The brochure presents the Baleno as “The New Age Baleno” and highlights NEXA’s Crafted Futurism design language. This gives the car a modern and premium identity. With features like 360 View Camera, Head Up Display, SmartPlay Pro+, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear AC vents, rear fast charging USB ports, 6 airbags as standard, ESP with Hill Hold Assist and Suzuki Connect, the Baleno becomes a strong choice in the premium hatchback segment.
Exterior Design and Styling
The Baleno gets a bold and premium exterior design. The brochure highlights its dynamic stance, strong shoulders and sharp character lines. The car follows NEXA’s Crafted Futurism design language, which focuses on modern styling and a futuristic appeal.
At the front, the Baleno gets the NEXWave grille with chrome finish in selected variants. This gives the car a wide and aggressive look. Higher variants also offer LED projector headlamps, NEXTre’ LED DRLs and LED fog lamps, which make the front profile look premium and stylish.
The side profile looks clean and mature, while the rear gets NEXA signature LED tail lamps and back door spoiler. Depending on the variant, the Baleno offers steel wheels, full wheel covers, painted alloy wheels or precision-cut alloy wheels. The overall design is suitable for buyers who want a hatchback that looks premium without being too flashy.
Interior and Cabin Experience
Inside, the Baleno offers a premium cabin with dual-tone interiors and piano black inserts. The dashboard layout has smooth flow lines and expressive curves, giving the cabin a modern feel. The brochure highlights that the cabin is designed to make the driver feel connected with the car.
The seats are designed with deeper curves and a wrap-around style for better comfort. The Baleno has seating capacity for 5 people. Its cabin is spacious enough for city drives, office use, family travel and weekend trips. The petrol version offers 318 litres of boot space, which is practical for a premium hatchback.
Useful interior features include adjustable headrests for all occupants, rear parcel shelf, front centre sliding armrest, 60:40 split rear seat in selected variants, front footwell lamp and leather-wrapped steering wheel in the top variant. These features improve comfort and practicality.
Technology and Premium Features
Technology is one of the biggest highlights of the Baleno. The top variant offers a Head Up Display, which shows important information in the driver’s line of sight. According to the brochure, the HUD can show details like turn-by-turn navigation, speed, RPM, fuel economy, AC functions and warning notifications.
The Baleno also offers a 360 View Camera in the top variant. This feature helps while parking and driving through tight spaces. It provides multiple view modes for front and rear, along with 3D views of the vehicle’s surroundings. The brochure also mentions Approaching Object Detection and steering-based dynamic guidelines.
Other convenience features include rear AC vents, rear fast charging USB Type-A and Type-C ports, sliding centre armrest, Auto Gear Shift, LED fog lamps and cruise control depending on the variant. These features make the Baleno more comfortable for both driver and passengers.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Baleno gets a strong infotainment package. The top variant comes with SmartPlay Pro+ with a 22.86 cm touchscreen. Selected variants get SmartPlay Pro with 17.78 cm touchscreen, while lower connected variants get SmartPlay Studio depending on the variant.
The infotainment system supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available in selected variants. The system also gets onboard voice assistant with “Hi Suzuki” wake-up feature, over-the-air updates using smartphone, USB connectivity, Bluetooth, speakers and tweeters depending on the selected variant.
The top variant also offers Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS, which improves the audio experience. For buyers who want entertainment, connectivity and modern cabin technology, the Baleno offers a feature-rich package.
Suzuki Connect Features
The Baleno offers Suzuki Connect in selected variants. This connected car system lets the user access several safety, security and remote features through a smartphone, smartwatch and Alexa Skill compatibility depending on the variant.
Suzuki Connect features include emergency alerts, breakdown notification, stolen vehicle notification and tracking, tow-away tracking, geo-fence, time fence and valet alert. It also offers trip summary, driving behaviour, share trip history, area guidance and vehicle location sharing.
Alerts and notifications include overspeed alert, seatbelt alert, AC idling alert, trip start and end alert, low fuel alert, low range alert and dashboard view. Remote functions include door lock or cancel lock, hazard light on/off, headlight off, alarm, immobilizer request, battery health, smartwatch connectivity and Alexa Skill connectivity.
Engine and Performance
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine. According to the brochure, the engine capacity is 1197 cc and it has 4 cylinders. The petrol engine produces 66 kW at 6000 rpm, equal to 89.7 PS, and 113 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm.
