Powertrain1.2 K12N Dualjet Dual VVT petrol 90 hp / 113 Nm + 5MT / 5AMT (Idle Start-Stop, not SHVS)
Max output5–113 Nm
Safety rating4-star Bharat NCAP
Facelift generation map
Nexa-channel sub-4m premium hatchback since 26 October 2015 (second Nexa model after S-Cross), India's first Maruti on Suzuki HEARTECT. Two generations in India; the first had one mid-cycle facelift (28 January 2019). The 23 February 2022 New Age Baleno is a new generation, not a facelift. Factory S-CNG (31 October 2022) is a powertrain, not a generation. Baleno RS (1.0 Boosterjet, March 2017 – January 2020) is a sporty variant, not a generation. Toyota Glanza is the rebadge; Fronx is the gen-2 coupe-crossover sibling. The 1999–2007 Baleno sedan/estate was a different car that only reused the name. India launch: 26 October 2015.
Newest first — scroll down for earlier generations.
Milind Kwatra · CC BY 3.02022
2022–now
Second generation (WB2, New Age Baleno)
23 February 2022
New genCurrent
What changed
Look
Verified as a new generation (Maruti 'Tech Goes Bold' / New Age Baleno, 23 February 2022), not a 2022 facelift: new panels, NEXWave grille, LED signature, 9-inch floating screen, HUD, 360° camera.
Also
Still HEARTECT with a revised body.
Powertrain
1.2 K12N Dualjet Dual VVT with Idle Start-Stop (not the gen-1-fl SHVS) + 5MT or 5AMT replacing CVT.
Launch
Six airbags on Zeta/Alpha at launch.
Made standard across all variants from 16 July 2025.
Powertrain
Factory S-CNG on Delta/Zeta 31 October 2022 (powertrain, not a generation).
Also
Toyota Glanza II 15 March 2022.
Fronx crossover sibling 24 April 2023.
Also
Bharat NCAP 12 June 2025: 4-star adult / 3-star child.
No India facelift on sale as of 19 August 2026 (one is due 5 September 2026).
1.2 K12N Dualjet Dual VVT petrol 90 hp / 113 Nm + 5MT / 5AMT (Idle Start-Stop, not SHVS)
1.2 K12N Dualjet S-CNG 77.5 hp / 98.5 Nm + 5MT (from 31 Oct 2022; Delta/Zeta)
Affected17,362 combined (Baleno-only count not published)
Production8 December 2022 – 12 January 2023
Defect
Possible defect in the airbag controller which, in a rare case, might result in non-deployment of the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners in a crash. Maruti advised owners of suspected vehicles not to drive until the part is replaced.
What was changed
Inspect and replace the airbag controller free of cost if required. Authorised workshops to contact owners; VIN check on Maruti/Nexa Imp Customer Info.
Maruti Suzuki BSE filing
Watch-outs
Owner-reported or cited issues for this generation, not official recalls.
AMT is generally reliable, but check that creep works, roll-off is smooth, and downshifts are not jerky. Not a factory recall.
Independent coverage
Low9-inch SmartPlay lag / freeze / pairing dropElectrical / Occasional
Owners report the touchscreen lagging, freezing, randomly muting, or failing to pair Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Confirm software is current. Not a factory recall.
Independent coverage
MediumBharat NCAP 4-star adult / 3-star child (June 2025)Safety / Official test
12 June 2025 report of Bharat NCAP (first hatch tested): 4 stars adult and 3 stars child on all four trims. Six-airbag Zeta/Alpha: 26.52/32 AOP, 34.81/49 COP. Two-airbag Sigma/Delta (then still dual-airbag): 24.04/32 AOP, same COP. Side-impact score is where the extra airbags help. Six airbags became standard across the India range from 16 July 2025, after this test.
Bharat NCAP
srana · CC BY 3.02019
2019–2022
First-generation facelift
28 January 2019
Facelift
What changed
Look
Maruti PR 'Now Even Bolder': new grille/bumper, LED projector lamps, dual-tone 16-inch alloys, dual-tone black-and-blue cabin, Harman SmartPlay Studio.
Powertrain
Same 1.2 petrol + CVT and 1.3 diesel.
22 April 2019: 1.2 K12N Dualjet Dual VVT SHVS (90 PS, Delta/Zeta 5MT only) — first BS6 Maruti and first premium-hatch Smart Hybrid.
Existing K12M also made BS6.
Launch
RS facelifted with the regular car.
RS dropped January 2020 (turbo not taken to BS6).
Powertrain
Diesel dropped May 2020 for BS6.
Also
Toyota Glanza rebadge 6 June 2019.
Maruti: 10 lakh India units by 9 December 2021.
1.2 K12M petrol 83 PS / 114 Nm + 5MT / CVT (BS6 from Apr 2019)
1.0 K10C Boosterjet turbo 102 PS + 5MT (Baleno RS, to January 2020)
Recalls
Baleno petrol / Wagon R 1.0 fuel pump
15 July 2020
Affected78,222 Baleno petrol (of 134,885 with 56,663 Wagon R 1.0)
ProductionBaleno petrol: 8 January 2019 – 4 November 2019 (Wagon R 1.0: 15 November 2018 – 15 October 2019)
Defect
Possible issue with the fuel pump on Baleno petrol (1.2) and Wagon R 1.0. Maruti/: diesel Baleno and 1.0 Boosterjet RS not included. Production window starts 20 days before the 28 January 2019 facelift retail launch, so it covers late pre-facelift petrol and facelift petrol.
