Maruti Suzuki India Started the second generation Maruti The Suzuki Baleno hatchback returned in 2022, and now it’s ready for midlife. A camouflaged test mule of the updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been spotted on Indian roads, which is the first glimpse of the upcoming facelift. Since the hatch covers a large area, it is difficult to tell anything about its new design. However, the overall silhouette looks similar to the exit model. According to the spy images, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift could feature a revised front design with a thinner grille and a chrome strip connecting the headlamps. The headlights look unchanged, retaining the projector LEDs and boomerang-shaped DRLs, while the fog lamps seen on the current model are absent on the test vehicle. In profile, the car continues with the same 16-inch alloy wheels as the Zeta variant. At the rear, the design remains largely unchanged, including wraparound LED taillamps with Pixel-style elements, a roof-mounted spoiler and a rear wiper. A revised rear bumper may be introduced as part of the update.
The interior seen on the test mule appears unchanged with the same dashboard layout, trapezoidal AC vents, 9-inch touchscreen and three-spoke steering wheel. However, a new interior theme and updated content may be offered. Features like analog instrument cluster with color display, automatic climate control and head-up display are expected to continue. Additional features like single-pane sunroof and ambient lighting, which are already offered by rivals like Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20, may also be introduced.
Talking about the powertrain, the outgoing model for reference is powered by a 1.2-litre dual VVT NA petrol engine with 90hp and 113Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT option. There is also a CNG option with 77.5hp, 98.5 Nm, and is mated to a manual gearbox only. The facelifted model is expected to get a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Z series petrol engine, which is only expected at this stage and is yet to be officially confirmed.Image source: Harshvlogs/Youtube
