The Maruti Baleno has been a successful car for the manufacturer since it was launched back in 2015 . For 2018 Baleno impresses again with its numbers and sells more than the newly launched Swift . Baleno has seen a growth of 33% this year ,selling 19,398 units for may 2018 compare to 14,629 in may 2017 . The Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.3-litre diesel engine that generate 84hp/115Nm and 75hp/190Nm respectively. Both the engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. However, the petrol engine is also available with a CVT gearbox.  It is available at a starting price of Rs 5.35 lakh for the petrol and 6.51 lakh for the diesel variant. The top variants are priced at Rs 8.40 lakh and 8.49 lakh respectively.

if your planning to buy a Maruti Baleno you will have a lot of confusions going on in your head like

• Manual  or CVT transmission
• Petrol or diesel
• which is best variant in terms of value for money

In this article we will tell you everything you need to know before you make a decisions . So lets get started  …

Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Variants 

Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with three engine options and automatic transmission offered only for the petrol options

• 1.2 litre VVT Petrol Engine
• 1.3 litre DDiS Diesel Engine
•  3-cylinder BoosterJet petrol engine ( only for the top spec Baleno RS)

Note : All variants of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno will feature dual airbags, ABS with EBD, seat belt pre-tensioners with force limiters and ISOFIX child seat anchorages

1 )Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma

       Features 

• Body coloured ORVMs, door handles and bumpers
• Driver side seatbelt reminder
• Headlamp leveling
• Tilt steering adjustment
• Central locking
• Front and rear accessory socket
• Front power windows
• Anti-Theft security system

Price  ( Ex – showroom)

• SIGMA PETROL MT  – Rs 5.35
• SIGMA DIESEL MT   – RS 6.51

Sigma is the base version , if your on a budget and want a practical hatchback this is the one . There are both petrol and diesel option with the base variant . CVT transmission is not on offer on the base model .

2)  Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta

    Additional Features along with Sigma features 

• Electrically foldable ORVMs with turn indicators
• Automatic climate control
• Rear power windows
• Reverse parking sensors
• Rear defogger
• 60:40 split rear seat

Price (Ex-Showroom)

• DELTA PETROL – Rs 5.99 lakh
• DELTA CVT         –  Rs 7.09 lakh
• DELTA DIESEL  –  Rs 7.17 lakh

The Baleno in its Delta variant adds more value to the package and is one of the best sold variant . The option for  CVT in petrol starts from this variant

   3)Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta

 Additional Features along with Delta features 

• Height adjustable driver’s seat
• Follow me home/lead to vehicle headlamps
• Coloured MID (Multi Information Display)
• Lights in front footwell, boot and glovebox
• Front fog lamps
• Telescopic steering adjust
• Push button start/stop with smart key
• Automatic headlamps
• Auto dimming IRVM
• 16-inch Alloy wheels
• Front armrest with storage

Price (Ex-Showroom) 

•    ZETA PETROL -Rs 6.65 lakh
•    ZETA CVT          -Rs 7.70 lakh
•    ZETA DIESEL   -Rs 7.78 lakh

The Baleno in its Zeta variant is a  Best balance between price and features . It is the middle variant for a CVT petrol Baleno

4) Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha

Additional Features along with Zeta  features 

• Projector headlamps
• 7.0-inch SmartPlay infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
• GPS navigation
• Reverse parking camera
• Voice command recognition

   Price (Ex-Showroom) 

• ALPHA PETROL – Rs 7.35 lakh
• ALPHA CVT          – Rs 8.40 lakh
• ALPHA DIESEL  –  Rs 8.49 lakh

The Baleno Alpha is top end model with the 1.2 litre VVT Petrol Engine also the top-end model you can buy with the CVT petrol .

5) Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS

If you want a Baleno which is top-end in features and have more power then go for the RS . It is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder BoosterJet petrol engine that pumps out 102PS of power and 150Nm of torque.

With a price of Rs 8.44 lakh (ex-showroom ), the Baleno RS is about Rs 1.09 lakh more than the standard Baleno Alpha, Rs 4,000 more than the Alpha-CVT, and about Rs 5,000 cheaper than the Alpha-diesel.

• No diesel option
• No CVT option
• Gets all features you get in the Alpha trim with a powerful and sporty 3-cylinder BoosterJet petrol engine

Fuel Economy figures

Which variant to go for -Automatic or Manual  

Automatic option is only available in 1.2 litre VVT Petrol Engine option for top three trims namely Delta ,Zeta and top end Alpha .

Opt for the petrol CVT if

• If You are running mostly in city and encounter peak hour traffic in most of your drives
• looking for comfort more than driving pleasure
•  If your ready to spent a little extra on fuel  .Fuel economy is on the lower side compare to diesel or even the  petrol variant  .
•  It gives a jerk free and smooth drive

Opt for the diesel MT if

• You have a lot driving involved in your lifestyle
• Looking for a torquey engine option
• Fuel economy is a major priority for you

Opt for the Petrol MT  (Baleno RS) if 

• If you enjoy the adrenaline rush of zipping through traffic
• Don’t mind shedding a little extra cash for the thrill of driving
• Want to spend a little less on regular maintenance

Also check: Maruti Baleno Colors

Do let us know which one would you prefer?