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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti’s premium hatchback, updated in September 2026 with the Swift’s 1.2 three-cylinder engine, better claimed economy and Level 2 ADAS on the new Alpha (O). It suits families who want a roomy, frugal hatchback with six airbags as standard and features such as a head-up display and 360-degree camera that are rare at this price.

₹5.99 – 9.99 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 1197 cc
Mileage: 23.80–24.77 km/l, 33.61 km/kg (CNG)

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At a glance

6 airbags and ESP on every variant
Claimed 23.80 km/l manual, 24.77 km/l AMT
CNG claims 33.61 km/kg on Delta and Zeta
Level 2 ADAS on Alpha (O) for ₹9.50 lakh
AMT costs ₹50,000 extra at every trim

Our pick at each price

Zeta₹8.00 lakh
The petrol manual Zeta at ₹8 lakh brings the 9-inch screen, rear camera, climate control, wireless charger and alloys. It is where the Baleno stops feeling basic, without the ₹1.10 lakh comfort premium above it.
Alpha (O)₹9.50 lakh
If your budget reaches Alpha at all, spend ₹40,000 more for Alpha (O) at ₹9.50 lakh (manual) and get Level 2 ADAS. Stopping at Alpha is the one poor choice in this range.

Rivals

Hyundai i20₹5.99 – 10.68 lakh
Toyota Glanza₹6.73 – 9.99 lakh
Citroen C3₹4.99 – 10.21 lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno specifications

Mileage (ARAI)23.80–24.77 km/l, 33.61 km/kg (CNG)
TransmissionManual, AMT
Body typeHatchback
Fuel typePetrol, CNG
Engine1197 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	1.2 three-cylinder petrol, 1.2 CNG
Gearboxes	Manual, AMT
Power	82.9 PS
Torque	112 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	23.80–24.77 km/l, 33.61 km/kg (CNG)
Seats	5
Length	3990 mm
Width	1745 mm
Height	1500 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm
Ground clearance	170 mm
Boot space	318 litres
Fuel tank	37 litres

Maruti Suzuki Baleno variants: price and features

Base variant
Baleno
Sigma
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 23.80 km/l
₹5.99 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Rear defogger
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Rear defogger
- 60:40 split rear seat
- Keyless entry
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Baleno
Delta
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 23.80 km/l
₹7.00 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.01 lakh more than Sigma for
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear AC vents
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- 7-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Rear USB-C charging
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Baleno
Delta
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 24.77 km/l
₹7.50 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.50 lakh more than Delta for
- 5-speed AMT
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- 5-speed AMT
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
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Baleno
Delta
CNG · 1197 cc · Manual · 33.61 km/kg
₹7.92 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.42 lakh more than Delta for
- Factory CNG
- 6 airbags
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- Factory CNG
- 6 airbags
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
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Baleno
Zeta
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 23.80 km/l
₹8.00 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.07 lakh more than Delta for
- 9-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic climate control
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- 9-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic climate control
- Wireless phone charger
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED projector headlamps
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Baleno
Zeta
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 24.77 km/l
₹8.50 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 9-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic climate control
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- 9-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic climate control
- Wireless phone charger
- 16-inch alloy wheels
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Baleno
Zeta
CNG · 1197 cc · Manual · 33.61 km/kg
₹8.92 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 9-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic climate control
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- 9-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Automatic climate control
- Wireless phone charger
- 16-inch alloy wheels
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Baleno
Alpha
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 23.80 km/l
₹9.10 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.17 lakh more than Zeta for
- 360-degree camera
- Head-up display
- Ventilated front seats
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- 360-degree camera
- Head-up display
- Ventilated front seats
- Cruise control
- Clarion audio
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Baleno
Alpha (O)
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 23.80 km/l
₹9.50 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.40 lakh more than Alpha for
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
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- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
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Baleno
Alpha
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 24.77 km/l
₹9.60 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.10 lakh more than Alpha (O) for
- 360-degree camera
- Head-up display
- Ventilated front seats
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- 360-degree camera
- Head-up display
- Ventilated front seats
- Cruise control
- Clarion audio
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Top variant
Baleno
Alpha (O)
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 24.77 km/l
₹9.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.39 lakh more than Alpha for
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
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- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
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Our verdict on the Baleno

Zeta is the sensible Baleno, and if you are looking at Alpha, skip it and take Alpha (O). Zeta at ₹8 lakh has everything most buyers use. Alpha costs ₹1.10 lakh more for ventilated seats, a head-up display and a 360-degree camera, but the next step to Alpha (O) adds Level 2 ADAS for only ₹40,000. The new three-cylinder engine is more frugal than the old four-cylinder, though slightly less smooth and a little down on power. The AMT is a flat ₹50,000 and claims better economy than the manual. CNG is limited to Delta and Zeta, so a CNG buyer cannot have the top features.

