Maruti Suzuki India launched the second-generation Maruti Suzuki Baleno hatchback in 2022, and it is now due for a mid-life facelift. A mock test mule of the updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been spotted on Indian roads, giving the first glimpse of the upcoming facelift. Since the hatch is largely covered, it is difficult to say anything about its new design. However, the overall silhouette looks the same as the exhaust model. According to the spy images, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift may feature a revised front design with a slimmer grille and a chrome strip connecting the headlamps. The headlights appear unchanged, retaining projector LEDs and boomerang-shaped DRLs, while the fog lamps seen on the current model are absent on the test vehicle. In profile, the car continues with the same 16-inch alloy wheels as the Zeta variant. At the rear, the design remains largely unchanged, including wraparound LED tail lamps with pixel-style elements, a roof-mounted spoiler and a rear wiper. A revised rear bumper may be introduced as part of the update.
The interior seen on the test mule looks unchanged, with the same dashboard layout, trapezoidal AC vents, 9-inch touchscreen and three-spoke steering wheel. However, a new internal theme and updated content may be offered. Features like analog instrument cluster with color display, automatic climate control and head-up display are expected to continue. Additional features like a single-pane sunroof and ambient lighting, already offered by rivals like Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20, may also be offered.
Talking about the powertrain, for reference the outgoing model is powered by a 1.2-litre Dual VVT NA petrol engine with 90hp and 113Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT option. It also has a CNG option with 77.5hp, 98.5 Nm and comes only with a manual gearbox. The facelifted model is expected to get a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Z series petrol engine, which is only expected at this stage and has not been officially confirmed yet.Image Source: Harshvlogs/Youtube
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