Maruti Baleno Zeta CVT launched at INR 7.47 Lakhs

The Maruti Baleno petrol CVT has been launched and is now available in the higher Zeta variant. It is priced at INR 7.47 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Delhi). Since its launch, the CVT option was only available in the Delta variant, which was equipped with limited features.

Under the hood, the Baleno CVT is powered by the 1.2-liter K-Series petrol engine that produces 84 PS and 114 Nm of torque, which is sent to the front wheels via a CVT. It is capable of averaging an ARAI-certified fuel mileage of 21.4 km/L. In other grades, a 5-speed manual gearbox comes as standard.

The Zeta grade Baleno CVT is equipped with an expanded feature list which includes chrome door handles, alloy wheels, UV cut glass, glove box illumination, luggage room illumination, front foot well illumination, multi-information speedometer display, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps, auto headlamps, auto dimming IRVM, telescopic steering, follow me home headlamps, front center arm rest with storage, height adjustable driver seat, push button start / stop with smart key. Also included is the SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay as part of the standard kit.

So far, Maruti has received over 100,000 pre-orders for the Maruti Baleno, and there is a 6 month waiting period for new customers. To further widen the appeal, Maruti will introduce the Baleno RS during the festive season period this year, which packs a 1.0-liter three-cylinder Boosterjet turbocharged petrol engine.