Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno To Launch On February 23

• Facelifted Maruti Baleno to come in six trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Zeta (O), Alpha, and Alpha (O).
• Pre-launch bookings underway for a token of Rs 11,000.
• New additions include a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, head-up display, and six airbags.
• Will get only the 90PS 1.2-litre petrol without a mild-hybrid system.
• A 5-speed MT is standard, while the CVT has been replaced with AMT.
• Likely to be priced from Rs 6.5 lakh.

Mark your calendars, viewers. Maruti Suzuki will announce the prices of the facelifted Baleno on February 23. Pre-launch bookings are underway for a token amount of Rs 11,000. The premium hatchback will be offered in six broad trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Zeta (O) (New), Alpha, and Alpha (O) (New). 

This is a major overhaul for the facelifted Baleno. Up front, the grille is larger and the headlamps are sleeker, giving the hatch a bold demeanor. The redesigned bumper also gels along with the design. In profile, the revised set of alloy wheels are the only change, while the rear-end features new split-LED tail lamps. 

Inside, the new blue-black dual-tone dash features a 9-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The climate control knobs have been redesigned while the steering wheel is lifted from the Dzire. Maruti is also playing the feature games to woo buyers. 

New additions include a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, six airbags, an Arkamys-tuned sound system, and a wireless phone charger. Other features onboard include automatic climate control, cruise control, keyless entry with push button start, and auto LED headlights. 

Passenger safety is taken care of by electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child-seat mounts. 

Underneath the hood, the Baleno will get just the 90PS 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine with idle start-stop functionality. The 83PS 1.2-litre petrol engine has been dropped from the Baleno. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered as standard while the smooth CVT has been replaced by an AMT. A downgrade, but it should make the automatic variant more cost effective. 

We have also got you readers a couple of exclusive stories about its fuel efficiency, safety, exterior colour options, and interior images. You can check them out by clicking on these links below:

• EXCLUSIVE: Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s Fuel Efficiency Figures Leaked
• EXCLUSIVE: 2022 Maruti Baleno Facelift Will Offer Six Airbags
• EXCLUSIVE: You Can Buy The Facelifted 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno In Six Paint Schemes

The facelifted Baleno is expected to be priced from Rs 6.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It will square off against the Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, and soon-to-be-launched updated Toyota Glanza.