After being constantly teased over the past week, the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift has finally been launched in the Indian market with introductory prices starting from Rs 6.35 (ex-showroom). Pre-launch bookings for the updated hatch commenced earlier this month, with the booking amount set at Rs 11,000.
The variant-wise prices of the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno are as follows:

The 2022 Baleno is being offered in four trim levels – Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. The premium hatchback measures 3,990mm in length, 1,745mm in width, 1,500mm in height, and gets a 2,520mm long wheelbase. The length of the updated car has been reduced by 5mm as compared to the outgoing model, while all other dimensions are the same as before.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift: Exterior design
The overall silhouette of the Baleno remains unchanged. That said, Maruti Suzuki has made a range of changes to make the car look fresh. The 2022 Baleno gets a new and wider front grille flanked by new and slimmer LED headlamps with DRLs, redesigned fog lamp housing, updated front and rear bumpers, new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and new LED taillights that extend all the way to the rear hatch.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift: Variants and colour options
The new Baleno is available in a total of six variants, namely Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha Maruti Suzuki is offering the car with five exterior colour options – Nexa Blue, Opulent Red, Luxe Beige, Pearl Arctic White, Grandeur Grey, Splendid Silver.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift: Interior and features
The cabin of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift follows a fresh new dual-tone deep blue and black theme with contrasting silver accents. The flat-bottom steering wheel has been borrowed from Swift, albeit with a silver insert. The car also comes with a new climate control panel and a revised instrument cluster. The vertical AC vents seen on the pre-facelift model make way for conventional-looking horizontal units placed under the free-standing infotainment system.
That said, the 9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment unit comes with a built-in voice assistant, Suzuki Connect connected-car tech, Amazon Alexa support, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features on offer include an Arkamys-tuned audio system, rear AC vents, rear USB A and USB C ports, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, as well as a first-in-class head-up display.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift: Engine and Transmission
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is being offered with a sole 1.2-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 90PS power and 113Nm torque. The DualJet engine comes with an idle start-stop feature and can be had with either a 5-speed MT or an optional 5-speed AGS (auto). The engine has a claimed fuel efficiency of 22.35kmpl for manual and 22.94kmpl for automatic.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift: Safety features
The safety features on offer with the new Baleno include 6 airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ESP with Hill Hold Assist, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, high-speed alert system, and a segment-first 360-degree camera.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift: Rivals
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift retains its rivalry with the likes of Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Volkswagen Polo, Honda Jazz as well the Toyota Glanza – which is also expected to receive similar updates soon.