The mid-size hatchback segment has recently witnessed the arrival of the facelifted Baleno, featuring a refreshed appearance, a new powertrain and even some segment-first features, making it a more mature offering than ever before. In this thread, let’s review all the key information about the new Baleno so you can make an informed decision.
New Maruti Baleno Facelift 2026 – Price and Variants
Maruti Suzuki offers the 2026 Baleno in five variants: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha, and Alpha (O), with prices starting from Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
| Variant | Petrol | Petrol+CNG | |
| Manual | AMT | MT | |
| Sigma | Rs 5.99 lakh | – | – |
| Delta | Rs 7 lakh | Rs 7.50 lakh | Rs 7.92 lakh |
| Zeta | Rs 8 lakh | Rs 8.50 lakh | Rs 8.92 lakh |
| Alpha | Rs 9.10 lakh | Rs 9.60 lakh | – |
| Alpha (O) | Rs 9.50 lakh | Rs 9.99 lakh | – |
Note: Earlier, its prices started from Rs 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom); however, it has now been reduced to Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Variant-Wise Colour Options
Maruti Suzuki offers the new Baleno in seven monotone shades: White, Blue, Silver, Black, Grey, Red and Teal. Here’s a look at the variant-wise colour choices: –
| Colour | Sigma | Delta | Zeta, Alpha and Alpha (O) |
| Arctic White | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grandeur Grey | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Splendid Silver | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nexa Blue | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opulent Red | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluish Black | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enigmatic Teal (NEW) | – | – | ✓ |
2026 Maruti Baleno: Engine Specifications and Mileage
With the facelift update, the biggest change comes beneath the bonnet in the form of the new Z-series 3-cylinder, 1.2-litre petrol engine, which was introduced in the Swift in 2024, replacing the outgoing 4-cylinder unit. Maruti continues to offer the hatch with a factory-fitted CNG kit.
| Engine | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol with CNG |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Max Power | 83 PS | 70 PS |
| Peak Torque | 112 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT/5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT |
| ARAI-claimed Mileage (Fuel Efficiency) | 23.80 kmpl (MT)/24.77 kmpl (AMT) | 33.61 km/kg |
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Variant-wise Powertrain Option
| Variants | Powertrain Options |
| Sigma | – 1.2-litre petrol with manual gearbox |
| Delta | – 1.2-litre petrol with manual and AMT gearbox options – 1.2-litre petrol + CNG with manual gearbox |
| Zeta | – 1.2-litre petrol with manual and AMT gearbox options – 1.2-litre petrol + CNG with manual gearbox |
| Alpha | – 1.2-litre petrol with manual and AMT gearbox options |
| Alpha (O) | – 1.2-litre petrol with manual and AMT gearbox options |
2026 Maruti Baleno: Key Features
Maruti has loaded the 2026 Baleno with a host of comfort, convenience and safety features, including a few segment-first amenities. These include: –
- Ventilated front seats (segment-first)
- Heads-up display (segment-first)
- Automatic LED projector headlamps
- LED fog lamps
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Clarion premium sound system
- Wireless charger with active cooling
- Connected car tech
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Auto AC
- Rear AC vents
- Adaptive cruise control (segment-first)
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Leatherette-upholstery
- Type-C charging port
- Powered side mirrors
- Front centre armrest
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- ISOFIX anchors
- 360-degree camera
- 6 airbags
- ESC
- Traction control
- Hill hold assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Level-2 ADAS suite, with active safety techs like rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control, high beam assist, auto-emergency braking, lane keep assist, and safe exit warning (segment-first)
Competition Check
The Baleno facelift is positioned against the Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20, and its rebadged version, the Toyota Glanza, which is also expected to receive similar updates in the coming weeks.
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