2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Specifications, Variants and 2026 Used Buying Guide
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno belongs to the Indian premium compact hatchback segment. This research documents IN-market configuration(s) and separates 2022 commercial identity from equipment and certified-test claims in other countries.
2022 identity and market
Maruti Suzuki’s 2022 New Age Baleno was a substantial Indian-market revision to an established hatchback, not a clean-sheet all-electric or SUV project. Its competitive strength is manageable dimensions combined with a relatively grown-up cabin and a dense local support ecosystem. Export markets sharing the Baleno name should not be assumed to have identical safety equipment or transmissions.
Engines, electrification and specifications
The original India release lists a Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine producing 66 kW and 113 Nm, connected to a five-speed manual or AGS automated manual. Maruti published India-certified economy figures of 22.35 km/L manual and 22.94 km/L AGS. Those are type-approval values, not independent owner measurements, and need to be compared with cars certified on an equivalent local test.
Practical appeal and limitations
The model introduced headline convenience items including a head-up display and 360-degree camera on selected grades. Six airbags were also described as a grade-dependent offering, while core restraint and braking systems had broader coverage. This makes a used Baleno’s trim and build sheet important: a 2022 registration alone does not confirm the complete technology package.
Used-owner inspection and servicing
An urban buyer may prefer the small turning and parking footprint over the raised seating of a compact SUV. Check the AGS shift behaviour at low speed, clutch wear if present, infotainment updates, camera operation and collision-repair history. Independent crash-assessment scores cannot be guessed from marketing statements about high-tensile steel.
Alternatives and buying decision
Compare Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz in the Indian hatchback class. The Baleno’s strongest case is an efficient and practical daily car with access to large dealer coverage; buyers expecting sporty acceleration or premium road isolation should make a careful test drive and examine real cabin condition rather than focusing only on advertised connectivity.
Documented variants and their market scope
| Market/grade | Powertrain | Drive / transmission | Verified specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN — 2022 1.2L manual | 1.2 L Dual Jet Dual VVT naturally aspirated petrol | FWD / 5-speed manual | power kw: 66, torque nm: 113, manufacturer certified consumption km per l: 22.35; test basis: India certified CMVR |
| IN — 2022 1.2L AGS | 1.2 L Dual Jet Dual VVT petrol | FWD / automated manual AGS | power kw: 66, torque nm: 113, manufacturer certified consumption km per l: 22.94; test basis: India certified CMVR |
Market and model-year limits
Indian 2022 sales, not exported as universal MY2022 specification.
Sources and Further Reading
- Maruti Suzuki: New Age Baleno India 2022 launch (2022-02, IN)