KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Baleno price starts at Rs. 6.66 lakhs
- Offers a good set of features in its base variant
- Offered in a sole 1.2L NA petrol engine with an option for CNG
Maruti Baleno sits as the top player in the long list of hatchbacks portfolio of Maruti, and obviously, it has to offer a rich tech list that creates that premium divide. In this section, we take a look at the key features that this hatchback offers, that make traveling, a more convenient experience. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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9-inch Smartplay Pro Infotainment Touchscreen
Alpha Variant: Starts At Rs. 9.38 Lakhs
The Maruti Baleno comes with a 9-inch Smartplay Pro infotainment touchscreen that takes care of all the multimedia requirements like music and the connected features. While it supports wireless smartphone projection, the screen also doubles up as the view monitor for its 360-degree camera. It offers decent feedback and is big enough for a clear view of the driver, without hampering their on-road awareness.
Competition Check- Both the i20 and the Altroz come with a 10.25-inch touchscreen in their Asta (O) and XZ LUX variants respectively.
Heads-Up Display
Alpha Variant: Starts At Rs. 9.38 Lakhs
Another additional feature assisting the driver is the availability of a Heads-up display that projects essential drive-related stats right in front of the field of view of the driver like speed, gear indicator, navigation turns, and a few more.
Competition Check- The Hyundai i20 does not offer any HUD unit but the Altroz gets it in the Racer edition.
360-Degree Camera
Alpha Variant: Starts At Rs. 9.38 Lakhs
The Maruti Baleno enhances maneuverability in tight spaces with its 360-degree camera system. This feature offers a full surround view on the infotainment screen, making it easier to handle sharp turns and navigate through narrow or congested areas, including challenging hill roads.
Competition Check- While the Hyundai i20 misses out on this nifty feature, you can have this with the Tata Altroz in the XZ LUX variant.
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Automatic Climate Control
From Sigma Base Variant: Price Starts At Rs. 6.66 Lakhs
This feature is something that the Baleno offers right from its base variant, which is very commendable on Maruti's part. This is something that is generally offered with higher variants. Other features that the base trim offers include LED tail lamps, projector headlamps, all-power windows, keyless entry, Hill-hold assist, and much more.
Competition Check- Tata Altroz offers fully automatic climate control in its XT variant onwards whereas the Hyundai i20 offers this feature from Sportz variant onwards.
6 Airbags
From Zeta Variant Onwards- Rs. 8.43 Lakhs
The Baleno, from its Zeta variant, offers a comprehensive safety suite including a 6-airbag set-up. However, various carmakers are now giving this feature as standard across variants and we hope to see it with the Baleno in future as well.
Competition Check- The Hyundai i20 comes with 6 airbags as standard across variants, whereas the Tata Altroz Racer offers 6 airbag set-up.
Other features that Baleno offers include
- Rear AC vents
- Fast charging ports
- Hill hold Assist
- Connected car tech
- Premium sound system by ARKAMYS
Verdict
When compared to other rivals, Maruti Baelno does miss out on a few features here and there, but still offers a robust tech package that doesn't fall short. However, there are some things that we would love to see in future updates like a sunroof, wireless charger, and more.
