Maruti Suzuki Baleno
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₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakhex-showroom
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced between ₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026) across 13 key variants. The Zeta AMT variant costs about ₹9,49,750 on-road in Delhi.
The Baleno is Maruti's Nexa premium hatchback, comprehensively facelifted on 5 September 2026. The new car swaps the old 90 PS K12 for the Swift's 82 PS 1.2L Z12E engine (with a big mileage jump to 23.8-24.77 kmpl), adds segment-first Level 2 ADAS on the new Alpha (O) trim, six airbags standard, a 9-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats and CNG on both Delta and Zeta trims. The 11-variant lineup runs ₹5.99–9.99 lakh — the base is actually ₹11,000 under the widely reported ₹6.10 lakh launch figure, per Maruti's own pricing feed.
Key Specifications
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.99 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Engine / Motor | 1.2L Z12E 3-cylinder petrol / CNG |
| Max power | 81 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, CNG |
| Transmission | Manual, AMT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 23.8 kmpl (MT), 24.77 kmpl (AMT), 33.61 km/kg (CNG), ARAI |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Airbags (max) | 6 |
| Safety rating | Not crash-tested yet |
| Boot space | 318 litres — realistically fits 1 large suitcase + 1 medium suitcase |
| Current generation since | 2026 |
Pros & Cons
What's good
- Segment-first Level 2 ADAS with 16 functions on the Alpha (O)
- Six airbags standard across the range
- 23.8-24.77 kmpl ARAI — a big jump over the outgoing car's 22.35
- Ventilated front seats, HUD and 360-degree camera on top trims
- CNG now available on two trims (Delta and Zeta)
Keep in mind
- AMT is the only automatic — rivals offer smoother CVTs
- No CNG-AMT combination — CNG stays manual-only
- ADAS is exclusive to the top Alpha (O) trim
- Top Alpha (O) AGS at ₹9.99 lakh is Fronx/Brezza-base money
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Variant Prices (October 2026)
Indicative ex-showroom prices. On-road prices vary by state — see city-wise breakups below. Prices verified against manufacturer and market sources on .
Maruti Suzuki Baleno On-Road Price by City
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EMI Calculator
Pre-filled with the estimated Delhi on-road price of the Zeta AMT variant.
Monthly EMI
₹15,772
Loan amount
₹7,59,800
Total interest
₹1,86,532
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Rivals
Hyundai i20
₹6.00 Lakh – ₹10.68 Lakhex-showroom
Petrol · 5 seats · 19–20 kmpl
Tata Altroz
₹6.00 Lakh – ₹10.90 Lakhex-showroom
Petrol · Diesel · CNG · 5 seats · 19.33 kmpl (petrol), 23.64 kmpl (diesel), 26.2 km/kg (CNG)
Toyota Glanza
₹6.73 Lakh – ₹9.99 Lakhex-showroom
Petrol · CNG · 5 seats · 22.3-22.9 km/l petrol, 30.6 km/kg CNG (ARAI)
Maruti Suzuki Baleno — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Maruti Baleno cost?
The 2026 Maruti Baleno facelift is priced ₹5.99–9.99 lakh ex-showroom across 11 variants — Sigma to the new Alpha (O), with AMT (AGS) on Delta/Zeta/Alpha trims and CNG on Delta and Zeta. Verified against Maruti's official pricing feed and CarDekho.
What is the Baleno's mileage?
The 2026 Baleno's new 1.2L Z12E engine returns an ARAI-rated 23.8 kmpl with the manual and 24.77 kmpl with the AMT, while the CNG version delivers 33.61 km/kg — all significantly up on the outgoing K12 car.
Does the Baleno have a crash-test rating?
The current-generation Baleno has not been tested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP, so it has no official star rating, though up to six airbags and ESC are available.
Which cars rival the Baleno?
The Baleno competes with the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz and its own rebadged sibling, the Toyota Glanza.
Which Baleno variant is the best pick?
The Baleno Zeta offers the best equipment-to-price balance, while the Alpha adds the head-up display and 360-degree camera for buyers wanting the full kit.