Maruti Baleno Zeta Variant Analysis: Does It Offer The Most Value?

Modified On Mar 05, 2022 05:33 PM By Sonny for Maruti Baleno

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The one-below-top variant comes with six airbags and rear AC vents

The price gap between Baleno variants hits its peak at Rs 90,000 when going from the one-above base to one-below top Zeta trim. It is equipped with some of the best features that the updated hatchback has to offer in terms of safety, convenience and looks. Let’s find out if this is the right variant for you:

Variant	1.2-litre Petrol MT	1.2-litre Petrol AMT
Zeta	Rs 8.09 lakh	Rs 8.59 lakh
Alpha	Rs 8.99 lakh	Rs 9.49 lakh
Difference	Rs 90,000	Rs 90,000

Why consider the Baleno Zeta?

This is perhaps the most complete variant of the Baleno and the premium is easy to justify. It looks premium with the addition of automatic LED headlamps, alloy wheels and dashes of chrome. The Zeta is easier to live with thanks to comforts such as rear AC vents, a sliding front armrest, height adjustable driver’s seat, Suzuki Connect feature suite, and the new TFT display in the instrument cluster. It’s safer as well thanks to a rearview camera, rear wiper and washer, and most importantly side and curtain airbags. For all these added features, the Baleno Zeta is our recommended variant.

Here are the features on offer in this trim:

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort and convenience	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	LED headlights and tail lamps 16-inch alloy wheels	Height adjustable driver’s seat Front armrest 60:40 split rear seat	Rear AC vents with charge ports Push button start/stop TFT MID	7-inch Smartplay Pro Suzuki Connect 6 speakers	6 airbags Rearview camera Rear wiper and washer ISOFIX
Other features	Chrome garnish on door handles, bootlid	Front and rear adjustable headrests Front footwell lamp	Auto headlights Power folding ORVMs Auto AC	Android Auto and Apple CarPlay OTA updates using smartphone	ESP with hill hold (AMT only) ABS with EBD
Upgrade to Alpha if you want	UV cut glass Machine cut alloy wheels LED fog lamps LED DRLs	Leather-wrapped steering wheel	Cruise control Head-up display	9-inch Smartplay Pro+ ARKAMYS tuned sound system	360-degree camera

Why skip the Baleno Zeta?

If you want the best that the new Maruti Baleno has to offer, especially the segment-first features, you should look towards the top-spec Baleno Alpha instead. That’s the variant that gets an all-new infotainment system and 360-degree camera.

Variant	Verdict
Sigma	Covers the basics but best for those on a strict budget.
Delta	Entry-level AMT, but the premium feels a bit steep.
Zeta	Offers best value and is our recommended choice.
Alpha	Only consider it for the premium, segment-first features.