Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno was finally launched in India on Monday (October 26, 2915) in the price bracket of Rs 4.99 lakh – Rs. 8.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Positioned above the Maruti Swift, the Baleno takes the likes of Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo and Honda Jazz head on.

Price List (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Petrol variants

Sigma – Rs. 4.99 lakh
Delta – Rs. 5.71 lakh
Zeta – Rs. 6.31 lakh
Alpha – Rs. 7.01 lakh
Delta CVT – Rs. 6.76 lakh

Diesel variants:

Sigma – Rs. 6.16 lakh
Delta – Rs 6.81 lakh
Zeta – Rs. 7.41 lakh
Alpha – Rs. 8.11 lakh

Features

Though its rivals may look as feature-rich as the Maruti Baleno, it has competitive edge over its rivals in terms of safety features. Unlike its competitors, the Maruti’s premium hatch gets dual airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and anti-theft security system as standard features.

Variant-wise key features of Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Baleno Sigma

– Gear shift indicator
– Front power windows
– Tilt-adjustable steering
– Driver and front-passenger airbags
– Central locking
– Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
– Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
– Anti-theft security system

Baleno Delta (In addition to the features offered with the Sigma variant)

– Automatic air-conditioning
– Electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMS)
– Bluetooth
– 60:40 split rear seats
– Optional CVT automatic gearbox
– Rear wiper
– Rear defogger
– All four power windows
– Steering-mounted audio controls
– Keyless entry

Baleno Zeta (In addition to the features offered with the Delta variant)

– Automatic day * night internal rear view mirror,
– Alloy wheels
– Tilt & telescopic steering
– Height-adjustable driver seat
– UV-cut glass
– leather-wrapped steering wheel & gear knob
– Automatic headlamps
– Engine start-stop button

Baleno Alpha (In addition to the features offered with the Zeta variant)

– Projector headlamps,
– Reverse parking camera
– LED daytime running lights
– 7-inch touchscreen SmartPlay system

Colours

The Maruti Baleno is available with a total of 7 colour options – Granite grey, Autumn Orange, Premium Urban Blue, Solid Fire Red, Metallic Premium Silver, Arctic White and Ray Blue.

Engine & Transmission Options

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes in 5 petrol and 4 diesel variants across four trim levels – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. While the petrol variants of the car come equipped with a 1.2-litre VVT unit (84bhp and 115Nm), the diesel engine is a 1.3-litre DDiS 190 engine (74bhp, 190Nm). Though both these engines also power the Swift twins, the Maruti Baleno offers better power-to-weight ratio due around 100kg less weight than the former. The Maruti Baleno is based on Suzuki’s new-generation platform that makes it lighter and stiffer than that of the Swift. While a 5-speed manual gearbox comes standard, a CVT automatic gearbox is only offered with the Delta petrol trim.

Petrol – 1.2-litre VVT with a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic gearbox
Diesel – 1.3-litre DDiS 200 with a 5-speed manual

Mileage

Besides several exciting features, what also goes in the Maruti Baleno’s favour are the class-leading mileage figures claimed by the company. While the Maruti Baleno petrol version returns an ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency of 21.4km/l, the diesel offers an outstanding 27.39km/l.

Petrol – 21.4km/l
Diesel – 27.39km/l

Dimensions

Coming to dimensions, the Maruti Baleno hatchback measures 3995mm in length, 1500mm in height, 1745mm in width and has a wheelbase of 2520mm. This certainly makes it one of the most spacious cars in its segment. The car also offers an impressive 170mm of ground clearance, which helps it handle all sorts of potholes and undulations with quite an ease.

Length – 3995mm
Height – 1500mm
Width – 1745mm
Wheelbase – 2520mm
Ground Clearance – 170mm
Boot space – 339-litres