Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. has started providing an automatic transmission on the top-of-the-line Alpha trim of the petrol-powered Maruti Baleno. The new Alpha AT trim of the Baleno will compete with the top-end automatic models of the Hyundai Elite i20 and the Honda Jazz. This hatchback is being sold through Maruti’s premium Nexa dealerships. The new Maruti Baleno Alpha Automatic (CVT) model gets high-end features like a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Mirrorlink.
The Maruti Baleno is one of the most popular cars in India today. Recently, it has crossed 2 lakh sales mark (since its launch two years back). Every month approx. 16,000 units are sold.
Maruti Baleno Alpha Automatic Price in India
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 8,34,052 |
As compared to the Baleno MT, the new CVT-equipped model costs almost 1.06 lakh more. The Alhpa trim of the Diesel model, which is available with a manual transmission only, costs Rs 8.42 lakh.
Maruti Baleno Alpha Automatic Specifications
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.2 L 4-cylinder Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Power | 83 BHP |
| Torque | 114 Nm |
| Top Speed | -NA- |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | -NA- |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Mileage | 21.4 KMPL (ARAI) |
Maruti Baleno Alpha Automatic Features
- Tilt and Telescopic steering
- Leather wrapped gearknob and steering
- LED DRLs
- Auto IRVM
- Auto headlamps with follow me home function
- Alloys
- Height adjustable driver’s seat
- Keyless entry and go
- Front fog lamps
- Projector headlamps
- Reverse parking camera
- Vanity lamp (Co-driver)
- Touch Screen audio with navigation
- Airbags (2)
- ABS with EBD
- Automatic climate control
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs
- Turn indicators mounted on ORVMs
- Rear parking sensors
- Steering mounted au
- Keyless Entry
Maruti Baleno Technical Details
| Length x Width x Height | 3995x1745x1470 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 890 kg/960 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Boot Space | 339 litres |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.2 L Petrol/1.3 L diesel |
| Power | 83 bhp/74 bhp |
| Torque | 114 Nm/190 Nm |
| Top Speed | -NA- |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | -NA- |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed MT or CVT (Petrol Only) |
| Mileage | 21.7 kpl/27.39 kpl |
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Yes (All Four) |
| Central Locking | Yes |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes |
| Audio System | Yes (Touchscreen for Alpha trim only) |
| Airbags | Yes (2) |
| ABS | Yes |
Maruti Baleno Price List
| Variants | (ex-showroom, Pan India) |
| Sigma MT Petrol | Rs 5,26,374 |
| Delta MT Petrol | Rs 5,97,778 |
| Zeta MT Petrol | Rs 6,58,272 |
| Alpha MT Petrol | Rs 7,28,843 |
| Delta CVT Petrol | Rs 7,02,597 |
| Zeta CVT Petrol | Rs 7,63,481 |
| Alpha CVT Petrol | Rs 8,34,052 |
| RS Version Petrol | Rs 8,37,885 |
| Diesel | |
| Sigma MT | Rs 6,43,995 |
| Delta MT | Rs 7,10,091 |
| Zeta MT | Rs 7,71,325 |
| Alpha MT | Rs 8,42,766 |
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