Archive · 8 Sep 2026
2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Brings Seven Major Changes
Maruti Suzuki has updated its Baleno hatchback for 2026.
This is a facelift, so it is an improved version rather than a completely new car.
The car gets a new three-cylinder petrol engine.
It also receives Level 2 safety and driver-assistance technology.
The front seats can now be ventilated to improve comfort.
The outside design has been revised, and a new colour is available.
Maruti Suzuki has added a new top Alpha (O) version and other convenience features.
The updated Baleno starts at Rs 6.10 lakh ex-showroom and costs Rs 25,000 less than the outgoing model’s original 2022 starting price.
The 2026 Baleno facelift introduces a new three-cylinder petrol engine.
It adds Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems and ventilated front seats.
Maruti Suzuki has revised the exterior and added a new colour option.
The updated hatchback introduces a new top-spec Alpha (O) variant and other convenience features.
Priced from Rs 6.10 lakh ex-showroom, it is Rs 25,000 cheaper than the outgoing model’s original 2022 starting price.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki and buyers considering the Baleno in India.
- What
- Maruti Suzuki has introduced the 2026 Baleno facelift with engine, safety, comfort, exterior and variant updates.
- When
- 2026; the comparison also references the outgoing model’s original 2022 starting price.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- The updates change the Baleno’s engine, equipment and safety package while keeping it as a facelift rather than an entirely new generation.
- Model
- 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift
- Starting price
- Rs 6.10 lakh ex-showroom
- Engine
- New three-cylinder petrol engine
- Safety technology
- Level 2 ADAS
- Comfort feature
- Ventilated front seats
- New variant
- Alpha (O), the new top-spec variant
- Price difference
- Rs 25,000 cheaper than the outgoing model’s original 2022 starting price