Maruti Baleno: Features and Specifications of the Popular Hatchback

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a top-selling car in India, particularly in the premium hatchback category. Its popularity is on the rise, and it includes important safety features like six airbags. The car has a 4-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test. Sales figures for July 2025 show that 12,600 Baleno units were sold, outperforming rivals like Hyundai i20, Toyota Glanza, and Tata Altroz. The base model is available at an ex-showroom price of ₹6.70 lakh. Strong sales were recorded for the Baleno during the initial 10 months of the fiscal year 2025, with 1,39,324 units sold from April 2024 to January 2025. The Baleno is driven by a 1.2-liter four-cylinder K12N petrol engine, which delivers 83 bhp. An alternative is a 1.2-liter dual jet petrol engine producing 90 bhp. It offers choices of manual and automatic transmissions. The CNG version of the Baleno utilizes a 1.2-liter dual jet petrol engine. Safety equipment includes a 360-degree camera (exclusive to the Alpha trim), seat belts with hill hold assist, brake assist, ISOFIX anchorage, and more. The 2025 Baleno series continues with the 1.2-liter petrol engine, rated at 90 bhp, and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. This hatchback is also available with a factory-installed CNG kit, offered in the Delta and Zeta trims. Key features of the Baleno include a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro Plus touchscreen infotainment system, a 360-degree camera, six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorage, a reversing camera, and rear parking sensors.