Baleno

Baleno is a premium hatchback from Maruti Suzuki, sold in India through the company's NEXA channel.[1] source: Outlook Business The facelifted Baleno is priced at ₹5.99-9.99 lakh ex-showroom, and its CNG versions start at ₹7.92 lakh.[2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Maruti Suzuki holds about 70% of the premium hatchback segment, which is estimated at 50,000 units per month.[3] source: Business Standard

Maruti Suzuki launched the updated Baleno on 10 September 2026 with Level 2 ADAS, ventilated seats and a new 1.2-litre engine.[1] source: Outlook Business Bookings start at ₹11,000, and Bengaluru ex-showroom prices begin at ₹6,09,900.[1] source: Outlook Business The three-cylinder petrol engine is rated at 83 hp and 112 Nm, with a claimed CNG efficiency of 33.61 km/kg.[4] source: Business Today In September 2026 Maruti Suzuki also added an AMT S-CNG Baleno, priced from Rs 8.32 lakh with a fuel efficiency of 34.47 km/kg.[5] source: NDTV Profit

Baleno sales exceeded 83,000 units in five months, and Hansalpur capacity for Baleno and Fronx is fully utilised.[6] source: ET Small Business Monthly Baleno sales are about 16,000-16,500 units,[7] source: Business Today and Baleno production is around 16,500 units.[8] source: CNBC-TV18 Maruti Suzuki's premium hatchback sales grew 28% from April-August, against 17% for the industry.[3] source: Business Standard Fronx, sold alongside Baleno, has monthly sales of about 17,000-18,000 units.[7] source: Business Today