India, Sept. 7 -- Maruti Suzuki has given the Baleno significant updates, and this time the changes go beyond a new bumper or a different set of alloys. Priced from Rs 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom), the 2026 Baleno facelift introduces a three-cylinder Z-Series petrol engine, CNG-AMT availability, and Level 2 ADAS, while retaining the basic shape and cabin layout of the current-generation hatchback.

For context, the previous Baleno had a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a revised cabin and a five-speed manual or AMT. Here is how the two versions stack up across the areas that matter.

2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Old Baleno: Design The 2026 Baleno gets an evolutionary exterior update rather than a complete redesign. The grille is now larg...