Good things

The ADAS step costs ₹40,000, a fraction of what the comfort steps below it cost
The AMT is a flat ₹50,000 at every trim and claims better economy than the manual
Six airbags and ESP from the base Sigma upward
Head-up display, 360-degree camera and ventilated seats are rare at this price

Could be better

Steep ₹1 lakh steps between Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha
Sigma is bare enough that the real entry price is ₹7 lakh
CNG only on Delta and Zeta, so CNG buyers miss the top features
New three-cylinder engine is down on power against the old four-cylinder

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno colours and photos

Colours on sale

Arctic White
Splendid Silver
Grandeur Grey
Bluish Black
Nexa Blue
Opulent Red
Enigmatic Teal Green

Maruti Suzuki Baleno: the frugal hatchback that added ADAS

The Baleno is Maruti’s premium hatchback, sold through Nexa. The September 2026 facelift swapped the old four-cylinder K12N for the 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E from the Swift and Dzire. It makes about 83 PS and 112 Nm, with a five-speed manual or AMT. Claimed economy rose to 23.80 km/l for the manual and 24.77 km/l for the AMT.

There are five trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha and the new Alpha (O). Prices run from ₹5.99 lakh to ₹9.99 lakh ex-showroom. Factory CNG is offered on Delta and Zeta only, with a manual gearbox, and claims 33.61 km/kg. The automatic is a flat ₹50,000 extra at every trim, and CNG costs ₹92,500 more than the equivalent petrol manual.

Every Baleno has six airbags, ESP and hill hold. Delta adds the touchscreen and rear AC vents, Zeta the bigger screen, camera and climate control, Alpha the head-up display, 360-degree camera and ventilated seats, and Alpha (O) Level 2 ADAS. Most of the useful equipment arrives by Zeta, so the steps above it are about comfort and gadgets rather than essentials.

Which variant should you buy?

Zeta for most buyers: rear camera, 9-inch screen, climate control, wireless charger, LED projectors and alloys at ₹8 lakh. If you are spending over ₹9 lakh, go to Alpha (O) for ADAS rather than Alpha. Sigma is too bare for most families.

Petrol or CNG?

CNG costs ₹92,500 more than the petrol at Delta and Zeta and claims 33.61 km/kg. It suits heavy city use. It is manual only, power drops to about 70 hp and boot space shrinks because of the cylinder. For mixed driving, the new petrol is already frugal.

Manual or AMT?

The AMT is ₹50,000 more at every trim and Maruti claims it is more economical than the manual. It pauses on upshifts but is easy to live with in traffic. If you want two pedals at this price, it is a fair deal.

How does it compare with the Toyota Glanza?

The Glanza is a rebadged Baleno built by Maruti and sold by Toyota. Toyota is due to launch the facelifted Glanza in mid-October 2026. Compare equivalent trims, on-road quotes and warranty terms, and pick the dealer that offers the better deal and service.

Baleno vs rivals

Spec	Maruti Suzuki Baleno₹5.99 – 9.99 lakh	Hyundai i20₹5.99 – 10.68 lakh	Toyota Glanza₹6.73 – 9.99 lakh	Citroen C3₹4.99 – 10.21 lakh	Tata Altroz₹6.00 – 10.90 lakh
Body	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Fuel	Petrol, CNG	Petrol	Petrol, CNG	Petrol, CNG	Petrol, CNG, Diesel
Engines	1.2 three-cylinder petrol, 1.2 CNG	1.2 petrol	1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG	1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG, 1.2 turbo petrol	1.2 petrol, 1.5 diesel, 1.2 CNG
Power	82.9 PS	88 PS	90 PS	82–110 PS	90 PS
Gearbox	Manual, AMT	Manual, IVT	Manual, AMT	Manual, Automatic	Manual, DCA
Mileage	23.80–24.77 km/l, 33.61 km/kg (CNG)	16–20 km/l	22.35–22.94 km/l, 30.61 km/kg (CNG)	18.3–19.3 km/l (petrol), 28.1 km/kg (CNG)	18.5–23.64 km/l
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Boot	318 litres	311 litres	318 litres	315 litres	345 litres
Compare	Viewing	Baleno vs i20	Baleno vs Glanza	Baleno vs C3	Baleno vs Altroz

Maruti Suzuki Baleno mileage

1197 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
23.80 km/l
Variants
5
1197 cc, PetrolAMT
Claimed (ARAI)
24.77 km/l
Variants
4
1197 cc, CNGManual
Claimed (ARAI)
33.61 km/kg
Variants
2

Maruti Suzuki Baleno on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹6.58 – 11.18 lakh
Mumbai₹7.01 – 11.60 lakh
Bengaluru₹7.27 – 12.04 lakh
Chennai₹7.12 – 11.78 lakh
Kolkata₹6.94 – 11.48 lakh
Bhopal₹6.82 – 11.28 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Baleno EMI

₹10,062 a month

On ₹5.99 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹1.20 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹1.25 lakh.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQ

What is the price of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno in India?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno costs ₹5.99 to 9.99 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Maruti Suzuki Baleno come with?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is sold with petrol and CNG power (1.2 three-cylinder petrol, 1.2 CNG).

What is the mileage of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is 23.80–24.77 km/l, 33.61 km/kg (CNG).

How many people can the Maruti Suzuki Baleno seat?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a 5-seater hatchback.

What is the length of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is 3990 mm long, 1745 mm wide and 1500 mm tall, with a 2520 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Maruti Suzuki Baleno have?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has 318 litres of boot space.

Does the Maruti Suzuki Baleno come with an automatic gearbox?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is offered with manual, amt gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has 170 mm of ground clearance.

Which Maruti Suzuki Baleno variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.