Automobile manufacturers have begun to release modifications for their models
response to the growing demand for three-point seatbelts for passengers in the back.
The middle passenger in the back row of the Baleno will soon get a three-point seatbelt,
Additionally, a headrest that can be adjusted and a seatbelt reminder will be added to the middle seat.
While the Baleno will be the first model to get this update, we also expect other Maruti cars
be fitted with this extra seatbelt in the coming months. Meanwhile,
the Baleno was recently updated with an ESP feature as standard across all variants.
The premium hatchback is powered by a BS6 2-compliant 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual
The mills puts out 89bhp and 113Nm of torque and can also be had in a CNG variant.
Maruti offers the Baleno in Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and ALpha variants. The Sigma trims has a starting price of Rs. 6.61 lakh,
whereas the top-spec Alpha variants costs Rs. 9.88lakh, both prices, ex-showroom.
CNG is available in Deltaand Zeta variants that are priced at Rs 8.35 lakh and Rs. 9.28 lakh, ex-showroom.