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MSIL: COS: NSE&BSE: 2026/09_05 5th September 2026 Vice President General Manager National Stock Exchange of India Limited Department of Corporate Services "Exchange Plaza", Bandra- Kurla Complex BSE Limited Bandra (E), Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Mumbai – 400051 Dalal Street, Mumbai- 400001 Subject: Press Release Dear Sir(s), Please find enclosed herewith as Annexure – “A”, a copy of the press release being issued today. Kindly take the same on record. Thanking you, Yours truly, For Maruti Suzuki India Limited Sanjeev Grover Executive Officer & Company Secretary Press Release Annexure - "A" ‘Dare to go Glam’ with the Stunning New Baleno: Designed for Dynamic Achievers • Glamourous new look: The Stunning New Baleno features a distinct new identity with an all-new NEXWave grille design, establishing a new premium and progressive design language. • Protected by NEXA Safety Shield: The Stunning New Baleno introduces First-in-segment Level 2 ADAS, an intelligent driver support system featuring eight advanced safety and assistance functions. • Stay ahead, stay cool: Designed for superior comfort, the Stunning New Baleno comes with First-in- segment ventilated front seats featuring plush leatherette upholstery for a cool and comfortable driving experience. • Get into groove: Premium Sound System by Clarion#1 for an incredible acoustic experience. • Introducing new-age performance: Powering the Stunning New Baleno is the Advanced Z12E powertrain, available with 5-speed manual and AGS automatic transmission options. Bengaluru, 05 September, 2026: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) introduces the Stunning New Baleno, designed to captivate young, ambitious urban achievers who lead their lives with sophistication and elegance. Developed with the philosophy of ‘Dare to go Glam’, the Stunning New Baleno introduces a premium and progressive design language which elevates the striking appeal of the premium hatchback. Introducing class-leading features that redefine the premium hatchback segment, the Stunning New Baleno offers a new level of safety and convenience with Level 2 ADAS featuring radar and camera combination and Ventilated Front Seats with plush leatherette upholstery. Bookings for the Stunning New Baleno are now open at INR 11 000, with prices starting at INR 6 09 900 (ex-showroom~). Press Release Introducing the Stunning New Baleno, Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Baleno has been a definitive pillar for NEXA and the premium hatchback segment over the course of a decade. The Stunning New Baleno is now here to redefine customer expectations with the introduction of segment-first features including Level 2 ADAS, and an unmistakable new identity established with a modern rendition of the signature NEXWave grille. The Stunning New Baleno’s ‘Dare to go Glam’ philosophy is formed around the ambitious, young customers of today who dare to challenge the norm and express their individuality in an unapologetically original manner.” Premium and Progressive design – The Stunning New Baleno’s new front facia features a premium and a new vision of the signature NEXWave grille that commands attention with its unmistakable design. The wide new grille is instrumental in defining the New Baleno’s road presence, featuring prominent 3D patterns with horizontal chrome slats that accentuate the stance and overall width of the Stunning New Baleno. Complementing the styling of the Stunning New Baleno is the new sculpted front bumper with a new lower grille design, adding a layer of NEXPression. Lending a touch of NEXA’s crafted futurism design is the new chrome accent fender garnish that adds sophistication to the design, while the NEXTre’ LED DRLs continue to ensure its distinct appeal. The Stunning New Baleno comes with a shark fin antenna, contributing to the premium appeal. The Stunning New Baleno is available in range of 7 colour options including the introduction of a new Enigmatic Teal colour shade inspired by the depths of the sea and digital fusion, to embody depth in shadows and brilliance under light. Protected by NEXA Safety Shield – The Stunning New Baleno with NEXTech introduces a new level of driving convenience and safety for premium hatchback segment customers with the introduction of the Level 2 ADAS. Equipped with a radar and camera combination, the ADAS system offers advanced driver assistance features including Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Assist (HBA), Vehicle Sway Warning Press Release and Forward Collision Warning. The Stunning New Baleno’s Level 2 ADAS suite acts as an intelligent driver assistance system for enhanced driving safety. Equipped with an array of standard NEXA Safety Shield features including 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)*, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Stop Signal, Hill Hold Control, Reverse Parking Sensors, 3-Point Seat Belts, Seat Belt Reminders, and the introduction of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); the Stunning New Baleno offers enhanced protection for greater peace of mind. Enhanced Interior Experience – The Stunning New Baleno features a plush dual-tone interior design with piano black inserts to pamper occupants in a premium ambiance. Further enhancing the premium quotient are the segment-first ventilated front seats with plush leatherette upholstery that adds to the upmarket appeal. A host of new feature additions in the Stunning New Baleno include Premium Sound System by Clarion#1, Qi-certified wireless smartphone charger with active cooling function and more. Each generation of the Baleno has pioneered segment-first features, the Stunning New Baleno continues to offer 360 View Camera system and Head Up Display (HUD) to drive up the ‘wow’ factor of India’s favourite premium hatchback. Taking centre stage inside the cabin is the 22.86 cm (9”) SmartPlay Pro+ Infotainment system featuring a high-definition display and an intuitive user interface, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™#2. The Stunning New Baleno also comes with Suzuki Connect telematics system with 40+ features for vehicle safety and security, trips and driving behaviour, status-alerts and remote operations through the Suzuki Connect App. New Advanced Z12E engine – Powering the Stunning New Baleno is the Advanced Z12E powertrain with a maximum power output of 61 kW @ 5700 rpm and 112.4 Nm of peak torque @ 4500 rpm. Equipped with Idle Start-Stop technology and Dual VVT, the powertrain is engineered to optimise driving pleasure with low CO emissions. Available with 5-speed manual (MT) and Auto Gear Shift (AGS) automatic transmission options, the Stunning New Baleno offers fuel-efficiency of 23.80 km/l^ for the MT model and 24.77 km/l^ for the AGS model, an improvement of 6.4% and 7.9% in fuel-efficiency respectively over its predecessor. The Baleno S-CNG is available with the Z12E engine and 5-speed manual transmission delivers a fuel efficiency of 33.61 km/kg^ in S-CNG (MT), an improvement of 9.8% over its predecessor. Click here for high resolution images of the New Brezza. Personalise your New Baleno with Exclusive Accessory Packages: • Elegrande Collection: Designed for customers who seek understated sophistication, the Elegrande Collection adds a suite of premium exterior elements that accentuate the elegance of the New Baleno. • Novo-Spirit Collection: Styled for customers seeking a contemporary, spirited design language, the Novo-Spirit Collection lends the New Baleno a distinct and individual identity. Press Release Technical Specifications Overall Engine Z12E engine with Idle Z12E S-CNG with Idle Start Length 3990 Specifications Start stop stop (mm) Overall Height 1530 Displacement 1197cc 1197cc (mm) (unladen) Petrol Mode: 61 kW @ 5700 rpm (82.93 PS @ 5700 Overall 61 kW @ 5 [Showing first 8,000 characters — download PDF for full document]