The new Maruti Baleno facelift is here with a revised design, more features, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated seats and a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. But is the 2026 Baleno actually a better car, and has Maruti done enough to keep it competitive?
In this 2026 Maruti Baleno facelift review, we test the new Baleno, talk about performance, refinement, ride quality, handling, interior space, comfort and features. We also discuss the new Baleno price, ADAS, cabin updates, boot space and whether the lower-powered engine affects its highway performance.
If you are planning to buy the new Maruti Baleno in 2026, this review should help you understand its strengths, weaknesses and whether it still makes sense as a comfortable and fuel-efficient family hatchback.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Exterior Design
02:57 - 2026 Maruti Baleno Interior & Features
07:08 - Engine & Performance
12:30 - Final Verdict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUTEpgae3uQ
Simple Wave E-Scooter First Ride || Shockingly Practical?
Simple Energy has launched its first family electric scooter, the Simple Wave. The scooter features a quirky design, is available in three variants with four battery pack options, and carries a starting price of ₹1.09 lakh (ex-showroom).
Entering a highly competitive market, Simple Energy has packed the Wave with a generous set of features. As the brand's first family scooter, it introduces several family-friendly design tweaks compared to Simple's existing lineup. In this review, we walk you through its design, features, ride quality, and performance to help you decide whether it is worth your money as it competes against rivals like the Ather Rizta, Bajaj Chetak, and TVS iQube.
Key Highlights of the Simple Wave
Starts at ₹1.09 lakh (ex-showroom)
3 variants with 4 battery pack sizes (2.2 kWh, 2.7 kWh, 3.7 kWh, and 5 kWh)
Up to 243 km on a single charge
4.5 kW peak power and 52 Nm peak torque
Up to 70 liters of total storage capacity
Chain-drive system
12-inch wheels
Telescopic front forks and a rear spring shock absorber
Maruti Suzuki has launched the facelifted Baleno in India at Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom. The premium hatchback gets a refreshed front fascia, a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, and a segment-first Level 2 ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, emergency braking and high-beam assist.
Other updates include 6 airbags across trims, ABS with EBD, a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill-hold assist, a bigger 10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, a wireless charger with cooling, a Clarion sound system, and ventilated front seats, another segment-first. Prices for higher variants will be announced separately, and bookings are now open at NEXA dealerships.
The Baleno continues to rival the Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20. Watch the full video for a closer look!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrcQoySM5q8
Kia Sorento Launched at Rs 27.99 Lakh! || Hybrid AWD, 10 Airbags & 3 Rows || First Look || 91Wheels
Kia just walked into India’s premium SUV party with a pretty serious flex and has officially launched in India at a starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom), bringing three-row seating, strong-hybrid tech, AWD, diesel power and a seriously loaded feature list to the table. And yes, Kia has gone all-in.
Under the hood, the 2026 Kia Sorento gets two engine choices – a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid paired with a 6-speed automatic, and a 2.2-litre diesel producing 193bhp and 442Nm with an 8-speed DCT. Better still, both engines can be had with FWD or AWD.
Inside, things get suitably fancy with:
Dual 12.3-inch displays
6- and 7-seater configurations
Ventilated front seats
Ventilated second-row captain chairs on the 6-seater
12-speaker Bose sound system
Panoramic sunroof
Head-up display
Powered tailgate
Digital IRVM
Wireless charging
Generative AI functionality
Level 2+ ADAS
10 airbags
Front & rear dashcams
Automated parking assistance
AWD variants also get Snow, Sand and Mud terrain modes, alongside Normal, Eco, Sport and Smart drive modes. That said, the Kia Sorento is being locally assembled at Kia’s Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh, which probably explains why that Rs 27.99 lakh starting price has everyone paying attention.
So, has Kia just dropped one of the most interesting premium three-row SUVs in India? Watch our full coverage of the new Kia Sorento India launch to find out.
Would you pick the Sorento Hybrid AWD or the 2.2 diesel AWD? Tell us in the comments.
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Ather Konarc First Ride Review || Is Ather’s Family Scooter Worth Buying?
We take the all-new Ather Konarc for a real ride and put it through its paces on Indian roads. Launched at a starting price of Rs 1 lakh, the Konarc is Ather's most affordable scooter yet, built on the brand-new EL platform. It comes in three variants, S 100, S 125 and S 161, offering real-world ranges of 80 km, 100 km and 130 km respectively.
In this ride review, we check out the design, which looks more familiar and ICE-like compared to Ather's other scooters, the ride quality with its 90 mm front and 100 mm rear suspension travel, and how the 4 kW and 4.7 kW motors perform in daily riding conditions. We also test out features like Park Assist, AutoHold, the 31-litre underseat boot, and the display options across variants.
Is the Ather Konarc worth your money at this price point, and how does it compare to rivals like the TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak? Watch the full ride review to find out.
