Maruti Baleno Zeta automatic introduced

Maruti Suzuki has introduced a CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) automatic gearbox on the Zeta (petrol) variant of the Baleno hatchback. This variant is priced at Rs. 7.47 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

When launched in October 2015, the automatic transmission was only available on the lower-spec Delta variant of the Baleno, as Maruti felt that the CVT option on higher variants would prove too expensive.

With the addition of the CVT to the Zeta variant, the automatic-transmission equipped Baleno gets a host of additional features, including chrome door handles, alloy wheels, front fog lamps, telescopic steering, keyless entry and go, height-adjustable driver's seat, auto headlamps, follow-me-home headlamps, auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror, leather-wrapped steering, front centre arm-rest with a storage bin, illumination for the glovebox, and a colour TFT screen on the instrument panel.

he Zeta however, misses out on projector head-lamps, a reverse parking camera, navigation, voice command and the Apple CarPlay infotainment system which is available only on the top-spec Alpha variant.