1. What is the current status of Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
Maruti Suzuki’s much awaited premium hatchback, Baleno has been launched in India and it will sit above the best seller Swift. Now, Maruti has introduced CVT gearbox on Zeta variant which was available only on Delta trim till now.
2. In which category Maruti Suzuki Baleno falls?
Maruti Suzuki Baleno falls under the hatchback category and will be pitched in the premium segment.
3. How many types of fuel units are available in Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
Maruti Suzuki Baleno is making its way with both the fuel units, i.e. Petrol and Diesel.
4. The available color options for Maruti Suzuki Baleno are?
Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in seven vibrant exterior paint schemes- Granite grey, premium Silver, autumn orange, Fire red, Granite grey, premium urban blue and pearl arctic white. Baleno looks at its premium best in pearl arctic white and Fire red colors.
5. Is there an automatic transmission in Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
Yes, Baleno is available with an automatic transmission, its Delta petrol trim is mated to a 5 speed CVT (Continuously variable transmission) while other variants of the hatchback comes paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
6. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Diesel | |
| Engine Type: | 4-cyl, 16V, 1.3L DDis engine |
| Engine Size: | 1248cc |
| Max Power: | 74bhp@4000rpm |
| Max Torque: | 190Nm@2000rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 speed manual (MT) |
| Wheel-Drive | FWD |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Petrol | |
| Engine Type: | 4-cyl, 16V, 1.2L VVT engine |
| Engine Size: | 1197cc |
| Max Power: | 83.1bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115Nm@4000rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 speed manual (MT)/ 5 speed CVT |
| Wheel-Drive | FWD |
7. The Exact price tag of Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Pricing (ex-showroom Delhi): | |
| Diesel Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma | Rs. 6,33,928 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta | Rs. 7,00,024 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta | Rs. 7,61,258 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha | Rs. 8,32,699 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Pricing (ex-showroom Delhi): | |
| Petrol Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma | Rs. 5,15,263 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta | Rs. 5,80,711 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta | Rs. 6,41,205 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta CVT | Rs. 6,86,675 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha | Rs. 7,11,776 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta CVT | Rs. 7,47,000 lakhs |
8. Please inform about the on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Baleno.
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Pricing (On-road pricing Delhi): | |
| Diesel Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma | Rs. 7,20,021 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta | Rs. 7,94,677 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta | Rs. 8,63,840 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha | Rs. 9,44,533 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Pricing (On-road pricing Delhi): | |
| Petrol Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma | Rs. 5,61,514 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta | Rs. 6,32,329 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta | Rs. 7,17,019 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta CVT | Rs. 7,67,582 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha | Rs. 7,95,494 lakhs |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta CVT | Rs. 8,34,664 lakhs |
9. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
| Front – 185/65 R15 (Tubeless) |
| Rear- 185/65 R15 (Tubeless) |
| Front – 195/55 R16 (Tubeless) |
| Rear- 195/55 R16 (Tubeless) |
10. What type of suspension system fixed in Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
Front: McPherson strut and anti roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam with Gas filled shock absorbers
11. Is cruise control available in it?
No, cruise control is not available in any of the variants of Maruti Suzuki Baleno.
12. Which safety features Maruti Suzuki Baleno has?
Maruti Suzuki has equipped with all the bells and whistles one would expect from a premium hatchback. Taking the safety aspect very seriously, Maruti has made features like Dual front airbags, ABS (Anti-lock braking system), EBD (Electronic brake force distribution), Anti theft security system, front seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters, dual horn and driver side seat belt reminder as standard across all variants of the hatchback. The top variants also sports reverse parking camera with display aid, auto headlamps, anti-pinch technology, rear defogger, rear parking sensors and auto dimming IRVM.
To further strengthen the available safety aid, Maruti Suzuki Baleno is build on Suzuki’s TECT (total effective control technology) which uses intensive steel for protecting occupant from impact absorption.
13. What is the acceleration and top speed of Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
Baleno is available in two engine choices- 1.2l VVT petrol and 1.3l DDis diesel; the former can hit 100km mark from a standstill in just 13 seconds before hitting the top speed of 160km/hr. On the other hand, diesel can make a ton in just 15 seconds while offering the top speed of 150km/hr.
14. Seating capacity of Maruti Suzuki Baleno is?
Maruti Suzuki Baleno has seating capacity for 5 persons and the car is wide enough to house three adults at rear.
15. What is the boot capacity of Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
Maruti Suzuki Baleno offers a massive boot capacity of 353 liters which is sufficient enough to lodge 3-4 full size bags.
16. What common & unique interior features Maruti Suzuki Baleno get?
Since Baleno is a premium hatchback, it features 7 inch Smartplay infotainment system with navigation, Apple car play, voice command, bluetooth, USB connectivity options. Apart from a touchscreen infotainment system it comes loaded with features like automatic climate control, 4.2 inch multi function MID with color display, auto dimming IRVM, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, glove box and foot well illumination, telescopic steering, puddle lamps, height adjustable driver’s seat, auto adjustable ORVMs, push start/stop button, 60:40 rear seat spilt, central locking, keyless go, indicator stalk, power windows and many more.
A black dashboard with silver detailing on AC vents, and steering wheel along with V shaped central console goes well with premium quotient of the hatchback
17. Please tell the mileage figure of Maruti Suzuki Baleno – ARAI-certified, highway and city-road?
| Engine type | ARAI/Highway km/l | City km/l (approx) |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Diesel | 27.39 | 22.6 |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno Petrol | 21.40 | 17.8 |
18. In Indian car market, which are the main competitors of this model?
Maruti Suzuki Baleno is making its entry into very competitive segment against dominant players like Hyundai Elite, Honda Jazz and Volkswagen Polo.
