Maruti Suzuki launched the Baleno back in October 2015. There is no other way of saying it – the Baleno has been a blockbuster for the carmaker and has unarguably ruled the premium hatchback segment for most of the time. To ensure that it keeps the majority of the market share within its segment, Maruti Suzuki has now launched a refreshed version of the Baleno. Prices for the Baleno facelift start at Rs 5.46 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 8.77 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom Delhi). Here’s the variant-wise price list:

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Price List (ex-showroom Delhi)

Unsurprisingly, the Baleno facelift gets a bunch of cosmetic changes inside and out. To identify any of those, one would require a keen set of eyes. On the outside, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift flaunts a new front bumper, new grille design and new, precision cut, smoked, dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, the new black and navy-blue theme is complemented by the seats draped in new fabric. The Baleno facelift also gets the new 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system which debuted earlier this month in the all-new WagonR.

Predictably, there are no mechanical changes to report. Those who want a petrol-powered Baleno will have to make do with a 1.2-litre petrol engine which produces 84PS/115Nm. It can be had with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT (continuously variable transmission).

Fun fact: The Baleno is the only car in Maruti Suzuki’s portfolio which has the option of a CVT. Other models offer a two-pedal setup with either an AMT or a conventional torque converter.

Anyway, back to the Baleno facelift. As before, it is also available with a Fiat-sourced, 1.3-litre diesel engine which produces 75PS/190Nm. It is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission and the setup is enough to return a mileage of up to 27.39kmpl. Speaking of which, the petrol engine, with the CVT or the manual transmission, is refined enough to return 21.4kmpl.

For what it costs, the Baleno facelift is quite well equipped. The standard list of features includes ABS with EBD, dual airbags, headlamp levelling, seatbelt reminder for front seats, reverse parking sensors, ISOFIX anchorages, high-speed warning, tilt steering wheel adjustment and manual AC. The fully-loaded iterations of the hatch bring in features such as LED-powered projector headlamps and DRLs, leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto-folding ORVMs, 16-inch alloy wheels, 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto IRVM and headlamps, rear-view camera, telescopic steering adjust and automatic climate control.

In its refreshed avatar, the Baleno facelift renews its rivalry with the likes of the Honda Jass, Hyundai Elite i20 and the Volkswagen Polo. Later this year, the segment will receive a new contender – the production version of the Tata 45X hatchback.