2022 Suzuki Baleno facelift unveiled in India

The 2022 Suzuki Baleno has been revealed for the Indian market, featuring a heavy facelift over the outgoing model which has been on sale since 2015.

Underpinned by the same architecture as its predecessor, the updated Suzuki Baleno is characterised by a heavy facelift all round, with its new styling bringing it into the new decade.

Under the bonnet, the Indian-spec Baleno carries across its existing 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, which continues to make 66kW and 113Nm – down from the 68kW/130Nm on tap in Australian Balenos which utilise a 1.4-litre engine.

Buyers have the choice of either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, the latter of which incurs a 50,000 rupee (AU$925) premium.

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LED headlights and fog lights adorn the new front fascia, along with new design intakes, while the front grille now features a chrome surround which stretches all the way from the tips to the lights.

At the back, LED tail-lights are again redesigned compared to the outgoing model with a C-shape which carries across to the boot. A chrome trim piece is still placed just underneath the rear window, but its reflectors have now been moved up from the bottom of the bumper to the mid-point.

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Moving into the cabin, the interior space has scored a heavy revision, with the driver now treated to a flat-bottom steering wheel and head-up display, as the tweaked dashboard incorporates silver trim and a nine-inch infotainment screen.

Extra mod cons are also included – from a 360-degree camera to an Arkamys sound system, rear USB-A/USB-C ports, rear air vents and redesigned seats.

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Despite the 2022 Baleno featuring a raft of new tech equipment, such as the Suzuki Connect app – allowing remote locking, light toggling and alarm functions – it is without a large number of safety features now commonplace in new vehicles.

Not included in the Baleno are; autonomous emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assist, all of which is available on the Swift.

Some safety equipment included ranges from; six airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes and front seat bent reminders to rear parking sensors.

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Priced from 635,000 rupees (AU$11,800) to 899,000 rupees (AU$16,650) across the four trim levels, the updated Baleno is now on sale in India, although no confirmation has been given regarding an Australian berth.