Maruti Suzuki has launched the all-new Baleno facelift in India. The 2022 Baleno facelift features a completely new design with numerous exterior and interior changes. Maruti has set a competitive price for the 2022 Baleno, which will compete directly with other premium hatchbacks on the market. Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz are the new Baleno's main rivals. However, there are a few aspects where the all-new Baleno outperforms the Hyundai i20 and why you should choose the 2022 Baleno facelift over the i20.
First in segment features
The first area where the 2022 Baleno outperforms the i20 is the addition of some first-to-market features in the facelift. The new Baleno has a 360-degree camera, a head-up display (HUD), and Alexa connectivity with Suzuki Connect. The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, has a sunroof, something the Maruti Baleno does not have.
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Affordable AMT
People who drive in and around the city are now opting for automatic transmission in order to steer the city more effortlessly. The 2022 Baleno facelift comes with a 5-speed AMT transmission, which starts at Rs 7.69 lakh for the Delta spec trip (ex-showroom). The Hyundai i20's automatic option, on the other hand, has a starting price of Rs 8.84 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2022 Baleno could be a suitable choice for those looking for a low-cost automatic vehicle with high-end features.
Fuel economy
The Baleno's 1.2-litre four-cylinder DualJet petrol engine returns 22.35 kmpl with the manual transmission and 22.94 kmpl with the automatic transmission. The 1.2-litre NA petrol engine in the Hyundai i20 achieves a fuel economy of 20.35 kmpl with the manual transmission and 19.65 kmpl with the automated transmission.
Available on subscription
Maruti has also announced subscription plans for the all-new Baleno facelift, allowing customers to own the vehicle without purchasing it. The 2022 Baleno will be available through Maruti Suzuki subscription at a starting price of Rs 13,999. The Hyundai i20 current generation, on the other hand, does not have a subscription model.
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Pricing
Maruti has priced the 2022 Baleno facelift competitively in the market, and it clearly outperforms the i20 in this bracket. The 2022 Maruti Baleno is available in four trim levels, with prices starting at Rs 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom) and going up to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyundai i20 is available in four trim levels, with a starting price of Rs 6.98 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 11.47 lakh (ex-showroom).
So, these are the aspects where the 2022 Baleno facelift outperforms the Hyundai i20? Do let us know if you have any more thoughts in the comments section below. Also, join 91Wheels WhatsApp and 91 Wheels Telegram groups to know more about vehicles, and much more. Also, you can subscribe to our Youtube channel for video content on the latest from the world of cars and motorcycles.
