May 30, 2017: The Maruti Suzuki Baleno falls in the Rs 5.28 to 8.43 lakh price range (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Maruti's flagship hatchback primarily goes up against the Hyundai Elite i20 and the Honda Jazz, among others. It is available in four trims – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha – and in seven colour options. The Baleno comes with several class leading features such as UV-cut glasses, Bi-xenon projector headlamps, full-colour MID screen, and others. Further, it was the first car in its segment to offer Apple CarPlay with Suzuki's 7-inch SmartPlay infotainment system. As for the safety features, the Baleno comes standard with dual-front airbags along with ABS and EBD.
Mechanically, it comes with three engine options – two petrol and one diesel. The stock version can be had with a 1.2-litre petrol motor (84PS/115Nm) or a 1.3-litre diesel (75PS/190Nm). Besides the standard five-speed manual, the petrol can also be had with an optional CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic gearbox (available only with the mid-variants: Delta and Zeta). It delivers a claimed mileage of 21.4kmpl for the petrol and 27.39kmpl for the diesel.
The Maruti Baleno RS, the performance version of the premium hatchback, is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 102PS of power and 150Nm of torque and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.1kmpl.
We know that in every price range there is always a unique and special car which has all features and facilities which present user want and that is the Maruti Suzuki Baleno which has superb features and best car in this Price Range.
Best thing i like is that its seat adjustment in vertical direction i.e. we can change its height so as my father's height is not that much but with help of this feature he can easily drive.
Also full control of music, mode is given in Stirring is also good feat read more 261
When the Baleno was launched in 1999 in India as a sedan, it's sales were significantly lower than both the Maruti Esteem and the Hyundai Accent. Therefore it was withdrawn from the Indian market in 2007. Maruti, however, decided to dust off the Baleno label and re-launch it as a hatchback in 2015. It was an immediate hit, clocking a much higher than expected sales and a huge order backlog, which encouraged further production. Since it's a Premium car, it is sold through the upmarket read more 50
I own Baleno Zeta 1.2 ltr Petrol Urban Blue Color car. It's a great car on highway/state road and hill stations too. I can drive with 5 full seats comfortably in ghat section roads to 140 kmph speed on highways with 2 seated drive. I am loving with whole hearty. Riding comfort is so great with regards to steering, seating, rear seating, suspension, AC, ignition sound and when you rise the torque in 1st to 3rd gears are so great and feels like I am in a racing car. I am so loving it's dri read more 34
Mass-market, reliable, fuel efficient and cheap cars. Well not cheap but reasonably priced. These are the character traits that come to mind when you look at a Maruti Suzuki ‘S’ badge. You would rarely associate it with being premium or glamorous. Maruti has tried, multiple times, to have a shot at the premium segment. They’ve never really been able to shake off their existing image. Case in point, the Kizashi. At around 17 lacs, the only thing deterring people was the badge. A similar story with the Grand Vitara. The S-Cross too is placed at a high premium. It saw a decent opening but numbers have been falling consistently. Maruti has learnt its lesson after the whole Nexa-S-Cross debacle and has priced the Baleno just above the Swift.
Does the Maruti Suzuki Baleno have what it takes to take the Japanese carmaker ahead in the already fierce premium hatchback segment? Or is it just a jazzed up Swift? Read ahead to find out!
Things We Like in Baleno
Liquid Flow design works well. One of the better looking Maruti cars.
Dual Front Airbags, ABS & EBD (Anti-Lock Brakes & Electronic Brake Distribution) standard across all variants.
Premium features such as projector headlamps and daytime running lights.
The long length and wheelbase of the car have translated into huge space in the cabin as well as the boot.
Priced aggressively when compared to its competitors.
Things We Don't Like in Baleno
Being sold only through Nexa Dealerships. They are limited in number as compared to the regular Maruti dealerships.
No rear AC vents.
The diesel is the most underpowered of the lot. At 75PS, it is 15PS short of the VW Polo and Elite i20 and 25PS short of the Honda Jazz.
Stand Out Features
Features Apple CarPlay which works in tandem with your iPhone to fulfil your media & navigation requirements.
Great rear legroom.
We love the futuristic design on the instrument cluster with graphic readouts.
CarDekho Verdict
The Baleno offers good fit and finish compared to any other car in the Maruti portfolio. The car looks beautiful from the outside and isn’t too bad on the inside either. While the diesel may seem underpowered, it makes up with a lightweight body and splendid fuel economy. Something that Maruti has always been synonymous with. In terms of performance, it falls in the middle of the segment and the car is easy to drive in city conditions.
One of the biggest advantages of having the Baleno over the completion is the access to Maruti’s unmatched after sales and service network.
"The Baleno offers the perfect balance of performance, features & quality. "
The Baleno is a step up from the Swift in terms of what it offers. It’s perfect for someone who is looking for something more than the Swift and at the same time wants to retain the peace of mind of owning a Maruti Suzuki.
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS is the country’s most affordable hot hatch. While it is an attractive proposition, there are a few gaps in its packaging. Read Full News
The Baleno RS ticks most of the right boxes for being a performance-oriented hatchback with its all-around disc brakes, a turbocharged petrol engine and subtle aesthetic differences over the stock hatch. Read Full News
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