Archive · 7 Sep 2026
2026 Maruti Baleno Delivers Higher Mileage With Less Power
Maruti Suzuki has updated the Baleno hatchback for 2026.
It now uses a smaller three-cylinder petrol engine instead of a four-cylinder engine.
The new engine makes less power than the old one.
However, the car is claimed to use less fuel.
The petrol manual returns 23.80 kmpl, while the AMT returns 24.77 kmpl.
Its CNG version is claimed to deliver 33.61 km/kg.
The updated Baleno is also heavier than before.
It gains new styling and Level 2 driver-assistance features.
The facelifted 2026 Maruti Baleno replaces its four-cylinder engine with a three-cylinder 1.2-litre Z12E petrol engine.
Petrol-manual efficiency rises to 23.80 kmpl, while the AMT is claimed to return 24.77 kmpl.
The CNG manual version delivers 33.61 km/kg, up from the previous model’s 30.61 km/kg.
The new petrol engine produces 83 hp and 112 Nm, lower than the outgoing engine’s 90 hp and 113 Nm.
The facelift adds Level 2 ADAS, revised styling, and a new Enigmatic Teal colour.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki and the 2026 Baleno.
- What
- Maruti Suzuki revealed fuel-efficiency figures and updates for the facelifted Baleno.
- When
- For the 2026 model year; the articles do not give a specific announcement date.
- Where
- The articles do not specify a location.
- Why
- The facelift replaces the previous engine and adds claimed efficiency, styling, and driver-assistance upgrades.
- New petrol engine
- 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Z12E with Dual VVT and idle start-stop technology
- Petrol manual efficiency
- 23.80 kmpl
- Petrol AMT efficiency
- 24.77 kmpl
- CNG manual efficiency
- 33.61 km/kg
- Petrol engine output
- 83 hp and 112 Nm
- Petrol weight
- Up to 985 kg with the manual and 990 kg with the AMT
- Technology upgrade
- Level 2 ADAS with radar- and camera-based functions