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HomeNews16 Features 2025 Tata Altroz Facelift Offers But Maruti Baleno Does Not

Published : 24 May 2025

Read Time : 5 min

Tata Motors have launched the 2025 Altroz at an introductory starting price of Rs. 6.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2025 Altroz offers several design changes as well feature additions over its predecessor. The new Altroz facelift rivals other B2-segment hatchbacks such as the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and the Toyota Glanza.

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16 Features 2025 Tata Altroz Facelift Offers But Maruti Baleno Does Not

In this article, we take a look at 16 features the 2025 Altroz offers over the Maruti Baleno.

1. 6 Airbags As Standard

6 Airbags

With a heightened focus on road safety in the country these days, Tata Motors are offering the 2025 Altroz with 6 airbags as standard. While Maruti Suzuki are updating their current lineup with 6 airbags across all variants, the 2025 Baleno is yet to receive this crucial safety update. Currently, only the top Zeta and Alpha variants of Balneo offer 6 airbags. 

2. Sunroof

Sunroof

Tata Motors are offering the Altroz facelift with a single-pane sunroof that can be opened and closed via voice commands. In comparison, Maruti do not offer a sunroof in any variants of the Baleno. In the Altroz, the sunroof is optional in the Pure and Creative variants and standard in the Accomplished S and Accomplished Plus S variants. Tata are yet to reveal the cost of the optional sunroof for the Pure and Creative variants.

Also Read: Sunroof - Feature Explained

3. 10.25-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System

10.25-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System

The 2025 Tata Altroz offers a bigger infotainment system than the Baleno. While the Pure variant only gets a 7-inch touchscreen, the Creative, Accomplished S and Accomplished Plus S offer a wide 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In comparison, Maruti offer a 9-inch touchscreen in the Baleno’s top Alpha variant and 7-inch touchscreens in the mid Delta and Zeta variants. Only the Zeta and Alpha variants offer wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

4. 10.25-Inch Digital Driver’s Display With In-Built Navigation

10.25-Inch Digital Driver’s Display With In-Built Navigation

The 2025 Altroz facelift offers a wide 10.25-inch digital driver’s display in its top Accomplished Plus S variant. Apart from offering crucial driving and trip data, this screen offers an in-built navigation feature as well. In comparison, the Baleno offers a traditional speedometer and tachometer with a multi-info display (MID) in between them. The Zeta and Alpha variants get a full-colour MID while the Sigma and Delta variant gets a monochrome unit.  

5. Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Monitor

While both hatchbacks offer 360-degree surround view cameras in their top variants, the Altroz 2025 offers a blind spot monitor that offers a feed of vehicles in your blind spot on the instrument cluster while turning.

Also Read: Blind Spot Mirrors – What Are They? How Do They Work?

6. 8-Speaker Audio System

8-Speaker Audio System

Tata offer 4 speakers and 4 tweeters in the top variants of the Altroz 2025 for an immersive sound experience. In comparison, Maruti only offer 4 speakers and 2 tweeters in top 2 variants.  

7. Wireless Phone Charger

Wireless Phone Charger

Tata Motors offer a wireless smartphone charger in the front centre console of the top Accomplished S and Accomplished Plus S variants. In comparison, the Baleno does not offer a wireless charging pad. Instead, it offers Type-A and Type-C fast charging ports for both the front and rear row.

8. Rain-Sensing Wipers

Rain-Sensing Wipers

Tata Motors offer the top variants of the Altroz with rain-sensing wipers while none of the Baleno variants offer this feature. Check out the benefits of having rain-sensing wipers in your car by clicking the link below.

Also Read: Auto Wipers – Feature Explained

9. TPMS

TPMS

The Altroz also offers another safety feature that is missing in the Baleno – a tyre pressure monitoring system, or TPMS. A TPMS monitors the air pressure inside your tyres and alerts you if the pressure is low.

Also Read: TPMS – Feature Explained

10. LED Fog Lamps With Cornering Function

LED Fog Lamps With Cornering Function

While both the Altroz 2025 and Baleno offer LED fog lamps in their top variants, only the Altroz facelift gets cornering function. Cornering lamps are a valuable safety feature in automotive lighting, designed to improve visibility when turning or cornering. Find out more about this feature by clicking the link below.

Also Read: Cornering Lamps – Feature Explained

11. Air Purifier

Air Purifier

An essential feature if you are living in a metro city, Tata Motors are offering the top Accomplished Plus S variant of the Altroz 2025 with an air purifier. The Baleno does not get this feature in any of its variants. 

12. Ambient Lighting

Ambient Lighting

The 2025 Altroz facelift is offered with ambient lighting in its top variants. The Baleno, on the other hand, offers a front footwell lamp in its top 2 variants. However, Maruti Suzuki do offer an ambient lighting kit as part of the Baleno’s accessories package.

Also Read: Ambient Lighting – Feature Explained

13. Rear Armrest

Rear Armrest

The Tata Altroz offers a rear armrest with cupholders in its top variants while the Baleno does not. The rear armrest not only aids comfort for rear passengers on long journeys but also offers the convenience of cup holders.

Also Read: Rear Armrest – Feature Explained

14. Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Glovebox

The refreshed Altroz hatchback offers a cooled glovebox, which the Baleno does not. A cooled glovebox comes in handy to keep your drinks chilled, especially on long drives or a road trip.

15. Connected LED Taillamps

Connected LED Taillamps

While both the 2025 Altroz and Baleno offer LED tail lamps, only the Altroz gets a connected LED taillamp. In fact, the connected LED taillamp in the Altroz is a segment-first feature. 

16. Flush Door Handles

Flush Door Handles

Last but not the least, the 2025 Altroz facelift offers flush door handles for the front doors to aid its design and aerodynamics. In fact, the 2025 Altroz is the first car in its segment to offer flush door handles.

Apart from the above-mentioned features, the 2025 Altroz also offers the option of an AMT as well as a dual-clutch automatic (DCT) gearbox with the Altroz petrol, while the Baleno is only available with an AMT. The Altroz is also the only hatchback in its segment to offer a diesel engine.

Take a look at the 2025 Altroz in more detail by clicking the link below:

Also Read: 2025 Tata Altroz Facelift Launched – Prices Start At Rs. 6.89 Lakh

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Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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