Maruti Baleno | First Drive | Autocar India
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After almost a decade, Maruti got back its sense on how to style premium cars. Sadly, Nexa is not yet set up in many cities. So everyone can't own a Baleno. The style is eye catchy for me. Great job Maruti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Visiting here after the 2022 Baleno launch. Actually, arrived to this video looking for the new one!👌🏻
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go for baleno guys....super car in this price
Tin ka dabba😇😇😇
why doesn't autocar ever reviews the car air conditioning ?
In a country like India it's a very essential feature.
Maruti has the best air conditioning. While Hyundai has the worst.
+Shaam Garg .Ford cars has the best AC.
deepanshu kelkar agreed ford 's is very power in an ecosport there is no rear ac vents but still front a.c is enough to make the car cool and Hyundai has the worst ac
Honda cars' AC are the best! Google it ;)
+Shaam Garg more than martin Renaultis the best
if you want only fuel efficiency go for it but for nothing else , after an internship experience in maruti i would not recommend buying it cause there is a lot of cost cutting in safety of maruti cars, there are major cross beams, crumple zones missing in indian spec baleno which are present in euro spec model(which is being exported to european countries from india), baleno have higher fuel efficiency then others because of these cost cuttings (this includes many other maruti cars including swift),these cars do have a lot of deformation in during crash test that should only be the front portion of the car(crumple zones) but it does extends up to the passenger compartment in which case the car dashboard comes towards the passenger(weak A pillar)during crash and in that case there is no use of airbags as the person will be crushed but to increase fuel efficiency they have to reduce weight and safety is compromised with fuel efficiency (even the engine manufacturer for maruti ,FIAT does not claim fuel efficiency more then 22 kmpl in their cars if they could why won't they claim more then maruti because some manufacturers do not compromise with safety )
I would chose VW,FIAT ,FORD,SKODA any day cause "jaan he to jahaan he"
Rishabh Singh bro itni knowlege.....thora aur samajna chata hun is topic ke bare. can you explain more ? thanks
Rishabh Singh safety ke hisab se kon batter he.....breza or creta
creta, much more better in all terms
Paresh Vyas You have twice the chance of being killed or seriously injured in a 3 star ANCAP safety rated car compared to a 5 star ANCAP safety rated car
creta scores 4 star and brezza haven't gone through any test
Its a wonderful car. Driving it from last 10 days. This car is powerful, absorbs bumps quite well. Best car in its class. People watches you when you drive this beauty. Lots of space inside cabin. That what you need and best millage in class.
+Mayank Jain When did u bought this car.Is the car available at NEXA dealerships coz due to heavy demand they still need to dispatch the cars from the factory oulets. Is this true?. Im a fan of this car and feel that this car the best product from maruti so far. howz ur buying experience at NEXA? I Own a Swift (2011 Model). Is there any way to go with Baleno by Maruti True Value?
I got it from NEXA on the say day I want the car. Do research and hard work, you may also get the car. Check with all the dealership. They may have car. Its worth waiting for this car. This car gives you a royal feeling. Like you are in a big carrrrrrrr. Its pickup is superb. Its breaking is best. Lots of space.
Mayank Jain Thank you for the response. Since I have driven only swift so far. I hope that this car puts a smile on my face.
Nishant Mohan thanks for the response. I'll do make the most convenient way to buy soon.
Hi Autocar India, Could we please have Maruti Suzuki Baleno car get reviewed by Renuka Kriplani?
Nice offering from Maruti and seriously Maruti is doing a great job by providing Airbags and ABS on all trim levels.
get the point lighter doesn't mean unsafe..lighter but advanced structure has been used to provide more strength...quality is better than quantity
I would consider this as incomplete review. Details should have included like, fold-able seats on back side, hows backside window space is, interior details, features of the car, engine sound, handling on sharp turns, braking & other functionality.
if you Love good Ride nd comfort go for Baleno...
Proud to have Baleno,looks like a luxury model with LED head lamp.
Aadhi Tamizhan Kirubha me to
Proud owner of coke tin cans cheapest build car spotted... Plus a decade old engine with zero feel .. Zero marks for safety, quality and comfort.. you bought it for the price... Sorry
Baleno is the best car Maruti's made in a long time. I've having a great time using it for over a year. Leg Room is the best I've seen and I weigh over 100 kg but fitting 2 along with me is pretty cool even on high journeys. But the best thing is it's safety features in my model which is 2nd (Delta) and I got it for 6.65 lakh
Abs ebd
2 Airbags
Automatic climate control
Bluetooth system
Great driver's display
339 litres boot capacity which is best .
