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HomeNewsMaruti Baleno Facelift Launched Top Changes Explained

Published : 18 September 2026

Read Time : 5 min

Author: Siddharth

Maruti Suzuki have revealed the variant-wise prices of the 2026 Baleno facelift. The updated hatchback now starts at Rs. 5,98,900 and tops out at Rs. 9,99,900 (ex-showroom). Maruti had announced a starting price of Rs. 6,09,900 at launch, making the Sigma Rs. 11,000 cheaper than initially announced. The new Baleno is offered in 5 variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha and Alpha (O). The 2026 Baleno gets significant mechanical changes, including new petrol and CNG engines. It also gets ADAS, making it the first hatchback in the B2-segment to offer the advanced safety feature.

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2026 Maruti Baleno Prices Start At Rs. 5.99 Lakh

Update (Sep 18, 2026): This article has been updated to include the newly-launched Baleno CNG-automatic variants. Priced at Rs. 8.32 lakh (ex-showroom), the Baleno Delta CNG-automatic variant costs Rs. 40,000 more than the Delta CNG-manual variant. The CNG-AMT powertrain is also expected to be offered in the Zeta variant at a price of Rs. 9,32 lakh.

Update (Sep 10, 2026): This story has been updated with the latest variant-wise prices of the 2026 Maruti Baleno. The Baleno now starts at Rs. 5,98,900, which is Rs. 11,000 lower than the price Maruti announced at launch.

2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Prices

Here are the variant-wise ex-showroom prices of the 2026 Baleno:

2026 MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO FACELIFT

 

EX-SHOWROOM | SEPTEMBER 2026

Variant

1.2L Normal Petrol

1.2L CNG

Manual

Auto (AMT)

Manual

Auto (AMT)

Sigma

Rs. 5,98,900

-

-

-

Delta

Rs. 6,99,900 

Rs. 7,49,900

Rs. 7,92,400

Rs. 8,32,400

Zeta

Rs. 7,99,900

Rs. 8,49,900

Rs. 8,92,400

TBA

Alpha

Rs. 9,09,900

Rs. 9,59,900

-

-

Alpha (O)

Rs. 9,49,900

Rs. 9,99,000

-

-

The petrol-automatic variants cost Rs. 50,000 more than their corresponding manual variants across the Delta, Zeta, Alpha and Alpha (O) trims. The Delta and Zeta CNG-manual variants cost Rs. 92,500 more than their corresponding petrol-manual variants. The Delta CNG-automatic variant costs Rs. 40,000 more than the corresponding CNG-manual variant.

The Alpha (O), which is the new top variant of the Baleno, carries a Rs. 40,000 premium over the Alpha with either transmission.

Maruti had announced a starting price of Rs. 6,09,900 for the new Baleno at launch. The latest price list puts the Sigma at Rs. 5,98,900, making it Rs. 11,000 cheaper.

2026 Baleno Gets New Petrol & CNG Engines

2026 Maruti Baleno Powertrain

For the MY2026 update, Maruti Suzuki have made significant changes to the Baleno’s petrol and CNG powertrains. Both engines now feature 3-cylinder configurations, down from the 4-cylinder engines offered in the outgoing Baleno. The new petrol engine produces 8PS less power and 1Nm less torque than the outgoing engine. However, Maruti Suzuki have managed to improve the fuel efficiency of the new Baleno.

2026 MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO PETROL
OLD VS. NEW – ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Old

Difference

New

Engine

1.2L Normal

-

1.2L Normal

Cylinders

4

1

3

Displacement

1197cc

-

1197cc

Power

90PS @ 6000rpm

8PS

82PS @ 5700rpm

Torque

113Nm @ 4400rpm

1Nm

112Nm @ 4300rpm

Manual

5-speed

-

5-speed

Manual FE

22.35kmpl

~1.45kmpl

23.80kmpl

Automatic

5-speed AMT

-

5-speed AMT

Auto FE

22.94kmpl

~1.85kmpl

24.77kmpl

The CNG powertrain also gets a 3-cylinder engine, which produces 7PS less power but 3Nm more torque than the outgoing 4-cylinder engine. The additional torque is produced at a lower engine speed, which should improve the Baleno’s low-speed drivability.

