Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2026– car dimensions: 3990 mm long, 1745 mm wide and 1530 mm high. Unladen weight is 965 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 318 litres.
The Alpha (O) has a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, leatherette seats and ventilated fronts. It adds Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking and a 360-degree camera plus rear parking sensors.
Boot space measures 318 litres with the rear seats up. The 60:40 split rear bench folds for extra capacity.
The cabin feels roomy and practical for a hatchback, with leatherette upholstery on the Alpha (O), front ventilated seats that cool effectively in heat, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, a height-adjustable driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, head-up display, and a cooled wireless charger. Soft suspension delivers a pliant low-speed ride that soaks up bumps well. Space is generous for five, with a 318-litre boot, though the loading lip sits high and rear under-thigh support is average. No sunroof is fitted.
ARAI petrol fuel efficiency 23.80 kmpl MT / 24.77 kmpl AMT
Engine oil and filter change every 10,000 km or 12 months
Pre-facelift Bharat NCAP 4-star adult / 3-star child. facelift expected similar
6 airbags, ESP with hill hold, ABS with EBD, TPMS and ISOFIX standard
Level 2 ADAS (adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB and more) on Alpha (O)
Standard warranty 3 years or 1,00,000 km
The Alpha (O) runs the 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E petrol only, with claimed ARAI figures of 23.80 kmpl on the five-speed manual and 24.77 kmpl on the five-speed AMT. Real-world returns will be lower than the lab numbers, yet the new engine improves efficiency over the previous four-cylinder unit while keeping running costs modest for daily city and highway use.
Servicing follows a clear schedule: free inspections early on, then paid periodic maintenance. Engine oil, filter and drain-plug gasket are due every 10,000 km or 12 months using 0W-16 oil. Coolant first change is at 100,000 km, spark plugs at 100,000 km for petrol, and the accessory belt at 80,000 km. Maruti’s wide dealer network keeps routine work straightforward and parts readily available.
Safety starts with six airbags, ESP with hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD, brake assist, three-point ELR belts with reminders, ISOFIX and reverse sensors across the range. The Alpha (O) alone adds the full Level 2 ADAS package—adaptive cruise control with curve-speed reduction, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning and prevention, advanced emergency braking for cars, motorcycles, pedestrians and cyclists, forward-collision warning, vehicle-sway warning and high-beam assist—plus a 360-degree camera and TPMS. The previous generation scored four stars for adult and three for child protection in Bharat NCAP. the facelift is expected to perform similarly.
Ownership is low-stress thanks to the three-year/100,000 km warranty, simple maintenance intervals and strong residual values typical of the model. Keep the car by sticking to the oil-change cadence, rotating tyres from the first paid service and using genuine parts. the combination of efficiency, ADAS on this top grade and widespread service support makes daily living easy.
Length 3990 mm, Width 1745 mm, Height 1530 mm, Wheelbase 2520 mm (Baleno 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Official Nexa 'The Stunning New Baleno' brochure, CarDekho/Autocar.