The baleno is not very photogenic, but the top end variant in the flesh looks striking(the larger size also helps)...sure the design is a mature and conservative one but tends to grow on you.Interiors are gud but may not be top notch ,still they are again very good in the flesh(all black interiors cannot be portrayed very well in videos)...and some old plastics(but cabin is very ergonomical)...but come to driving...that area impressed me a lot (didnt drive the diesel,drove the petrol)...feels quite stable and almost punchy...keeps in a constant powerband.As usual in suzukis,a great steering wheel and good driving characteristics.Ride quality in the petrol variant is quite gud too,though the weight of the car is the least,it feels planted and gives confidence.Great package from maruti,sure the design will soon blend to be one among the many,but for families concerned... a great buy.And you get the granted perks of owning an marutisuzuki(the service and cheap spareparts..etc.).....Great value package,cant blame suzuki.
nice exterior looks nd dash is nice ! A fresh face from MARUTI finally hits !
took baleno test drive today. bumpy ride
I prefer the old one on this.. that was so much pleasure to drive.
+DINESH KAUSHIK Awesome Handling of the predecessor can't be beaten by this one.
i booked baleno and waiting period will be 24 weeks, so should i wait for that or go for other car.. guys please suggest me..do baleno alpha apple music sysytem attach with any android phone??? and hiw wbout its suspension quality?? because i heard about rear passenger facing discomfort ??... i am confuse regarding baleno...suggest me i should wait and go with baleno or should go with i20 or ford ??
Seriously, 200 kg lighter than the elite i20? That is really disconcerting to know. The only way you can reduce weight without compromising on body stiffness is by using composite materials which at this end of the price range is definitely not possible. So it's safe to assume that Maruti have gone for thinner sheet metal compromising on cabin intrusion in crashes leading to a highly unsafe crash structure. The fact that they have gone in for the lower powered fiat diesel engine accentuates the possibility that the chassis simply can't manage such kind of power. The car has already created a flimsy build conception in my mind.
+Godson ARUN KUMAR I usually don't trust these videos when it comes to things like weight and build quality.You have to check it our personally.
Baleno is based on a new platform which is lighter than the Swift's platform but still it is 10% more rigid.
I completely agree with you and this thin sheet unsafe stategy maruti uses for all cars not only this. Hence they have good mileage and pickup too but a certain death in a crash.
The platform on the Baleno features a lighter shell with an aluminium and steel composite shell (I think). with aluminium being lighter and stronger than steel, weight is shaved off. this aids fuel efficiency
How are door mounted mirrors an interesting feature? As compared to what a mirror on a wardrobe?
Excellent video review...The interior dashboard looks and feels out of place. The alloys also looks dated and unsporty. The strange part is..the petrol engine doesn't comes with an engine cover with a suzuki branding..doesn't looks the part. And same 75bhp diesel engine..cmon maruti..we want a 90bhp motor..
HELLO NIKHIL SIR . . . :-)
ONE QUESTION I HAVE ABOUT BOTH MACHINE IS THAT ,
CAN WE INSTALL THE BRAKE ASSIST EXTERNALLY ON ANY CAR ?
B'COZ THE BALENO DOESN'T HAVE THAT LIKE BREZZA .
delta version and zeta version which should be the best call and which one price value for money I want to know?
I will buy one
@autocar
I need your suggestion regarding buying a baleno 1.2 delta variant instead of swift vxi abs. Heard there is a suspension problem for the passangers sitting in the back of baleno. and also some problems regarding break paddle. are these true? has maruthi corrected these problems?
@autocar
how is the maintenance..compare to swift..is it costly to maintain?
front is impressiv.. with day time running lights.. special mention to infotainment apple functionality kudos..!
is there any problem of rear suspension ? there are many complaints about it
Just like the basic attitude of the Indian mob, I think MS has also preferred being at a safer side and just not taking risk at all. Why to launch a new car with the same old engine (as used by swift) when all the craze was for the 1.0 L boosterjet engine. Giving the same front structure as the swift shows their inability to implement something really new or out of the box.
OMG!! That headroom..
I did not understand when Baleno is longer car than swift then why its rear seat is about 1/2 inch shorter than swift. Am i the only one who observed it? why media reviewers not toking about it? Yes, I checked it by myself. Did any of the media reviewer checked usability of driver arm rest? I am not saying Baleno is a bad car but why is media reviewers shhushhh! about flaws?
