2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Every Variant Explained

Quick Read - The Baleno facelift comes in Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha, and Alpha (O) variants, with the Zeta being the sweet spot for most buyers, Alpha adding ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera, and Alpha (O) being the only hatchback in the segment with Level 2 ADAS.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Baleno facelift in variants ranging from Sigma to Alpha (O), with introductory prices starting at ₹6.10 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti is still rolling out the full variant-wise pricing. It continues to go up against the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz and Toyota Glanza.

The biggest change is under the bonnet, with the new 1.2-litre Z12E three-cylinder petrol engine producing 83 PS and 112.4 Nm. It can be paired with a 5-speed manual or AMT, while the factory-fitted CNG option is now available with both manual and AMT gearboxes.

Claimed fuel efficiency is 23.80 kmpl for the petrol MT, 24.77 kmpl for the petrol AMT, 33.61 km/kg for the CNG MT and 34.47 km/kg for the CNG AMT.

Safety has also taken a step up, with six airbags now standard across the range. Higher variants add Level 2 ADAS, a segment-first for the Baleno's class, along with ventilated front seats, a larger touchscreen and several other convenience features.

Here is every 2026 Baleno facelift variant explained.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Variants And Ex-Showroom Pricing List

All prices are in ₹ and may change at any time. For the latest and most accurate Baleno prices, please visit the Baleno Price Page.

For EMI estimates and loan planning, use our Baleno EMI Calculator. Also, if you want to know your daily running cost with the Baleno petrol and CNG, visit our fuel cost calculator here, which has the latest fuel prices across states.

Baleno Sigma MT

The Sigma skips an infotainment system entirely, which means no Android Auto, no Apple CarPlay, and no speakers at all. You get tilt-only steering without telescopic adjustment, manual climate control, no rear AC vents, and steel wheels with 185/65 R15 tyres.

It does come with ESP, six airbags, and a gear shift indicator, which keeps safety intact. But with no security alarm, no TPMS, and only a segment-display MID, daily use will feel noticeably stripped.

The Sigma is relevant only if budget is the absolute constraint or for buyers who genuinely do not care for technology.

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Baleno Delta MT / AMT / CNG MT

The Delta steps up from Sigma in a major way, now featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, four speakers, rear AC vents, rear USB-A and USB-C fast charging, a front centre armrest, rear parcel shelf, body-coloured ORVMs with turn indicators, and electrically foldable ORVMs. TPMS and a security alarm also join here.

The Delta is the first variant to offer CNG, with both manual and AMT options available.

The smaller 17.78 cm screen and absent wireless charging, auto climate, and rearview camera make it a clear stepping stone rather than a complete package.

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Baleno Zeta MT / AMT / CNG MT / CNG AMT

The Zeta is the sweet spot for most buyers who want a complete daily car. It replaces the 17.78 cm Delta screen with a much larger 22.86 cm SmartPlay Pro+ unit. Auto climate control, push-button start, a rearview camera, wireless charging with active cooling, driver seat height adjustment, tilt and telescopic steering, front footwell lamps, rear wiper with washer, and chrome door handles all arrive here together. Suzuki Connect also unlocks at this trim.

On audio, two tweeters and the ARKAMYS Surround Sense tuning make a real difference over Delta's basic four-speaker setup. LED headlamps, DRLs, and painted 16-inch alloys round off a meaningful exterior upgrade.

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Baleno Alpha MT / AMT

The Alpha adds leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 360-degree camera, auto-dimming IRVM, auto-folding ORVMs, a head-up display, LED fog lamps, UV-cut glass, precision-cut dual-tone alloy wheels, a co-driver vanity lamp, and standard cruise control. The Clarion premium sound system also replaces the ARKAMYS Surround Sense setup from the Zeta.

Ventilated seats in this segment are genuinely useful in Indian summers, and no other hatchback here currently offers them. The 360-degree camera is also a meaningful daily addition for tight urban parking.

If you want the best-equipped non-ADAS Baleno, the Alpha is it. The cruise control here is standard fixed-speed, not adaptive.

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Baleno Alpha (O) MT / AMT

The Alpha(O) is the only reason to talk about Level 2 ADAS in this segment. On top of everything the Alpha offers, it brings Adaptive Cruise Control with curve speed reduction, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, and Advanced Emergency Braking, among others.

No other hatchback in India currently offers this. For anyone who clock highway mileage regularly, the ADAS package changes the calculus entirely. The painted front fascia on the NEXWave grille also visually distinguishes it from Alpha. If you drive mostly in the city, the standard Alpha covers nearly everything else at a lower outlay.

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What's Common Across All Maruti Suzuki Baleno Variants?

No matter which variant you pick, every Baleno facelift buyer gets six airbags as standard, along with ABS with EBD, ESP with hill hold, brake assist, and emergency stop signal. That is a meaningful baseline for a car at this price point, and rivals like the Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20 do not match it across all trims.

The new 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E engine, producing 83 PS and 112.4 Nm, is uniform throughout the range. All variants also get keyless entry with central locking, all four power windows, a driver-side auto up/down window, rear defogger, 60:40 split rear seats, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

The signature NEXWave grille, fender chrome garnish, body-coloured bumpers, shark-fin antenna, and NEXA LED tail lamps are present on every trim too.

Warranty, Dealerships, And EMI Of Maruti Suzuki Baleno

The 2026 Baleno facelift comes with Maruti Suzuki’s standard warranty of 3 years or 1,00,000 km (whichever is earlier). Extended warranty packages are available up to 6 years or 1,60,000 km.

To know the nearest Maruti Suzuki Nexa dealer near your location, please check out our dealership page here. Similarly, if you are planning to own a Baleno and are looking for a service station, we have plenty of authorized ones you can check out on this page.

Carhp's Take 

The new Baleno is what I’d call a good-to-have facelift rather than a must-have upgrade. If you already own the older four-cylinder Baleno, there is little reason to make the switch. In fact, the older engine can arguably feel better suited to the Baleno than the newer three-cylinder unit.

If you are upgrading from something like an Alto or Celerio, however, the new Baleno is worth considering. Just keep in mind that the headline features, such as ADAS and ventilated seats, are reserved for the top-spec Alpha variant. That is typical corporate behaviour, basically giving you a reason to stretch for the more expensive variant. And, if I’m being totally honest, you can do very well without either feature.

As for fuel compatibility, both engine options are E20-compatible, so there is no concern on that front.

Beyond that, the facelift does not fundamentally change what the Baleno is. If you want something sportier to drive, the Hyundai i20 is worth a look. If safety is higher on your priority list, the Tata Tiago or Altroz make more sense.

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