- Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that the Baleno facelift will launch in India on September 5, 2026, ahead of the festive season, with changes expected to focus on styling, equipment and cabin appeal rather than a complete mechanical overhaul.
- The biggest styling changes are expected at the front, with a redesigned grille featuring a horizontal chrome bar connecting the headlamps, while the boomerang-shaped LED daytime-running lights are likely to continue and the headlamp design may remain largely unchanged.
- The front bumper has been revised, and the fog lamps fitted to the current model do not appear on test vehicles spotted so far.
- Side profile changes are expected to be limited, with a possible fresh alloy wheel design, while the overall silhouette, pull-style door handles and shoulderline remain the same.
- At the rear, the hatchback may receive a redesigned bumper, but the wraparound LED tail-lamps are expected to continue unchanged, along with the roof-mounted spoiler and rear wiper.
- The cabin is expected to retain the current dashboard layout, including the free-standing 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, trapezoid-shaped air-conditioning vents and three-spoke steering wheel, with possible revised upholstery, new trim finishes, additional convenience features, a single-pane electric sunroof and ambient lighting.
- The facelift is expected to retain the current 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 90 hp and 113 Nm, paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed AMT, while the CNG version (producing 77.5 hp and 98.5 Nm) is likely to continue with the manual transmission only.
Maruti Suzuki is set to unveil the Baleno facelift on September 5, 2026, just in time for the festive season. The updated model will focus on aesthetic and interior enhancements rather than mechanical changes, maintaining its competitive edge in the premium hatchback market.12
The facelift will feature significant styling updates, particularly at the front, including a redesigned grille with a horizontal chrome bar connecting the headlamps. While the existing boomerang-shaped LED daytime-running lights are expected to remain, the headlamp design may largely stay unchanged. The front bumper will be revised, and fog lamps seen in the current model are absent in test mules.3456
Side profile changes are anticipated to be minimal, with a potential new alloy wheel design while retaining the same silhouette and door handles. At the rear, a redesigned bumper is expected, but the wraparound LED tail-lamps will likely continue unchanged.910
Inside, the Baleno facelift is expected to keep the current dashboard layout, featuring a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and trapezoid-shaped air-conditioning vents. Updates may include revised upholstery, new trim finishes, and added convenience features like a single-pane electric sunroof and ambient lighting.111213
Under the hood, the facelift will retain the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing 90 hp and 113 Nm, paired with a five-speed manual or AMT. The CNG variant is also likely to continue, generating 77.5 hp and 98.5 Nm exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission.141516
“The facelift is expected to retain the 1.2-litre petrol engine with 90 hp and 113 Nm, paired with a five-speed manual or AMT, while the CNG version continues with 77.5 hp and 98.5 Nm. A single-pane electric sunroof and ambient lighting are possible additions to the cabin.”