I know it is bit late..
1. what are the NVH levels on the petrol version
2. how stable it is on high speed
Please bring a comparison between Ford Aspire and Maruti suzuki Baleno. both are competitive cars in various parameters.
Will it introduce the Android Auto system?
Boostjet engine version will be released in India?
I seriously didn't like the exterior design... It doesn't look premium at all... :/
Very well reviewed, I Wish Maruti could have provided DDis 200 to Baleno to match with i20 and Jazz and justify the premium segment, nevertheless features plays an Important role, I hope Maruti price it well.
Good Luck Maruti.
Please do the review of baleno cvt alpha petrol just wanted to know how it performs in overtakes and sudden pickups thank you
saif saif sheraf Baleno CVT is very good and very convenient to drive in city roads. Yes, you can certainly make a quick overtakes as the car comes with different drive modes, one of them are “L” mode which means lower gear. So, imagine you have engaged “D” mode while driving in the city or on highways and you need a quick overtake. You can always switch to “L” mode to take that sudden surge of power. Yes can definitely go for a Baleno CVT without having a second thought.
Old Baleno owners would be proud to see a new successor
Good review autocar
Are wind noise, tyre noise levels better than swift?
I used swift zxi and nvh levels are horrible
Do reply earliest to the possible
why you do not do the comparison of balano vs i20 elite
does zeta variant has 16 inch alloy wheels??
For all the Maruti fans out there please keep in mind that this is not Maruti Suzuki...It's Just the Suzuki Baleno...No where in the boot it's mentioned as Maruti Suzuki unlike any other models like Swift or even the Ciaz for instance. Everything now sold under NEXA is purely SUZUKI ONLY and no where it's part of maruti from now on. Nexa is purely for Suzuki. I doubt even the service will be seperated from maruti in near future. All reviews i have been watching reads as MARUTI SUZUKI. Even in +Autocar . Think wise before you bet your money on this. which i'm right now.
What is the mileage in automatic transmission and manual transmission
plzz make a camparison video of elite i20 and baleno.
Autocar why are you not doing a review for Baleno vs Elite i20???
Baleno side profile looks little like coupe and even it's design only 10% like Mercedes Benz and road presence is good and feel like Mercedes Benz going on road
diesel engine's mileage???
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I have both the cars Baleno and elite i20 i found baleno much better than my i20 cause the front looks the interior n everything is awesome it has the apple car play😍 n it just looks like an mini merc a class!✌️
And shit on safety
get the point.. lighter doesn't mean unsafe...maruti has used low weight but higher strength structure..quality is better an quantity
+Wazza Fc this the only car which has airbags in its all varients..
+Wazza Fc just go and watch a video of Euro NCAP car crash test baleno scored 4 points and 3 points out of 5 in safety
HAHAHA the delusion.
This Car is lighter by ~100Kgs as compared to other cars in this segment... Would this car shake while driving at higher speeds and/or highway ?
Guys, what's the mileage for CVT Baleno...City and Highway? Pls help
Hi Team Autocar, now that the premium Hatch segment getting hotter with the addition of Baleno from Maruti Suzuki, it would be interesting to see the Maruti Suzuki Baleno taking over the Honda Jazz and the Hyundai I 20. A full in-depth review of all these 3 cars is most welcome. Looking forward for the comparison very soon. Thanks in advance.
car is good, but what is the track going on behind this video ??
anyone knows the name ??
pls share the link of track or music name pls... thanks
the DDiS 320 should have been here.. if not the 320, at least debut the Boosterjet with the Baleno...
1.2 petrol engine nd 1.3 diesel engine. ..which one is good engine option ??
Compare with Figo in the form of petrol manual.
Is the petrol engine as good as the one in xcent ?
+Sanket Jain much much better
xcent/i20 engines are very underpowered unless its the 1.4
nice 👍👍
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....costumers 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....
is there Reverse parking camera in the top trim???
Yes... It does...
IMHO the looks are good enough ,keeping them on side for a min.
What i am really impressed is Maruti did not compromise on Safety by Providing "ABS and Airbags" as default across all variants is a Thumbs up for me (because i've seen accidents with speeds @60km/hr damages the car pretty bad and causing serious injury to the drivers and the front passengers).
@Autocar India - A nice review though but bad selection of location :S.......
