Maruti Baleno Facelift Review: The New Engine Has Less Power, and Only the ₹9.50 Lakh Trim Gets ADAS
Sep 20, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- First Maruti Suzuki passenger vehicle to combine a factory-fitted CNG powertrain with an automatic transmission (CNG-AMT)
- Level 2 ADAS suite (adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, high-beam assist), a segment first among premium hatchbacks
- New features added over the outgoing Baleno: ventilated front seats, head-up display, 360-degree camera, TPMS, and a wireless charger with cooling
Worth knowing
- The new Z12E 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine is tuned lower on peak power (83 hp) than the outgoing 4-cylinder unit's 90 hp, in exchange for improved low-end torque
- Introductory launch pricing (from Rs 6.10 lakh Bengaluru ex-showroom) is explicitly flagged by multiple outlets as liable to rise after the festive season



















