Maruti Baleno 2025: Fresh Updates and Enhanced Safety for the Popular Premium Hatchback

Maruti Suzuki’s Baleno continues to be a favorite in India’s premium hatchback segment, and for 2025, it arrives with some important updates that make it even more appealing. The latest model focuses primarily on safety improvements and minor refinements while retaining everything that made the Baleno popular — its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and efficient performance.What’s New in the 2025 Baleno?The standout update is the addition of six airbags as standard across all variants, a big boost in safety from previous models. Along with this, safety features like Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, reverse parking sensors, and brake assist continue to ensure you and your passengers stay protected.The 2025 Baleno also includes features like a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, a smooth automatic transmission option, and rear AC vents for passenger comfort.Engine and PerformanceThe Baleno 2025 is powered by a 1.2-liter petrol engine delivering around 76 to 88 horsepower, paired with either a manual or AMT automatic transmission. It continues to offer excellent fuel efficiency, with mileage figures in the range of 22 to 23 km per litre, making it one of the most efficient cars in its class.Price and VariantsThe 2025 Maruti Baleno is priced between approximately ₹6.70 lakh and ₹9.96 lakh (ex-showroom India). It is available in multiple variants catering to diverse customer needs:Sigma – Base manual petrol variant, priced around ₹6.70 lakhDelta, Zeta, and Alpha – Mid to top-end trims with manual and automatic optionsCNG Variants – Available in Delta and Zeta trims for those seeking better running costsAvailability and Wait TimeThe updated Baleno was launched in mid-2025 and has seen strong demand, with some buyers facing a wait time of up to 6 weeks depending on the city and variant. The Baleno competes directly with rivals like the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, and Toyota Glanza in the premium hatchback space.