Maruti Baleno 2022 First Cut Review from Buyer Perspective. Know key Changes in all new Baleno with Exclusive Features, Styling Elements
Maruti Baleno 2022 Vs Hyundai I20
Maruti Suzuki introduced all new Baleno 2022 with host of Enhancements to outpace competition of Premium Hatchback Segment in full swing.
Price Comparison
Here is Price Comparison of Baleno with I20 in Manual Transmission. Important
- CVT is no more in Baleno and replaced with AGS, I20 offers Automatic Transmission in IVT - as technological transmission difference I20 has an edge
- Baleno only offerd in 1.2 Naturally aspirated Petrol, while I20 is what offered in 1.2 NA Petrol, 1 Litre Turbo GDI and 1.5 Diesel
Thus, to make an apt comparison - only Manual Transmission Prices compared of Naturally aspirated Petrol Engine
| Maruti Baleno | Prices | Hyundai I20 | Prices |
| Maruti Baleno Sigma | 6.35 Lakh | xx | xx |
| Baleno Delta | 7.19 Lakh | I20 Magna | 6.98 Lakh |
| Baleno Zeta | 8.09 Lakh | I20 Sportz | 7.82 Lakh |
| Baleno Alpha | 8.99 Lakh | I20 Asta | 8.93 Lakh |
| xx | xx | I20 Asta Option | 9.48 Lakh |
Prices - Exshowroom Delhi
As can be seen that Baleno corresponding Variants in Delta and Zeta is Priced Rs 20,000 to 30,000 higher but they offer lot more value Proposition in this Price Difference with
Feature Comparison
Baleno Delta Vs I20 Magna
Here is what Maruti Baleno gains in Features
- 7 Inch Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple Car PLay (against 2 Din System in I20)
- Projector Headlights against Basic Halogen Bulbs in I20 Magna
- Automatic Climate Control against Manual AC in I20 Magna
- Offers Rear Defogger which is missing in I20 Magna
Here is where Hyundai I20 Magna gains in
- Offers Rear AC Vents which is missing in Baleno Delta
- Offers LED DRL which is missing in Baleno Delta
- Offers Front Fog Light which is missing in Baleno Delta
Baleno Zeta Vs I20 Sportz
Here is what Maruti Baleno gains in Features
- 16 Inch Alloy Wheel as against 16 Inch Styled Wheel in I20 Sportz
- 6 Airbags Safety as against 2 Airbags in I20 Sportz
- Automatic Climate Control against Manual AC in I20 Sportz
- LED Projector as against Basic Halogen Bulbs in I20 Sportz
- Inbuilt Suzuki Connect with Host of Mobile Linked Feature
- Push Button Ignition
Here is where Hyundai I20 Sportz gains in
- TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Highline TPMS Offered in I20 Sportz)
- Offers LED DRL which is missing in Baleno Zeta
- Offers Front Fog Light which is missing in Baleno Zeta
- Slight Bigger Touchscreen with 8 Inch Touchscreen as against 7 Inch in Baleno Zeta
Baleno Alpha Vs I20 Asta
Here is what similar Priced Baleno Alpha gainst over I20 Asta
- 6 Airbags Safety as against 2 Airbags in I20 Asta
- Inbuilt Suzuki Connect with Host of Mobile Linked Features
- 360 Degree Camera
- Heads up Display
- ESP with Hill Hold Assist
- Auto Dimming IRVM Mirror
- UV Cut Glass
Here is where Hyundai I20 Asta gains in
- TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Highline TPMS Offered in I20 Sportz)
- Slight Bigger Touchscreen with 10.25 Inch Touchscreen as against 9 Inch in Baleno Alpha
- Wireless Charging
- More Stylish Key
It looks like that Maruti Baleno has an upper hand in Features List over Hyundai I20
Styling: Well if you factor in Styling as Critical Element then Hyundai I20 to view in both
- Exteriors
- Interiors
has an upper hand in terms of Styling Element. The Car feels more European with distinctive road presence and more premium Interiors over Baleno.
Engine Performance
Here is Difference in 1.2 Litre Natutrally Aspirated Petrol Engine Performance
| Specs | Maruti Baleno | Hyundai I20 |
| Engine | 1.2 Litre | 1.2 Litre |
| Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 90 PS | 83 PS |
| Torque | 113 NM | 115 NM |
| ARAI Mileage | 22.3 Kmpl | 20.35 Kmpl |
| Kerb Weight | 920 - 955 Kg | 965 Kg to 1020 Kg |
Ride, Handling
Ride and Handling Experience of all new Baleno 2022 will be updated soon after driving car in 1st Week of March 2022 and be post in along with Hyundai I20
Specs, Cabin Space
Here is Specs and Cabin Space. Although on Papers I20 is marginally Wider, Taller and has long wheelbase
But in realworld conditions - Baleno is as good as space factor as what seen in Hyundai I20. Lots of Space in Cabin and Seats are not placed too low in rear which other wise as felt in I20 gives an advantage of Baleno
| Maruti Baleno | Hyundai I20 | |
| Length | 3990 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1745 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm | 1505 mm |
| Boot Space | 318 Litre | 311 Litre |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Wheels | 15 Inch & 16 Inch | 15 Inch & 16 Inch |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 170 mm |