Maruti Suzuki Baleno :: Review :: ZigWheels

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the latest hatchback – think a grown-up sibling to the Swift - to go up against the Hyundai Elite i20 and the Honda Jazz.
In our first drive review of the diesel variant, we find out whether this premium hatch, to be sold through NEXA showrooms, has what it takes to take on the competition.

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[ArijeetSarkar]

The baleno looks decent from front but has got killer looks from side. The i20 elite has a more sportier look & baleno is more elegant & subtle in its design. With baleno's better power to weight ratio than i20 I feel Baleno will win this battle.

[harikrishnanv]

Such well shot visuals! you absolutely should not have blundered with the 3.4 lakhs bit after all the rounds of editing and processing you would have done before uploading!

[abhayagarwal]

This video at 2:11 says that roof spoiler is present in higher variants of Baleno. But I checked on Nexa website that thin roof (Rear Back door) spoiler is available in all variants of Baleno.

[carthyk]

excellent product from suzuki.. and a great review.. thanks a lot.. :)

[learnfirstandearnlater]

thanks zigwheels for your valuable feedback
I appreciate ur service

[learnfirstandearnlater]

my monthly travel around 500-600 km, my choices are i 20 active, honda jazz, baleno in petrol engine, appearance wise i like jazz most but u tell me value for money practical car

[maxx]

stylish double sloted sliver tail lights (which we seen in promotions) also in only top alpha trim...other 3 trims have looks boring tail lights....which is not clarifies even in maruti brochure....customers thinks that only projector head lights are different but the fact is tail lights also different for lower (sigma, delta, zeta...all have same)trims....

[devmadhavsd]

booked the baleno yesterday...great car...looking forward to it.Sure the plastics could have been a bit better, but that didnt seem much of a problem to me.The driving experience was superb (vvt petrol) compared to the jazz and i20... almost reaches vw polo standards...but at the same time maintains the perfect balance...I liked the exteriors since we were buying for the family(but could have used the much cooler alloys wheels as sold in germany )...overall great value for money car...

[TANUJ]

sir, I am in confusion between Figo and Baleno (petrol)
which one would you suggest.?
running would not be much.

[CherryIofficial]

I agree with the statement that it looks like "Evolution of the Swift", looks like car companies are so confused with the indian market and people's preference. yet to see a model which is breaking any of the conventional design that India had in years.

[sanketjain]

Compare Baleno petrol manual with the Figo.

[sujayjaybhay]

+ZigWheels.... At 07:33 in rival i20 Elite's price start from 3.4 Lacs? You sure? correct it Please !!

[Anubhav]

Guys please tell me honestly that how the Baleno car is ? Is it right for the users? Don't misguide the peoples because spending 7-8 lakhs again n again is not an easier for a middle class family. As i have seen lots of negative comments on different - different sites, all the comments and reviews has made me totally confused to buy a Baleno. Please tell me honestly should i go for Baleno or for other cars.
i will be grateful to you.

[sreenathssree]

The steering wheel of swift returns to it orginal position after a steep turning but in baleno its not happening is it a flaw or is it like that ?

[chirodeep]

Hi, I am planning to buy a petrol hatchback and my budget is around 9 lacs. I am really confused between Baleno and i20. I really like the looks and features of baleno especially its instrument cluster, infotainment system, uv cut glassess, etc but many people sats that the build quality of baleno is not so good.
While i20 also has good looks and decent features, it is wide spread that the car is under powered due to its heavy weight and fuel economy is also low.
Please let me know what shall I go ahead with and how bad is the build quality of baleno.
Thanks,
Chirodeep Paul

[ajaymg]

i have booked delta version i want to know extra accessories tht i need to fit and also abt waiting time as new factory is open

[clairvoyance]

i want a final verdict between these the baleno and i20
. Both of them at their base variants. Which one to buy? Please Reply Sir.

[Jpab_in]

I need a suggestion. The price difference between Zeta and Alpha trim of diesel varient being over 70K, is the projector headlamp, rearview camera and infotainment system worth the difference? How much extra would it cost if at some later date the projector headlamp and rearview cam is installed on the Zetta trim?

[hassanfainaze]

which colour looks better in baleno???pearl white or premium silver??

[soumag]

the new mantra of maruti suzuki is copy n paste(swift, swift desire now baleno)....and i m pretty sure that in other parts of the world, suzuki will not launch the baleno with a 84PS petrol(~82.81 BHP) or 75PS(~73.94BHP)diesel engine...they will be much powerful and torquier...