Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2026 – Full Overview

The next-generation Maruti Suzuki Baleno, expected to launch in early to mid-2026, brings updated styling, new hybrid tech, and a host of premium features. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

🔧 Platform & Design

• Built on Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform, which is known for being lightweight and improving crash safety and rigidity.
• Expected exterior changes include:
  • Refreshed grille and LED lighting front and rear
  • Redesigned alloy wheels
  • Sportier bumpers and side profile tweaks
  • New paint options, including updated shades of Nexa Blue

⚙️ Engine Options & Mileage

1. Petrol Engine (Confirmed)
   • 1.2L DualJet naturally aspirated engine (K12N)
   • Output: ~89 PS and 113 Nm
   • Transmission: 5-speed Manual and AMT/CVT options
   • Mileage: ~22–24 km/l
2. Strong Hybrid (Expected)
   • Petrol engine with integrated electric motor
   • Combined efficiency could cross 35 km/l
   • Uses motor-generator system for better low-end torque
3. CNG Variant (Expected)
   • Likely to use the same 1.2L engine adapted for CNG
   • Expected mileage: ~30 km/kg

🛋️ Interior & Technology

• Larger touchscreen: 9–10-inch infotainment unit
• Wireless smartphone connectivity (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)
• Digital instrument cluster in higher variants
• Heads-Up Display (HUD) for safer driving
• Premium cabin features:
  • Leatherette upholstery
  • Ambient lighting
  • Electric sunroof (possibly for top trims)
• Smart connectivity:
  • Over-the-air updates (OTA)
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Fast-charging USB & Type-C ports

🧠 Smart Features & Driver Assistance (ADAS)

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• 360-degree surround view camera
• Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• AR navigation and connected car AI assistant

🛡️ Safety Equipment

• Standard Safety Kit:
  • 6 airbags
  • ABS with EBD
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Hill-hold assist
  • ISOFIX child seat mounts
• Built on high-tensile steel frame for enhanced safety

📏 Dimensions & Practicality

• Boot space: ~318 litres
• Rear seat legroom and headroom among the best in segment
• Ground clearance and suspension likely to remain similar

💰 Expected Price & Launch Timeline

• Launch Window: February to mid-2026
• Will continue to be sold through Nexa dealerships

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