Maruti Suzuki launched the 2026 Baleno CNG AMT on September 18, 2026. Check out the CNG specifications below:

2026 MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO CNG
OLD VS. NEW – ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Old

Difference

New

Engine

1.2L Normal

-

1.2L Normal

Cylinders

4

1

3

Displacement

1197cc

-

1197cc

Power

77PS @ 6000rpm

7PS

70PS @ 5700rpm

Torque

99Nm @ 4400rpm

3Nm

102Nm @ 4300rpm

Manual

5-speed

-

5-speed

Manual FE

30.61kmpkg

~3kmpkg

33.61kmpkg

Automatic

-

-

5-speed AMT

Automatic FE

-

-

34.47kmpg

  • Petrol-Manual: The new 3-cylinder petrol engine produces 8PS less power and 1Nm less torque than the outgoing 4-cylinder engine. However, its claimed efficiency improves by around 1.45kmpl over the outgoing Baleno despite the new engine being designed to run on E20 fuel. The outgoing Baleno’s efficiency was tested with E10 fuel, which has a higher energy density than E20.
  • Petrol-Automatic: The automatic version of the new Baleno petrol engine is around 1.83kmpl more efficient than the outgoing model. Despite the lower power and torque output, the new engine is therefore expected to offer a significant improvement in fuel economy.
  • CNG-Manual: The new 3-cylinder CNG engine produces 7PS less power than the outgoing 4-cylinder unit but delivers 3Nm more torque. Peak torque is produced at 4300rpm, 100rpm earlier than before. Its claimed efficiency is 3kmpkg higher than the outgoing CNG powertrain.
  • CNG-Automatic: The 2026 Baleno is among the first Maruti cars to offer the low running cost of a CNG engine with the convenience of an automatic transmission. Maruti claim the Baleno CNG-AMT offers 0.86kmpkg higher mileage than the CNG-MT powertrain

2026 Maruti Baleno Front Quarter Exterior Design

While the new Baleno’s petrol and CNG engines bring improvements in efficiency and, in the case of the CNG, low-speed torque, the switch from 4-cylinder to 3-cylinder engines could have an impact on refinement.

We have now driven the new Baleno with the 3-cylinder petrol engine. It is noticeably noisier at lower RPM than the outgoing 4-cylinder engine, although vibrations are very well controlled and almost negligible inside the cabin.

The outgoing Baleno was still noticeably smoother and quieter. However, the new engine does not feel excessively noisy or bothersome by 3-cylinder standards. It also feels livelier at lower RPM despite producing slightly less power and torque.

2026 Maruti Baleno Rear Exterior Design

2026 Baleno Facelift First-In-Segment To Offer ADAS

The Baleno facelift now offers Level-2 ADAS, making it the first hatchback in the B2-segment to offer this advanced safety feature. ADAS features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure prevention, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, safe exit warning and high beam assist, among others.

It also retains safety features such as 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), 360-degree camera, rear wiper and washer, rear defogger, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and hill-hold assist.

2026 Baleno Facelift Design And Feature Updates

2026 Maruti Baleno Front Exterior Design

The 2026 Baleno retains the overall silhouette of the outgoing model, but Maruti Suzuki have made a few changes to the front-end such as a larger front grille with horizontal chrome accents, new bumpers and fog lamps. It also gets a chrome fender garnish.

The basic proportions as well as the side and rear profiles of the Baleno remain largely unchanged, as the 2026 model is a facelift rather than an all-new generation.

On the inside, the Baleno now offers leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, a wireless charger and a Clarion sound system. It retains existing features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, head-up display, analogue instrument cluster with TFT MID and rear AC vents. The updated Baleno does not offer a sunroof.

2026 Maruti Baleno Interior Design

2026 Maruti Baleno Colour Options

The 2026 Maruti Baleno is offered in the following colours:

  • Green (Enigmatic Teal Green)
  • Blue (Nexa Blue)
  • Red (Opulent Red)
  • White (Arctic White)
  • Silver (Splendid Silver)
  • Grey (Grandeur Grey)
  • Black (Bluish Black)

2026 Maruti Baleno Rivals

The 2026 Maruti Baleno continues to compete with B2-segment hatchbacks such as the Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz.

2026 Maruti Baleno Ventilated front seats

2026 Maruti Baleno Bookings And Delivery Timeline

Maruti are currently accepting bookings for the 2026 Baleno for a token amount of Rs. 11,000. Interested customers can book the Baleno at their nearest Maruti Nexa dealership. Maruti have not shared a delivery timeline yet. However, we expect the hatchback to start rolling off dealership floors in the coming weeks.

Also Read: 2026 Maruti Baleno Facelift Petrol, CNG Variants Explained - Which One To Buy

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Siddharth enjoys understanding why certain cars click with buyers and figuring out what makes people actually stop and read or watch automotive content. He also has a soft spot for cars that may not always make logical sense, but still leave a lasting impression. Travelling, photography and exploring new cuisines are among his other passions.

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