Maruti Suzuki is preparing to debut the new Baleno next week, and we’ve just received our best look yet at the redesigned premium hatchback. Given that the new Baleno has gotten a substantial upgrade over the 2019 facelift, we will compare the two models to highlight their differences.

The interior and exterior design of the new Baleno have been significantly modified.

It will include HUD, 360-degree cameras, and six airbags.

It has a single K12N 1.2-liter petrol engine option.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Exterior Comparison, New Vs Old

The front and rear end designs of the two vehicles differ significantly in terms of aesthetics. The new Baleno sports a bigger honeycomb-patterned grille up front that extends all the way into new wraparound headlights and is accented with a silver strip.

The projector modules that make up the headlights themselves are broader and have a new three-element LED DRL signature. Although the new Baleno features larger fog light housings and a wider air damn, the front bumpers of the two versions are similar in design. The new Baleno has a wider and more established appearance overall, as well as a flatter clamshell bonnet design.

When looking at the redesigned Baleno from the rear, the new C-shaped LED taillights that extend onto the tailgate and the new rear bumper with the reflector strips placed higher up stand out. In addition, the back glasshouse, the design of the tailgate, and even the spoiler all resemble the present model pretty closely. The only noticeable differences between the two versions in profile are the new Baleno’s window line chrome strip that extends up to the rear quarter glass and the sharper crease on the shoulder line.

Measurements Of the New and Old Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Given that the platform has not changed and any differences are due to aesthetic modifications, both versions of the Baleno have extremely comparable dimensions. The new Baleno’s 2,520mm wheelbase and 1,745mm width are identical to those of the outgoing model, according to the measurements we have obtained. However, the new Baleno has a 5mm shorter length (3,990mm), and even its entire height has decreased by 10mm (measuring in at 1,500mm).

New And Old Maruti Suzuki Baleno Interiors and Features

The interiors have also been updated very effectively by Maruti. The dashboard’s waterfall appearance and predominately black interior decor from the earlier model are gone. Instead, the new models have a whole new layered dashboard design that is quite similar to the new S-Cross that is being offered abroad. 

The updated Baleno’s dashboard uses more colours; the upper area is black, the centre section has a silver accent line running across the width of the cabin, and the lower section has a dark blue finish that also covers the door cards.

Not only that, but the 2022 Baleno also features newly designed front seats, a new steering wheel that is reminiscent of the Swift, a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, and a new instrument cluster that still has two analogue dials and a digital MID in the middle. The automatic climate control switchgear has also been changed and is now slightly lower.

When it comes to features, the new Baleno surpasses the previous model’s level of equipment. Maruti’s Smartplay Pro+ connected car technology, an Arkamys surround sound system, a Heads-up display (HUD), 360-degree cameras, and six airbags are all new features for the top-spec Baleno. The revised premium hatchback will not, however, be available from Maruti with a sunroof.

New versus old Maruti Suzuki Baleno powertrain

The new Baleno will only be available with one petrol engine, as opposed to the two that were previously available. The engine in question is a more modern 1.2-liter, four-cylinder petrol engine known as the “K12N,” which includes variable valve timing and an integrated starter generator (ISG) that enables auto engine stop/start in order to save gasoline. 

Not to be confused with Maruti’s SHVS mild hybrid technology, which provides a moderate electric power boost in vehicles like the Ciaz. Another adjustment concerns the transmission. Although Maruti decided to replace the earlier Baleno’s CVT automatic with a five-speed AMT unit, the five-speed manual transmission is still standard.