How can a mass-market carmaker move its vehicles from entry-level and budget models to premium and high-end models? That was the exact challenge Maruti anticipated when it introduced Nexa about six years ago. The company wanted to unleash a salvo of premium vehicles that would uphold the traditional Maruti DNA (reliability, low cost of ownership, and fuel-efficiency) while also going above and beyond to include style, handling, and comfort. There was, in essence, no other option given that the industry had become more developed, Indian vehicle customers were asking for more, and Maruti would have to deal with the inflow of competition from brands like Kia, Volkswagen, and others.
This objective is defined by the most recent Baleno, which is currently in its second generation. It not only became one of the select Maruti Suzuki models to surpass one million units in sales, but it also represents how the nation’s largest automaker is rethinking the way it produces its vehicles.
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Baleno On Road Price In Bangalore
Sigma (Petrol) (Base Model)
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs.6,49,000 |
| RTO Price | Rs.1,01,855 |
| Insurance | Rs.28,129 |
| Others | Rs.600 |
| Optional | Rs.42,267 |
| On-Road Price | Rs.7,79,584 |
| Starting EMI | Rs.15,646/month |
Delta (Petrol)
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs.7,33,000 |
| RTO Price | Rs.1,14,908 |
| Insurance | Rs.30,132 |
| Others | Rs.600 |
| Optional | Rs.43,825 |
| On-Road Price | Rs.8,78,640 |
| Starting EMI | Rs.17,563/month |
Delta AMT (Petrol)
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs.7,83,000 |
| RTO Price | Rs.1,22,678 |
| Insurance | Rs.31,328 |
| Others | Rs.600 |
| Optional | Rs.44,757 |
| On-Road Price | Rs.9,37,606 |
| Starting EMI | Rs.18,703/month |
Zeta (Petrol)
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs.8,26,000 |
| RTO Price | Rs.1,29,360 |
| Insurance | Rs.32,354 |
| Others | Rs.600 |
| Optional | Rs.37,060 |
| On-Road Price | Rs.9,88,314 |
| Starting EMI | Rs.19,507/month |
Zeta AMT (Petrol)
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs.8,76,000 |
| RTO Price | Rs.1,37,130 |
| Insurance | Rs.33,547 |
| Others | Rs.600 |
| Optional | Rs.37,992 |
| On-Road Price | Rs.10,47,27 |
| Starting EMI | Rs.20,646/month |
Some Specification Of Suzuki Baleno
| ARAI Mileage | 22.94 kmpl |
| City Mileage | 19.0 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1197 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power bhp@rpm | 88.50bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 113Nm@4400rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 317 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
What’s So Special?
A few things become very evident the moment you go inside the recently released 2022 Baleno. One is that this is a really pleasant automobile with seats made of excellent foam and ergonomics that are reminiscent of good Japanese quality. In some ways, that is what this car is actually about. In all honesty, this reminds me of older Japanese automobiles because of the modest increase in body weight and the design changes that make the car close solidly and firmly. And that’s advantageous.
The next is that this car will compete in a class with vehicles like the Volkswagen Polo and the Hyundai i20, mostly due to the presence of a large, touch-screen infotainment panel (9 inches), a speedometer that reflects the car’s speed onto the screen, and the new gearbox technology.
The Baleno, which is a moniker for Maruti but means flash-lightning in Italian, is quick to bind to motion when you press the start-stop button that ignites the new engine, which is in its sixth generation.
The car accelerates well and produces respectable bursts of power, especially at lower bands, and its handling is suitably easy. However, it is not exclusively a highway vehicle. Additionally, it has six airbags and indicates how the business prioritises safety. The exterior and interior designs of the new Baleno represent one of the most significant modifications. Compared to its predecessor, which resembled the Maruti Swift slightly, the new car appears considerably more muscular and compact from the outside. That has no chance with this version.
The Baleno’s redesigned front, back, and bonnet bumper designs give it a sharp new look. The front grille features a wave pattern and thick, hefty chrome strips that enhance its quality appearance and feel.
The Baleno is simple to manoeuvre and priced well for the market segment it competes in. That’s because the price of the top-end variant decreased by about 3% once the CVT automatic transmission was eliminated and replaced with the AMT.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
22.60 km/l is the Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s ARAI mileage.
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno does not accept diesel fuel.
Six airbags are included in the top-tier Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha AGS variant (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side).
Version Name No of Airbags
Sigma MT 2 Airbags
Delta MT 2 Airbags
Delta AGS 2 Airbags
Zeta MT 6 Airbags
Zeta AGS 6 Airbags
Alpha MT 6 Airbags
Alpha AGS 6 Airbags
The 37-litre gasoline tank capacity of the Maruti.