The Baleno is also available with S-CNG technology. In petrol mode, the CNG version produces 66 kW at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm at 4400 rpm. In CNG mode, it produces 57 kW at 6000 rpm and 98.5 Nm at 4300 rpm.
Transmission options include 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT for petrol variants. The CNG version comes with 5-speed manual transmission. The AMT option is useful for city users who want smoother driving in traffic, while the manual version is good for buyers who prefer direct control.
Mileage and Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency is one of the strongest points of the Baleno.The S-CNG version delivers 30.61 km/kg.
The petrol fuel tank capacity is 37 litres. The CNG version has a 37-litre petrol tank and 55 litres water equivalent CNG capacity. For buyers with high monthly running, the CNG variant can be a smart choice because it offers lower running cost with the practicality of a premium hatchback.
Safety Features
Safety has been strongly highlighted in the Baleno brochure. The car gets 6 airbags as standard, including front, side and curtain airbags. It also gets Electronic Stability Program with Hill Hold Assist across variants.
Other safety features include rear parking sensors, rear view camera in selected variants, 360 View Camera in the top variant, high-speed alert system, 3-point ELR seat belts for all occupants, seat belt reminder for front and rear seats, brake assist, seatbelt pre-tensioner with force limiter and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
The brochure also mentions NEXA Safety Shield, which includes Suzuki-TECT body, pedestrian protection compliance, full frontal impact compliance, frontal offset compliance and side impact compliance. These features make the Baleno more confidence-inspiring for family buyers.
Dimensions and Key Specifications
| Specification |
Maruti Suzuki Baleno |
| Length |
3990 mm |
| Width |
1745 mm |
| Height |
1500 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2520 mm |
| Boot Space |
318 litres petrol |
| Seating Capacity |
5 persons |
| Minimum Turning Radius |
4.85 m |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
37 litres petrol |
Engine Specifications
| Specification |
Petrol |
CNG |
| Engine Capacity |
1197 cc |
1197 cc |
| Maximum Power |
66 kW / 89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm |
57 kW / 77.5 PS @ 6000 rpm in CNG mode |
| Maximum Torque |
113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
98.5 Nm @ 4300 rpm in CNG mode |
| Number of Cylinders |
4 |
4 |
| Transmission |
5MT / 5AMT |
5MT |
| Fuel Efficiency |
22.35 km/l MT, 22.94 km/l AMT |
30.61 km/kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
37 litres |
Petrol 37 litres, CNG 55 litres water equivalent |
Brakes, Suspension and Tyres
The Baleno gets disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. For suspension, it uses MacPherson strut at the front and torsion beam at the rear. The car also gets electric power steering with rack and pinion type setup.
Tyre size depends on the selected variant. Sigma and Delta variants get 185/65 R15 tyres with steel wheels, while Zeta and Alpha variants get 195/55 R16 tyres with alloy wheels. The higher variants offer better visual appeal with alloy wheel design.
Colour Options
The Baleno is available in several colour options. The brochure lists Splendid Silver, Grandeur Grey, Arctic White, NEXA Blue, Opulent Red, Luxe Beige and Bluish Black. These colours give buyers a mix of premium, sporty and elegant choices.
Which Variant Should You Buy?
If you want the most affordable Baleno with essential safety and basic features, the Sigma variant can be considered. It gets important features like 6 airbags, ESP with Hill Hold Assist, reverse parking sensors, power windows, central locking and auto climate control.
If you want better value, the Delta variant is a practical choice. It adds features like SmartPlay Studio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering-mounted audio controls, electrically foldable ORVMs and more convenience features. The Delta CNG is suitable for buyers who want lower running cost.
If you want more premium features, the Zeta variant makes more sense. It adds SmartPlay Pro, rear AC vents, rear fast charging USB ports, rear view camera, Suzuki Connect, push start-stop, rear wiper, 60:40 split rear seat and better infotainment.
If you want the most feature-loaded Baleno, the Alpha variant is the best option. It offers Head Up Display, 360 View Camera, SmartPlay Pro+ 22.86 cm touchscreen, cruise control, LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, precision-cut alloys, auto-dimming IRVM and Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS.
Final Verdict
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a strong premium hatchback for Indian buyers. It offers stylish design, spacious cabin, efficient petrol and CNG options, advanced infotainment, connected car features and a solid safety package with 6 airbags as standard.
The petrol manual variant is suitable for buyers who want mileage and simple driving. The AMT variant is better for city traffic, while the CNG variant is best for high-running users. Overall, the Baleno is a smart choice for buyers who want a premium hatchback with modern features, good mileage and practical everyday usability.
