Dare to go Glam’, the new Baleno is aimed at young and ambitious urban customers looking for a stylish and feature-rich car.
Bookings for the Stunning New Baleno are now open at ₹11,000, while prices start at ₹6,09,900, ex-showroom. The new Baleno gets a redesigned front fascia featuring a modern version of the NEXWave grille. The wider grille includes prominent 3D patterns and horizontal chrome slats, giving the car a stronger road presence. The model also features a newly designed front bumper, lower grille, chrome accent fender garnish, LED daytime running lamps and a shark fin antenna.
The hatchback is available in seven colour options, including the new Enigmatic Teal shade. One of the key additions to the Stunning New Baleno is Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The system uses a combination of radar and camera technology and includes Advanced Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Assist, Vehicle Sway Warning and Forward Collision Warning.
The new Baleno also comes with six airbags, Electronic Stability Program, ABS with EBD, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill Hold Control, reverse parking sensors, three-point seat belts, seat belt reminders and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Inside, the hatchback offers ventilated front seats with leatherette upholstery, a 360 View Camera and Head-Up Display. The 22.86 cm SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The car is also equipped with Suzuki Connect telematics, offering more than 40 connected features covering vehicle safety, security, trips, driving behaviour, alerts and remote operations. Powering the new Baleno is the Advanced Z12E engine, producing 61 kW at 5,700 rpm and 112.4 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. The engine features Idle Start-Stop technology and Dual VVT.
The car is available with five-speed manual and Auto Gear Shift transmission options. The manual version delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 23.80 km/l, while the AGS version offers 24.77 km/l. The Baleno S-CNG is also available with the Z12E engine and delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 33.61 km/kg.
Customers can further personalise the new Baleno with the Elegrande Collection and Novo-Spirit Collection accessory packages. With a diverse portfolio spanning hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and multi-purpose vehicles, Maruti Suzuki commands a significant share of the domestic passenger vehicle market. The company operates advanced manufacturing facilities in Haryana and Gujarat and maintains one of the country’s largest sales and service networks. Alongside strengthening its presence in traditional vehicle segments, Maruti Suzuki is expanding its focus on green mobility through hybrid, CNG, and electric vehicle technologies, while also increasing exports to global markets as part of its long-term growth strategy.
