Maruti Baleno : The 2025 Maruti Baleno doubles down on safety, value, and mileage to stay India’s favourite premium hatchback under ₹10 lakh.
With 6 airbags now standard, fresh GST-linked price cuts, and a proven 1.2L petrol/CNG heart, it is again dominating sales charts across the country.
Safer, Smarter 2025 Update
Maruti has rolled out the 2025 model year Baleno with a strong focus on safety and affordability. All variants – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha – now get 6 airbags as standard, along with ABS with EBD, ESC, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX mounts and Maruti’s Heartect-based structure for better crash protection.
Bharat NCAP and Latin NCAP tests show the Baleno scoring higher with the 6‑airbag setup, with Latin NCAP reporting a jump from 1-star (dual airbags) to 2-star safety rating with 6 airbags.
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On the value side, GST revisions effective September 2025 have slashed ex-showroom prices by ₹57,000–₹86,100 depending on the variant, making the Baleno significantly more accessible without cutting features.
Design, Cabin and Features
The 2025 Baleno continues with its bold, sporty stance: wide grille, sharp LED projector headlamps with DRLs, and a more aggressive bumper giving it a grown-up hatchback look.
The body design remains aerodynamically tuned, with sculpted sides and LED tail lamps that emphasise width, available in multiple Nexa signature colours.
Inside, the cabin feels upmarket for the segment, with a layered dashboard, 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, Arkamys-tuned sound, and a coloured head-up display on higher trims.
Features like 360° camera, cruise control, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, keyless entry, push-start, and a TFT MID cluster make daily drives comfortable and tech-rich, especially on Zeta and Alpha trims.
Engine Options and Mileage
Under the hood, the Baleno sticks to its trusted 1.2L K-Series petrol engine with DualJet and Dual VVT technology, tuned for a balance of performance and economy.
Power stands at about 88.4 bhp and 113 Nm of torque from the 1197cc motor, offered with 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT (AGS) in petrol, plus a factory CNG option on select variants.
Mileage remains one of Baleno’s biggest weapons: petrol variants deliver around 22–23 kmpl, while CNG versions claim up to 30.61 km/kg, keeping running costs impressively low for city commuters and highway users alike.
Prices, Variants and Offers
For 2025, Baleno pricing starts at about ₹5.99 lakh ex-showroom for the Sigma base petrol and goes up to roughly ₹9.10 lakh for the fully loaded Alpha petrol automatic, depending on city and variant.
Platforms like CarWale and Nexa list the on-road spread roughly between ₹6.6 lakh and ₹10.2 lakh when factoring in RTO and insurance, with CNG trims sitting at the upper end.
Festive offers in late 2025 brought benefits and discounts of up to around ₹72,500 in some regions, especially on mid and top variants, further sweetening the deal for buyers cross-shopping rivals like i20 and Altroz.
Sales Performance and Market Buzz
Despite newer rivals and internal competition from the Fronx, the Baleno remains the best-selling premium hatchback, regularly leading its segment in monthly sales.
In August 2025, Maruti sold over 12,500 units of Baleno, and media reports highlight it as one of the most popular cars nationwide in October 2025, especially after the safety and price updates.
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Looking ahead, reports suggest the next-generation Baleno with a strong-hybrid 1.2L powertrain targeting over 35 kmpl could arrive by late 2026 or early 2027, indicating Maruti’s plan to keep the nameplate central to its portfolio.
Maruti Baleno Conclusion: Still the Segment Benchmark
With the 2025 update, the Maruti Baleno sharpens its core formula of high mileage, rich features, and now much stronger standard safety.
For buyers in India looking around the ₹6–10 lakh mark, it remains a go-to premium hatch that balances style, tech and running costs better than most rivals – and its sales charts prove that the crowd still agrees.