Maruti Begins Deliveries Of The 2022 Baleno

• Demo and test drive units have reached many dealerships.

• Available in Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha trims, with the latter three getting the optional AMT.

• New features include heads-up display, a new 9-inch touchscreen system, a 360-degree camera, and up to six airbags.

• Powered by a 90PS 1.2-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual and AMT options.

Maruti has commenced the deliveries of the new Baleno right from the launch day. It has already received 25,000 bookings since February 8. The demo and test drive units have reached many dealerships, although some are yet to receive.

The Baleno is available in four trims as earlier: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. Save for the base-spec Sigma, the rest can be had with manual and AMT options.

The new Baleno gains new full LED lighting, a heads up display, a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car technology with limited remote operation, Alexa home device support, cruise control, and rain-sensing wipers. Maruti has also confirmed that it will soon get wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay.

Safety quotient is up as it now offers up to six airbags, a 360-degree camera, ESP (electronic stability programme), and hill assist (only with AMT).

The 2022 Baleno gets a sole 90PS/113Nm 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine, paired with 5-speed manual and AMT options. There’s no mild-hybrid tech on offer as earlier, but you do get the idle start-stop system as standard. The suspension and clutch have been reworked as per the carmaker.

The new Baleno retails from Rs 6.35 lakh to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It rivals the Toyota Glanza, Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz and Volkswagen Polo.