EXCLUSIVE: Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s Fuel Efficiency Figures Leaked

Published February 15, 2022
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The Baleno will only get a 90PS 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine, with an AMT replacing the earlier CVT. Plus, no more mild-hybrid tech

Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s Fuel Efficiency Figures Leaked highlights

Facelifted Baleno MT and AMT return 22.35kmpl and 22.94kmpl, respectively.
Manual slightly less efficient than before, vice versa for AT.
Engine now only gets idle auto-start/stop
The 83PS 1.2-litre petrol with CVT axed.
Prices likely to start from Rs 6.5 lakh.

One big update to the facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno will be the availability of only a 90PS 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine without mild-hybrid technology. While the 5-speed manual has been retained, the automatic variants will see the smooth CVT replaced by an AMT as a more cost-effective option.

How does this work out for the deathless query, ‘kitna deti hai?’

We have got our hands on a leaked document revealing all the important details:

	Pre-facelift Baleno DualJet	Facelifted Baleno DualJet
Manual	23.87kmpl	22.35kmpl
Automatic	19.56kmpl* (CVT)	22.94kmpl (AMT)

*CVT was earlier offered with the 83PS petrol engine

Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s Fuel Efficiency Figures Leaked overview

The only fuel-saving tech in the facelifted Baleno is its idle auto-start/stop system.
The pre-facelift Baleno DualJet packed mild-hybrid technology with torque assist for improved fuel economy.

There has been a definite step-up in features. Additions include a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car tech (Telematics only), a 360-degree camera, and a head-up display.

Passenger safety should be taken care of by multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.

The facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno will be offered in six trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Zeta (O) (New), Alpha, and Alpha (O) (new). The AMT will be limited to the Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. Pre-launch bookings are underway, and prices – expected to start from Rs 6.5 lakh – will be officially announced in the coming days.

The facelifted Baleno will lock horns with the Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, and the updated Toyota Glanza.