The design looks promising...fuel economy(21.4kmpl), infotainment system, dual air bags in all versions is good compared to rivals but it can be game changer in the premium hatchback competition only with competitive price figures. Waiting for 26th Oct to see prices. People definitely won't pay premium money just for NEXA's premium buying experience.
please do a review of maruti ciaz RS variant plzz..
For tall guys, driving position is awful and your the windscreen is below your line of sight!
dzire vxi /baleno delta 1.2 which one is good
Dzire vxi
So I watched this video a few months back when I was about to book my baleno top spec petrol. There was a lot of controversy surrounding the safety offered in this car and regarding the cabin quality but I did went ahead a bought one. Now, it has been 3 weeks and almost a 1000km of driving done on my car and I guess i may help answer few common questions a lot of commenters down below may have in mind.
*Mileage: frankly i live in Delhi and commute daily to my college with the a/c mostly blasted on, yes even in winters. The average i get is anywhere between 16-17 almost all the times at my driving condition and by following the gear shift indication. I did got an average of 22 once when i took the car on highway, and yes I was delighted by the sight of it as even my diesel ecosposrt fails to give such figures on highway.
*Overall driving- if u compare it with polo then no, this car is not much of a treat but if i compare my older version of i20 not the elite one, then yes this picks up much faster and really zooms away because of its light body. I was able to achieve 120 on the highway easily.
IMPORTANT NOTE- I have heared a lot of people complaining about the breaking and suspension, when i took this car out of the showroom, the first week i was almost disappointed by the way the car breaks and how it failed to absorb the shocks at the potholes, BUT after u have given the car 2 weeks it adjust itself and you really get a responsive break system, not as powerful as sudden and jerky but somewhat swift.
i m planning to buy the car . what is ur opinion ? and how u r feeling now after so long days of its use . is this car is value for money or not?
+Akshay chavan Okay, so first things first.
The looks, the comfort of the seats and the legroom in this car is superb. I see heads turned up when i drive past a traffic light with my top model and the lovely DRLs.
BUT, Performance wise, this car is not much of a treat from someone who traded his old 1.2 magna petrol i20 2009.I was expecting so much more out of this car, maybe because of its light weight, this car seems not very well planted on road like a polo or an i20 but however it gives a great sense of handling on high speeds which again after 140 KMPH, the car starts to vibrate much.
Lastly, The suspensions, which i feel could have been better. My parents who sometimes sit in the back row of the car complain that the car doesn't feel that comfortable while moving over the potholes and bad roads in Delhi and therefore it is dissapointing to see how after spending 8 lacks of my parents money, i can't get any appreciation from my dad who btw drives a ford ecosport. According to him the car is too light and plastics are too cheap, which I myself feel. The plastics used in a "premium car" are not so premium and will remind u of lower maruti models.
The review above is totally my own opinion and understanding of the car from a owners perspective who has done almost 7000KM with the car in past 5 months.
One more thing i would like to add is, I am 6 feet tall and have sat in both the driver's seat as well as the back row. I literally cant understand why people are complaing about the headroom. The driver's side seat in my alpha model is adjustable and i have never felt the head bruising against the ceiling.
thanx for the reply it was grt talking to u
with your reviews, I keep myself upgraded with all the auto information :-) in my gang, I'm called as an Auto Nerd :-D cos of the information I give them during a casual car/bike discussion.. technically, all credit goes to al AutoCar ;-)
Baleno model ka sedan version aayega kya????? Like earlier we had maruti swift hatchback model then the sedan version as Dzire comes...and also the old baleno model (90's) earlier comes with hatchback and then a sedan baleno launched.
I was all set to buy the baleno alpha model during diwali but after reading the poor comments and viewing the first drive i have backed out completely.what car should i buy for that range? please suggest.
+shantanu dutta with your budget i20 elite is good
Good to see ABS in base variant like Honda Amaze !!!! and also Air bags Like Ford Figo aspire !!!!!
Nice review
Automatic transmission 6peed or 5speed
When are you going to have Baleno comparison video with its rival ??
why can't you move up in engines still 1.3 DDIS and 1.2 k12 petrol,atleast a powerful variant wouldn't harm!!
which colour is this
The power to weight ratio is very great in this car compared to i20,Punto,Jazz and Polo. But when it comes to high speed stability at max power and stability at steep curves?? I have no Idea.
why not the 1.6 ddis for baleno ? would have made it a boom package.
great car by maruti once again
Older Versions of Baleno looks greater than this new hideous looking thing. I like the Sedan class Baleno - Older version a lot.
please stop saying maruti baleno. its suzuki baleno. saying maruti repeatedly is like disrespecting suzuki. anyways informative video.
