Maruti Suzuki Cars Become Expensive: Ertiga and Baleno prices rise by 1.4%

India’s largest automobile company Maruti Suzuki India has increased the prices of two popular cars, Ertiga and Baleno. The company said in the exchange filing that under the new government rules, the number of airbags in these cars has been increased to meet the mandatory 6 airbags under the new government rules, due to which ex-showroom prices have been increased. The new prices have come into force with immediate effect since July 16, 2025. How much will the price of the artiga and Baleno increase? Maruti Suzuki said that the price of 7-seater Ertiga has been increased by 1.4%, while the price of 5-seater premium hatchback Baleno has been increased by 0.5%. Currently, the ex-showroom price of Ertiga is between Rs 8.97 lakh to Rs 13.25 lakh, while the Baleno is priced between Rs 6.7 lakh to Rs 9.92 lakh. These cars are quite popular as a family car and taxi in India. Maruti Suzuki’s huge portfoliomaruti Suzuki’s portfolio ranks from the company’s cheapest car Alto to the most expensive Invito. In addition, the company manufactures and sells cars such as S-Presso, Celerio, Wagon-R, Ignis, Eco, Swift, Dzire, Fronx, Brezza, Ciaz, Grand Vitara, XL6 and Jimny. Maruti Suzuki’s stake in the Indian passenger car market is around 40%, showing that it is unmatched in terms of car sales. Why this increase? Maruti Suzuki has increased the number of airbags in Ertiga and Baleno to follow the new 6 airbag rules. Due to the rising prices of these new security features, the increase in prices of vehicles was necessary. This decision has been taken to prioritize the safety of customers and follow government rules.