Prices for the Ertiga have gone up by 1.4%, while those for the Baleno have gone up by 0.5%.
In an effort to improve the safety appeal of its vehicles, Maruti has now made six airbags standard on all versions of the Maruti Ertiga and Baleno. Additionally, according to the automaker, this update would raise the price of the Ertiga by 1.4 percent and the Baleno by 0.5 percent.
Notably, Bharat NCAP has conducted crash tests on the Baleno for both its dual airbag and six airbag models. Six airbags, which are now standard on all models, helped it earn a 4-star safety certification. While the Ertiga received a 1-star rating in the Global NCAP test for the South African market under more stringent guidelines, it has not yet undergone the BNCAP evaluation.
Now that both of these vehicles have improved safety in their base models as well, let’s examine everything they have to offer.
Maruti Baleno Overview
There are four different models of the high-end hatchback Maruti Baleno: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha.
The Baleno boasts a 6-speaker ARKAMYS sound system, cruise control, a heads-up display, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and auto air conditioning with rear vents.
Six airbags are now standard on the Baleno, along with other important safety features including rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
A 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine and an optional CNG kit power the Baleno. The following are the specifications:
| Engine | 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol | 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol with CNG |
| Power | 90 PS | 77.5 PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 98.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT |
Maruti Ertiga Overview
There are four different models of the Maruti Ertiga MPV: Lxi, Vxi, Zxi, and Zxi Plus.
Features of the Ertiga include cruise control, a 6-speaker ARKAMYS sound system, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and auto air conditioning with rear vents.
In addition to technologies like electronic stability control (ESC), hill-hold assist, and a rear parking camera with sensors, its safety kit now comes with six airbags as standard.
An optional CNG kit and a 1.5-liter normally aspirated gasoline engine power the Ertiga. The specifications are as follows:
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.5-litre petrol with CNG |
| Power | 103 PS | 88 PS |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
Price & Rivals
The current price range for the Maruti Baleno was between Rs 6.70 lakh and Rs 9.92 lakh. It competes with the Tata Altroz facelift, Toyota Glanza, and Hyundai i20.
Prior to its price rise, the Maruti Ertiga was priced between Rs 8.97 lakh and Rs 13.26 lakh. Its rivals are the Kia Carens and the Toyota Innova Crysta.