Friday 1 January 2016

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Maruti Baleno

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno plugs the gap between the Swift and the other premium hatchbacks in its segment. The Baleno is larger than the Swift, has more premium features while still being priced very competitively against the more premium offerings from competitors like the Hyundai i20 and ... More

Maruti Baleno Price

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Maruti Baleno Specifications

Dimension & Weights
Overall Length3995 mm
Overall Width1745 mm
Overall Height1500 mm
Ground Clearance170 mm
Engine
Torque115Nm @ 4000rpm
Displacement1197 cc
Power84PS @ 6,000rpm
No of Cylinders4
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Maruti Baleno Features

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ABS
Airbags
Power Steering
Power Windows Front Only Front Only
Audio System
Alloy Wheels

View Detailed FeaturesMaruti Baleno Colors

  • Ray Blue
  • Fire Red
  • Metallic Premium Silver
  • Autumn Orange
  • Premium Urban Blue
  • Pearl Artic White
  • Granite Gray

Expert Test Review

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The Baleno is Maruti's ticket into the premium hatchback segment. It is positioned above the Swift and rivals cars like the i20, Polo and the Jazz. The Baleno is a very important car for not only Maruti but Suzuki as well - it will be sold across the globe and will be exported from India as well.
The Baleno is under 4 meters in length and the design is pretty catchy. It is a wide hatchback but sits pretty low and this gives it a sporty stance. The front end is dominated by a smile shapred chrome outline that runs from under the chrome, all the way to the 'eye lids' of the headlamps. Side profile is where you get to see the rising shoulder line which tapers off into the tail light area slightly. Rear of the Baleno is rather interesting with well finished tail lamps and a horizontal chrome line running across the width of the car. Loading lip of the Baleno is placed very high though and this could be an issue when you have couple of heavy suitcases to lift around.
On the inside, the Baleno impresses a lot. Its just not the space on offer but the long list of features and the feel good factor that has the ability to keep customers and their families happy. It also gets a touch screen infotainment system (like the Ciaz and the new Ertiga) and the cabin seems well put together for this price. Our only grouse is the 'low' and 'hammered' in feeling which is due to the low roof height. Space at the back is excellent and you can easily seat three adults without a fuss.
The Baleno gets a choice of two engine options - a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.2-litre diesel. Both these motors are also seen on other Maruti offerings. Though the power and torque outputs of the two engines are not class leading, the low kerb weight of the Baleno really helps. Infact, the car is approximately 170 and 240 kilos lighter than the Jazz and i20 respectively. As a result, performance from both the engines is really good. The petrol engine is also offered with an optional CVT.
Priced from Rs 4.99 lac onwards, the Baleno offers terrific value for money and is a serious contender for the hatchback of the year award

Interiors

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Dashboard
The Swift suffered from lack of space on the inside but the Baleno has surprised everyone. It offers more space than the Elite i20 and its easy to seat five adults in comfort. It also offers 339 litres of boot space which is way more than that of the Swift. However, due to the a low roof (the Baleno is the lowest car in the segment) headroom is limited.
The Baleno has an all-black theme on the inside, broken well by clever usage of silver and chrome inserts. The top end model gets your attention thanks to the segment first Apple CarPlay system and a futuristic looking speedometer console. The car also scores high marks with ample places to keep your knick knacks and a driver arm rest too.
  • Maruti Suzuki Baleno Cabin
  • Maruti Suzuki Baleno Luggage Compartment
  • Interior shot of the Baleno
  • Baleno cup holders

Interiors Details

Boot space

There is good amount of boot space in the Baleno that can take all the luggaue for the weekend.

Exteriors

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Engine

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Mileage

Petrol Mileage 21.4 kmpl
Diesel Mileage 27.39 kmpl

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Petrol Variants
Maruti Baleno Sigma21.4 kmpl
Maruti Baleno Delta21.4 kmpl
Maruti Baleno Zeta21.4 kmpl
Maruti Baleno Delta AT--
Maruti Baleno Alpha21.4 kmpl
Diesel Variants
Maruti Baleno DDiS Sigma27.39 kmpl
Maruti Baleno DDiS Delta27.39 kmpl
Maruti Baleno DDiS Zeta27.39 kmpl
Maruti Baleno DDiS Alpha27.39 kmpl

Petrol Mileage

The Baleno powered by the 1.2-litre VVT motor, and coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission, has an ARAI-certified mileage of 21.4 kml

Diesel Mileage

The Baleno powered by the 1.3-litre DDiS 190 motor has an ARAI-certified mileage of 27.39 kml

Safety

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Comfort

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