When Baleno facelift will launch in India

2022 MARUTHI SUZUKI BALENO FACELIFT LAUNCHED, IN INDIA AT PRICE 65 LAKH

Maruti Suzuki India has finally launched the much anticipated New Baleno in India at Rs 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti Suzuki is offering the new Baleno in 4 variants, with the top spec version priced at Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Baleno gets multiple segment-first features, making it the most advanced Maruti product yet along with design updates

The Baleno facelift gets multiple new updates, along with some first in the segment features, making it Maruti Suzuki's most feature packed car ever. The car competes in the premium hatchback segment against models like Honda Jazz, Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20.

The new Baleno gets a new set of headlights with DRLs and wider grille upfront. The rear end gets new taillight design LEDs with a few changes in the bumper design as well. It also has got a new set of 10-spoke alloy wheels now

coming to the feature upgrades, it gets, Head-Up Display. The HUD feature allows customers to drive without taking their eyes off the road by conveniently displaying important information from the speedometer, climate control etc.

It also gets a new infotainment system that will come with a 22.86 cm (9-inch) High-Definition display, intuitive user interface with Advanced Voice Assist to offer customers a connected driving experience. It will provide a better acoustic experience with “Surround Sense” powered by ARKAMYS, offering signature ambience created to suit various moods

All of these interior features will be complemented by fresh interior designs. The new designs are expected to include dual-tone dashboards with new upholstery and hints of chrome here and there. For safety, it is equipped with a 360 View Camera and 6 airbags along with ABS with EBD.

The next-generation Suzuki Connect will offer more than 40 plus features, including vehicle safety-security, trips & driving behavior, status-alerts, and remote operations through the all-new Suzuki Connect App (Smartphone & Smartwatch) Amazon Alexa devices

COMPETITON CHECK

With prices ranging between Rs 6.35 lakh-9.49 lakh, the new Bale no undercuts most of its rivals, including the Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz, Toyota Glanza and Volkswagen Polo. The Hyundai i20 saw its price rise with the new model due to a notable step up in features and ranges between Rs 6.98 lakh-11.47 lakh. Meanwhile, prices for the Honda Jazz fall between Rs 7.71 lakh-9.95 lakh.

Even the Toyota Glanza, which is based on the previous iteration of the Bale no, is pricier than the new one, with prices starting at Rs 7.70 lakh and going up to Rs 9.66 lakh. The decade-old Volkswagen Polo, meanwhile, ranges between Rs 6.45 lakh toten twenty-five lakh. Maruti has, thus, priced the Bale no quite competitively in its class, as even with a significant leap in terms of technology and equipment, it’s more affordable than its rivals. It is only the Tata Altroz in this segment that undercuts the new Bale no, priced between Rs 5.99 lakh-9.39 lakh

ENGINE AND GEAR BOX

Powering the refreshed Bale no is a solitary 90hp, 1.2-litre, four-cylinder DualJet K12N petrol engine. The engine can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT automatic gearbox (replacing the older model’s CVT unit). ARAI-claimed fuel economy of the new engine with the manual gearbox is 22.35kpl, while the new AMT versions return 22.94kpl.

Marti has also given the Bale no a new suspension setup along with larger 14-inch disc brakes for the front wheel