The highly anticipated Baleno 2022 has finally been launched in the Indian Car market. With this launch, Maruti showcases that it still is the market leader and aims to hold on to the throne for more time, with a fresh facelift after a long period of time. Baleno 2022 ticks all the boxes, mileage, features, and refreshed looks are its key USPs. So let’s take a look at the price, specs, dimensions and variant wise features of the 2022 Baleno.
Baleno 2022 Price
Baleno 2022 is launched with a starting price of 6.35 lakh and goes up to 9.49 lakh for the highest trim Alpha automatic. Platform and powertrain options are unchanged as compared to its predecessor, so still, no diesel is available.
1.2-litre manual petrol |
1.2-litre automatic petrol [AMT] | |
Sigma [Base model] |
6.35 lakh |
Not available |
Delta |
7.19 lakh |
7.69 lakh |
Zeta |
8.09 lakh |
8.59 lakh |
Alpha [Top model] |
8.99 lakh |
9.49 lakh |
Baleno 2022 Dimensions
Length |
3,990mm |
Breadth |
1,745mm |
Height |
1,500mm |
Ground clearance |
1,510mm |
Wheelbase |
2,520mm |
Apart from this, the fuel tank capacity is 37 litres, 339 litres of boot space. Baleno 2022 Colour options include:
- Splendid Silver
- Grandeur Grey
- Nexa Blue
- Opulent Red
- Luxe Beige
- Pearl Arctic White
Things to know about Baleno 2022 –
Automatic available in only AMT versions, not CVT[CVT is much more refined and smoother than that of AMT, however it was expected at this price point.]
ABS with EBD is standard along with brake assist Lower variants to get 7’’ touchscreen [starting from delta to Zeta], while only the top of the line Alpha gets 9’’ touchscreen.
Auto climate control, Rear defogger, Keyless entry with central locking LED tail lamps are standard features available from the base variant.
Automatic variant [AMT] starts at 7.69 lakh from the delta variant.
Competitors are Honda Jazz, i20, Tata Altroz, and its own sibling Toyota Glanza.
Baleno 2022 Engine Specs and Mileage
Baleno 2022 is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine with automatic start-stop tech. It churns out 88.5 hp and 113 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox with AMT transmission available. Claimed mileage figures stand high at 22.35 kmpl for the manual variant and 22.94 kmpl for the automatic [AMT] variant. Real-life mileage is sure to be dropped by a margin of 3 to 4 kmpl.
Baleno 2022 variant wise features
Check the variant wise features of 2022 Baleno along with their respective prices, powertrain options, gearbox combinations and more.
Sigma [base model, and only model with no AMT available]
The sigma variant is the base variant and is equipped with the following…
Exterior
- Halogen Projector headlamps
- LED tail lamps
- Back door spoiler
- Body Coloured Bumpers
Interior
- MID (Segment Display)
Convenience and technology
- Driver side power window auto up/down
- Central locking & keyless entry
- Auto Climate Control
- Rear defogger
- Gear shift indicator
- Tilt adjust for steering
Safety
- Reverse parking sensors
- High speed alert system
- Seat belt reminder
- ABS with EBD and Brake assist
- Two airbags
- ISOFIX anchorages
Delta [over sigma]
The delta variant is equipped with the following[apart from the features of the last variant]…
Exterior
- Grille with chrome finish
- Body coloured door handles
- Body coloured ORVMs with Turn Indicator
Interior
- Rear parcel shelf
Convinience and technology
- 7’’ touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- 4 speakers
- Steering mounted audio controls
- Electrically foldable & adjustable ORVMs
- Security Alarm
Safety
- ESP with hill hold [on AMT variant]
Sigma [over delta]
The sigma variant is equipped with the following [apart from the features of last variant]…
Exterior
- Auto headlamps with follow me function
- Fog Lamp chrome garnish
- Chrome plated door handles
- Back door chrome garnish
- Rear Wiper with washer
Interior
- MID (TFT color display)
- Rear seat adjustable headrest
- 60:40 split rear seat Front Footwell lamp
- Rear AC vents
- Rear fast charging USB
Convenience and technology
- Suzuki Connect[connected car tech]
- Push start/stop
- 6 speakers
Safety
- 4 airbags
- ESP with hill hold [on AMT variant]
- Rear view camera
Alpha [over Sigma]
The Alpha variant is equipped with the following [apart from the features of the last variant]…
Exterior
- UV Cut Glass
- Alloy wheels precision cut
- LED headlights
- LED DRL
- LED fog lamps
Interior
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
Convenience and technology
- HUD[Head up display]
- 9’’ touchscreen
- Cruise control
- Auto dimming IRVM
- Auto folding ORVMs
- 6 speakers [Arkamys branded]
- 360 degree camera
Safety
- Same as before
Pros and cons of the 2022 Baleno
Pros
- Relatively cheap pricing of base and top models alike.
- Available at a monthly subscription fee of 13999 INR each month.
- Suspension, hydraulic clutch, and braking setup are improved from the previous gen Baleno.
- Improved safety with esp given on manual trims as well.
- First in segment attractive features like 360 degree camera and HUD.
- Sleek dashboard design with highly improved quality, fit and finish.
We expect low waiting periods [despite the high demand with over 25k bookings] due to the strong and high infrastructure and capacity of Maruti to make cars.
Cons
- No CVT option available [although the AMT is improven as seen in new gen celerio].
- Overdone taillamps might not be to everyone’s liking.
- Base variant feels a bit lacklustre.
Overview and Final verdict
The Baleno before this facelift was a great car, and it was reflected in the sales tally as well. Baleno 2022 is a new step that Maruti Suzuki has undertaken, by adding a host of much needed cosmetic and technology updates. Apart from this, it has taken safety seriously by keeping a higher number of safety features, that would hopefully translate to a better safety rating. With this, it will definitely increase the sales figures of the car, and will be much more appealing to the first time younger buyers.
Overall, it is a great car for daily commute over short distances, and for highway trips as well, owing to its high mileage. The 2022 Baleno looks more shar per, elegant and practical than ever before in any of its old avatars.
So this was everything you needed to know about the new 2022 Baleno, with in detail attributes such as Price, Specs, Mileage pros, cons and our final verdict.
We at Carorbis hope that this article helped you to learn about the new 2022 Baleno. If you found this blog informative, make sure to check out other interesting articles on the Carorbis Blog.