- By Pawan Mishra
- Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift vs Old Baleno: The Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift 2026 has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom. The new Baleno comes equipped with a slew of enhancements over the previous-generation model, including a Level 2 ADAS suite, ventilated seats, and more. The Baleno has remained one of the most popular cars in the country’s premium hatchback segment, and here are all the changes the Baleno facelift comes packed with over the old Baleno.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Vs Old Baleno: Key Details
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Vs Old Baleno: Key Details | ||
Category | Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift | Old Baleno |
Engine | Z12E 1.2-litre 3-Cylinder | K12N 1.2-litre 4-Cylinder |
Transmission | 5-speed manual/5-speed AMT | 5-speed manual/5-speed AMT |
Maximum Power | 83 hp | 89 hp |
Maximum Torque | 112 Nm | 113 Nm |
Infotainment System | 9-inch Smartplay Pro+ | 9-inch Smartplay Pro+ |
Instrument Cluster | Analogue Dials with MID | Analogue Dials with MID |
Wheels | 16-inch dual-tone | 16-inch dual-tone |
Audio System | Clarion sound system | Standard 6-speaker system |
Level 2 ADAS | Available | Not Available |
Ventilated Seats | Available | Not Available |
Smartphone Charger | Cooled Wireless Pad | Standard Wireless |
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift VS Old Baleno: Pricing
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift has been launched at Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom. The previous generation model was priced from Rs 5.99 lakh, ex-showroom, onwards. Thus, the new Baleno facelift costs Rs 10,000 more than the old Baleno. Prices for the higher spec trims are yet to be announced by the brand.
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Vs Old Baleno: Features
As mentioned earlier, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift 2026 comes packed with a slew of enhancements over the old Baleno. You can check the difference between the features of the Baleno facelift and the Baleno in the table below:
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Vs Old Baleno
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Vs Old Baleno | ||
Feature Category | Old Baleno (2022–2026) | New Baleno Facelift (2026) |
Front Seat Ventilation | Not Available | Standard Ventilated Front Seats |
Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) | Not Available | Level 2 ADAS System |
Wireless Smartphone Charger | Standard | Cooled Wireless Phone Charger with active cooling fan |
Seat Upholstery | Full Premium Fabric Upholstery | Black & Blue Semi-Leatherette Upholstery |
Audio & Speaker System | Standard 6-Speaker Setup (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters) | Clarion Audio System |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) | Not Available | In-Cluster TPMS Display |
Steering Wheel Controls | Audio, Voice, & Standard Cruise Control | Added ADAS & Adaptive Cruise Controls |
Instrument Cluster Display | Analogue Dials with Color TFT MID | Analogue Dials with Updated ADAS Visuals on MID |
Dashboard Layout & Theme | Dual-tone Black & Blue Layered Dashboard | Dual-tone Black & Blue Layered Dashboard |
Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
Head-Up Display (HUD) | Pop-up Color HUD | Pop-up Color HUD |
360-Degree Camera View | Available | Available |
Automatic Climate Control | Standard | Standard |
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Vs Old Baleno: Design
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift retains the overall silhouette of the outgoing Baleno. The only noticeable changes with the new Baleno facelift in terms of design are as follows:
- A bigger grille with horizontal chrome slats
- A redesigned front bumper
- A shark fin antenna
- A chrome garnish on the front fenders
- Redesigned LED fog lamps
The new Baleno facelift retains several design elements of the old Baleno, including:
- LED headlights
- Three-block LED DRLs
- Taillights
- 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Vs Old Baleno: Engine
The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift is powered by a new Z-series 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine, whereas the old Baleno was powered by a K12N 4-cylinder engine. The new engine can be paired with the choice of either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission, and it generates 83 hp and 112 Nm of torque.