New Delhi, July 16 -- Maruti Suzuki India has announced a price hike for two of its popular models, the Baleno and Ertiga, following the introduction of six airbags as a standard safety feature. The revised pricing, effective immediately, reflects an average increase of up to 1.4 per cent, the company stated in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

According to the automaker, the inclusion of additional airbags has led to a 1.4 per cent rise in the ex-showroom price of the Ertiga, while the Baleno will see a more modest increase of 0.5 per cent.

Post-hike, the Baleno, a premium hatchback, now ranges from Rs.6.7 lakh to Rs.9.92 lakh, whereas the Ertiga, a popular multi-purpose vehicle, is priced between Rs.8.97 lakh and Rs.13.25 lakh (ex-sho...