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Improved version of Maruti Suzuki Baleno to be launched soon

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Maruti Suzuki’s best-selling premium hatchback in India, Baleno will get a new look now. In 2019, the car saw minor design changes. However, this time the car will see a major facelift.

The 2022 Baleno facelift will see several changes in exterior and interior features which include sheet metal on its front and rear fenders and bonnet, a larger front grille and a new headlamp unit with dual arrow-shaped LED DRLs. There will be changes to the rear with new tail lamps and revised alloy wheels. Besides that, Maruti Baleno Facelift 2022 will include a raked windshield, integrated roof spoiler and a rear wiper.

When it comes to interiors, it will have a revised upholstery, a new dashboard, vertically mounted AC vents, a redesigned steering wheel with steering mounted controls and an updated fully digital instrument console. It will also have a larger touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, electrically adjustable ORVMs and keyless entry along with push button start.

In terms of engine, the 2022 Maruti Baleno will see no change and will have the same options that include a 1.2 liter K12M VVT unit making 83 hp power and 113 Nm torque and a 1.2 liter K12N DualJet engine that has 90 hp power and 115 Nm torque.

When it comes to safety, the car will get dual airbags, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX seat mounts and ABS and EBD.

The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno might see a rise in prices. Currently, it is priced between Rs 5.99-9.49 lakhs.

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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.

The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –

– Smart panoramic sunroof

– 16-inch black alloy wheels

– Smartphone wireless charger

– Rear Disc Brakes

– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

– Hill start assist control (HAC)

– Paddle shifters

– Metal pedals

– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs

– Power window auto up/down

Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.

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