The market is floating with a wide variety of hatchback. It gets difficult for the public to make the right decision. This article will talk about the comparison between the Maruti Suzukis upcoming facelift Baleno and the Hyundai i20. The South Korean automotive giants introduced i20 to the Indian market in 2014 which proves it to be an old player in its segment. The third-gen i20 is a sporty powerful hatchback which attracts people considering not only looks and design but only the features and specification it offers. The 2022 Maruti Baleno Facelift vs Hyundai i20 comparison below will help you better understand the hatchbacks so stay tuned till the end.
Design and Features
Hyundai Motors India has a wide variety of models across all ranges. Today we will talk about its most selling hatchback, the third-generation i20. The hatch carries a sporty design language which comes equipped with LED projector headlamps integrated with LED DRLs, parametric jewel pattern grille, bold character lines upfront.
The cabin inside features a sporty black interior with color inserts. The carmakers offers a digital drivers display with TFT Multi function display, tyre pressure monitoring system, best-in-segment sporty metal pedals, leather wrapped gear knobs, rear smartphone pocket, leather wrapped steering wheel with steering mounted controls, and first-in-segment eco coating that breathe in fresh air that keeps the air conditioning system in an initial state for a long time. The car offers a soothing blue ambient lighting and superior leg room and thigh support.
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Hyundai always offers feature-loaded cars. The i20 comes with a smart entry with push start/stop button, cooled glovebox, automatic climate control, ample charging ports, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, electric sunroof, cruise control, rear AC vents and rear center armrest as well. In terms of safety, the car offers vehicle stability management, hill assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, six airbags, and an aerodynamic design language.
On the other hand, we have the upcoming Maruti Suzuki facelift Baleno which is a hot hatchback available with a bold design which will be launched very soon. The images of the hatchback have been leaked but no information has been revealed by the company so far but let's take a sneak peak of the changes it will have to its exterior.
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Maruti is expected to tweak the design language of the hatch upfront and will come in a revised version. The updated facelift version will offer a new avatar. That said, the carmakers have redesigned the front bumper with a bigger compartment for fog lamps. The front grille design is also stretched to the headlamps unit making it look stylish. With an update in the front grille design, the headlamp units have also been updated accordingly. Even the bonnet is tweaked according to the latest design language.
The images show that the upcoming facelift Baleno will get cladding on the pillars with chrome inserts on the grille and on the door handles as well. The images only show the front and rear profile of the hatch whereas it is also possible that the upcoming Baleno will also receive an updated alloy-wheel design. The tail lights at the rear are also new and look a bit similar to WRV.
The new upcoming Baleno is ready to be launched with revised looks and design whereas the car is also receiving updates in the interior as well. There is a possibility that the hatch might offer a dual-tone dashboard design with an all-new digital instrument cluster and an advanced connected infotainment system as well. Along with this, the car is also expected to come with a new alloy wheel design, and ambient lighting.
2022 Maruti Baleno Facelift vs Hyundai i20 Comparison - Specs
Hyundai i20 is available in three engine choices - 1.2 Kappa Petrol with dual VTVT, 1.0 Turbo GDi petrol, and 1.5 U2 diesel engine. The 1.2 is capable of producing 83PS of maximum power and 115 Nm of peak torque. The 1.0 can deliver 120PS of maximum power and 172 Nm of peak torque. The 1.5 is capable of producing 100PS of maximum power and 241 Nm of peak torque.
The upcoming facelift Baleno will pack a revised version of the existing 1.2-litre petrol engine only which will get an advanced K Series dual jet dual VVT engine. The same engine has been used in the latest generation Swift and the new Baleno might receive few changes in the power and torque figures. If that doesn't happen the engine would be capable of producing 66kW of maximum power and 113 Nm of peak torque.
Dimensions
On comparing the specifications, design and looks, and specifications it is important to consider the dimensions of the two hatchbacks.
| DIMENSIONS(in mm) | HYUNDAI i20 | MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO |
| LENGTH | 3995 | 3995 |
| WIDTH | 1775 | 1745 |
| HEIGHT | 1505 | 1510 |
| WHEELBASE | 2580 | 2520 |
On comparing the dimensions, i20 and Baleno carry quite similar dimensions. Both the cars are more or less same in size.
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2022 Maruti Baleno Facelift vs Hyundai i20 Comparison - Price
The third-generation i20 asks for a starting premium of Rs 6.91 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) and goes up to Rs 11.40 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new i20 is available in 24 trims and the upcoming facelift Baleno is expected to be Rs 50,000 more expensive than the existing model. The existing model of Baleno starts at Rs 5.99 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Verdict
Both the hatchbacks directly compete against each other as both the cars carry similar specifications, dimensions, features and are also available with a competitive price tag. Hyundai always promises to deliver a package of features and the i20 is a sporty performance loaded hatchback which has been out in the market for a long-time. On the other hand, Baleno was launched in 2019 and is hitting the sales chart regularly. The carmaker is ready to introduce a facelift version of the Baleno very soon.
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