What was changed
Inspect and replace the faulty fuel pump free of cost. Owners contacted by authorised dealers; VIN check on nexaexperience.com Imp Customer Info (MA3 or MBH + 14-digit chassis).
Carry-over clutch from gen 1. inconsistent bite, clutch riding in traffic, early wear (~Rs 6,000). Not a factory recall.
Independent coverage
LowSmartPlay Studio lag / reverse-camera glitchesElectrical / Occasional
Facelift switched to Harman SmartPlay Studio. Tests still flagged touchscreen lag and reverse-camera issues on 2015–2019 cars. Confirm software and camera on a test. Not a factory recall.
Independent coverage
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.02015
2015–2019
First generation (WB1)
26 October 2015
New gen
What changed
Launch
India/world retail launch of the Frankfurt 2015 Baleno (iK-2 concept), sold only at Nexa, under 4 m (3,995 mm) on HEARTECT.
Cabin
Trims Sigma / Delta / Zeta / Alpha.
Powertrain
1.2 K12M petrol + 5MT, CVT on Delta at launch (Zeta CVT April 2016, Alpha CVT August 2017).
1.3 DDiS diesel + 5MT.
Safety
Dual airbags, ABS and EBD standard.
Launch
Baleno RS 1.0 turbo launched 3 March 2017 — a variant, not a generation.
1.2 K12M petrol 83 PS / 114 Nm + 5MT / CVT
1.3 DDiS diesel 75 PS / 190 Nm + 5MT
1.0 K10C Boosterjet turbo 102 PS + 5MT (Baleno RS, from 3 Mar 2017)
Recalls
Baleno airbag-controller software
27 May 2016
Affected75,419 Baleno petrol and diesel (including 17,231 exports)
Production3 August 2015 – 17 May 2016
Defect
Airbag controller software needed an upgrade on early Baleno petrol and diesel cars (India plus exports).
What was changed
Free software upgrade at Maruti/Nexa dealers. Owners contacted from 31 May 2016; VIN check on nexaexperience.com Important Customer Info.
Production3 August 2015 – 22 March 2016 (diesel Baleno)
Defect
Possible faulty fuel filter on diesel Baleno and Dzire diesel Auto Gear Shift.
What was changed
Dealer inspection and free replacement of the faulty fuel filter from 31 May 2016. VIN check on Nexa / Maruti Imp Customer Info.
Maruti Suzuki
Baleno petrol / Wagon R 1.0 fuel pump
15 July 2020
Affected78,222 Baleno petrol (of 134,885 with 56,663 Wagon R 1.0)
ProductionBaleno petrol: 8 January 2019 – 4 November 2019 (Wagon R 1.0: 15 November 2018 – 15 October 2019)
Defect
Possible issue with the fuel pump on Baleno petrol (1.2) and Wagon R 1.0. Maruti/: diesel Baleno and 1.0 Boosterjet RS not included. Production window starts 20 days before the 28 January 2019 facelift retail launch, so it covers late pre-facelift petrol and facelift petrol.
What was changed
Inspect and replace the faulty fuel pump free of cost. Owners contacted by authorised dealers; VIN check on nexaexperience.com Imp Customer Info (MA3 or MBH + 14-digit chassis).
Clutch bite point is inconsistent, so owners stall or ride the clutch in traffic and wear it early. A new clutch was quoted around Rs 6,000. Not a factory recall.
Toyota Glanza6 June 2019 (current HEARTECT gen 15 March 2022)Toyota-badged Baleno sold in India. First Glanza was the 2019 Baleno facelift (G/V = Zeta/Alpha). Second-gen Glanza (15 March 2022) is the 2022 Baleno with a unique grille, alloys and beige-black cabin. Factory CNG from November 2022. Tracked separately in sales data. Africa: Toyota Starlet.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx24 April 2023Nexa coupe-crossover sibling of the second-gen (2022) HEARTECT Baleno: raised ride, coupe tailgate, unique panels. Tracked separately in sales data. Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is the Fronx rebadge, not a Baleno.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS3 March 2017Sporty 1.0 K10C Boosterjet turbo variant of first-gen Baleno (102 PS, 5MT, rear discs, tuned suspension, iK-2-like face). Facelifted with the regular car on 28 January 2019. Discontinued January 2020 when the turbo was not taken to BS6. Not a facelift or generation.
Future updates
Reported, not Hyundai confirmation. Each item is cited.
Second-generation facelift5 September 2026
Not on sale as of 19 August 2026. 14 August 2026: Maruti will launch the Baleno facelift on 5 September 2026. Spies: new grille with a horizontal chrome bar, revised bumpers and alloys; cabin expected to gain a sunroof, ambient lighting and new upholstery. 1.2 Dualjet petrol (5MT/5AMT) and S-CNG expected to continue. Treat as reported launch date, not a dated Maruti India press note in this catalog pass.
Independent coverage
Monthly dispatch log
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