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September was one of the busiest months for the Indian automotive industry, full of interesting car launches!

Baleno continues to be a winner with even better fuel economy and more features!

The Baleno is one of the country's best-selling premium hatchbacks, and with the addition of some accessories, you can personalise it to truly make it yours!

The Fronx costs more and looks the part of an SUV, but does the Baleno's feature-packed 2026 update make it the smarter buy?
2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Zeta Vs Alpha: Should You Spend More For The One Below Top Alpha?The Zeta ticks most of the boxes, while the Alpha throws in a few more bells and whistles. Find out which one you should choose.

Low running costs and the convenience of an automatic sounds like music to the Indian middle class.

The Alpha (O) is almost identical to the Alpha, but gets one important addition that makes the extra spend worth it

The new Baleno loses an inch of power but gives a mile more in fuel efficiency.

The hatchbacks are actually booming in sales, as the Wagon R, Baleno, and the Swift are the popular sellers in this list!

A big part of the 2026 Baleno’s family-friendliness is its comfortable second row

A look at how much you could pay every month for the top-spec Baleno Alpha(O) AMT

For this story, we have only considered some of the top Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata

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Ventilated seats and more fuel economy of the Baleno or the diesel punch of the Altroz?
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