Published : 22 August 2026
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Mahesh Yadav
We recently informed you that the Baleno 2026 will get CNG + AMT automatic powertrain option. We also reported that the new 2026 Baleno facelift will get a new top model with some ADAS features. By now, you also know that the new Baleno will get a 3-cylinder engine instead of the more refined 4-cylinder engine. Now, we have more leaked information about the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift. In this article, we will provide you with the information about all the possible variant-engine-transmission combinations or variant-powertrain combinations that will be available with the new Baleno 2026.

The following table presents the variant-powertrain combinations of the upcoming Baleno facelift:
The 1.2L 3-cylinder normal petrol-manual powertrain will be available in all 5 variants including the new Alpha (O) top model. The 1.2L 3-cylinder normal petrol-automatic (AMT) powertrain will be available in the higher 4 variants. The new Baleno base model won’t get the petrol-AMT automatic option.
The 1.2L 3-cylinder CNG-manual as well as the new CNG-automatic (AMT) powertrain will remain limited to the mid-spec Delta and Zeta variants. This suggests that the CNG variants won’t get the cruise control feature as Maruti Suzuki usually reserve the cruise control feature for the Alpha variant. Tata Motors offer the cruise control feature with the relevant variant of their CNG cars but it’s missing in the CNG-automatic variants due to ECU limitations.
This is the first time Maruti Suzuki are offering a CNG powertrain with any kind of automatic transmission. This combination is certainly going to attract some buyers who drive a lot in city traffic and want the convenience as well as the low fuel costs. So far, only Tata Motors have had this unique combination of CNG + automatic in 4 of their affordable cars. The Tiago, Tigor, Altroz and Punch have the option of buying a CNG variant with an AMT automatic transmission.
Also Read: June 2026: Maruti Baleno Price Change — Hiked By Up To 7.5k
August 2026: Maruti Suzuki Baleno Price Change — Hiked By Up To 30k
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Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favourites.

























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