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Six Airbags, Slightly Pricier—Maruti’s Baleno and Ertiga Enter Safer Territory


Updated: July 16, 2025 19:39

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Maruti Suzuki has announced a marginal exshowroom price hike across two of its popular models—Ertiga and Baleno. The Ertiga sees a 1.4% increase, while the Baleno’s price rises by 0.5%. The revision reflects rising input costs and the integration of enhanced safety features.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Ertiga’s price hike translates to an increase of up to Rs 12,500 depending on variant
  • Baleno’s adjustment adds approximately Rs 4,000 to entrylevel trims
  • The hike follows Maruti’s broader pricing strategy implemented earlier in 2025 across its Arena and Nexa portfolios
Safety Upgrade:
  • Maruti Suzuki has confirmed the standardization of six airbags across all Baleno variants
  • Previously, only Zeta and Alpha trims offered six airbags; Sigma and Delta had two
  • The move aligns with government safety mandates and Maruti’s renewed focus on passenger protection
Strategic Context:
  • The safety upgrade is part of Maruti’s commitment to equip all models with six airbags by end2025
  • Baleno’s Bharat NCAP crash test results showed improved side impact protection in sixairbag variants
  • The Ertiga, XL6, Ignis, and SPresso are also slated to receive similar upgrades
Market Implications:
  • Analysts expect the price hike to be offset by improved safety perception and regulatory compliance
  • Entrylevel buyers may face affordability challenges, but longterm brand value could strengthen
Sources: Autocar India, India Today Auto, CarDekho, Economic Times, 

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