+Sid Borah this is exactly why "Nexa" was created I guess
Wonder why they didnt just give the more premium variety a new name
need your suggestion, sir ... I am totally puzzled about hatchback cars. I want
to buy a hatchback car around 6 Lac and I don't know which car is best for Himachal location, a car should have a good pickup, good ground clearance for off road and must have good features. so please help me.
will wait for your revert.
Sourav Chauhan ford figo
Sourav Chauhan Sir, if u want everything u have to spend a little more & a mini compact suv will be a better choice than a hatchback in hilly areas. Go for Ford Ecosport blindly. It's an unbelievable car. Good ground clearance, best mileage, great suspension, superior handling, ride quality, excellent durability & most importantly at high altitudes like himachal pradesh Ecosport is an ideal choice.
Publish a comparison review between Jazz, i20 Elite and Baleno
baleno 1.2 petrol alpha or 1.3 diesel alpha .
which engine produces more power?
and which one has a quickgear shift?
if you want a hot hatch get a polo Gt or Abarth punto
Well both car are really very nice but both of them have some pros and some cons
1. Punto is powerful than Polo.
2. Polo has german technology which is the best.
3. Polo has the stability.
4. Punto has 5 speed manual transmission and polo has 7 speed automatic DSG gearbox which is a dual clutch gerabox which makes polo more quick, responsive and very refine feel
5. Polo has macPherson strut suspension gives a very comfortable and absorbs bumps and ditches very easily and will give the confident while driving it at high speed
6. Punto seat and not that comfortable as polo and there is big gap between the tyres and wheel arch which reduces stability while driving at very high speed
if you only want power you can opt for Punto
but if you want technology and comfort and a quick gearshift and a better acceleration then you should go for polo
all the best
the car is very nice
Would like to know more about how different it is from s cross. Nonetheless, a good review.
+vivek n S-Cross is much bigger and competes in a different category (crossover / sporty SUV)
I would like to inform that baleno is much lighter than i20. Though it got 84ps of power but due to it's lighter weight baleno can definitely take over i20.
In addition to this, I would recommend you to go with petrol variant as it fits best for the city conditions and perform a good job on highways. Rather, diesel variant is bit more noisier also it takes more than 2k rpm to come into action.
engine should have been better and more powerful 75 bhp is not enough
I have to buy car
my choice is Suzuki baleno delta ya Ford figo titanium
plz suggest which car ihave to bug
Very very good
Rahul BHIKADIYA Ford Figo eyes closef
baleno for family and figo for self driving
love this thing
i like nexa showroom..they serve premium water bottles upon ur entry atleast..apart frm tht i dint see anythng premium inside.. :P :P
+Supreeth nayak lol...
hahahaa ek no
super shot
Liked the presentation. Who is the guy?
Superb
Which is better baleno or nexon?
Nexon
confused between ford figo titanium variant, baleno delta,polo comfort line. (all petrol) will you suggest me something ?
+Paramjeet Singh buy the car which is the newest launch, as it will have the best features and updated performance.
+sudhanshu kumar Congratulations on your acquisition of this car.Can you tell me if car is silent on the inside?I mean does it insulate engine noise and wind noise?
Baleno
sudhanshu kumar Thanks
can anybody tell me the average of baleno delta 1.3 diesel..?
Maruti should seriously think of making their cars more attractive for the prices that they are sold. From a layman's point of view and the laid back approach of a semi urban or rural customer (where higher priority is given to aesthetic appeal and the money you pay) I can not come up with a reason to opt for baleno or s cross over a mid variant diesel ecosport.
+vivek n ecosport lacks good after sales, extremely cramped interiors and poor resale value
interiors are better in ecosport but not by much especially since head unit cannot be changed easily in ecosport
Karthik Naik Yeah, after sales and services are better in maruti, but I hope they don't become complacent on that fact and based on my experience I feel ecosport has better structural integrity for better safety. But ofcourse, ford should improve after sales experience for its customers. and thank u for the response
vivek n S Cross isnt really bad, its simply overpriced
even if it was around 10-12 L range, it would have still stood a chance
Even the base S Cross is actually nice but its the pricing that has everyone off
please compare baleno & brezza diesel with respect to sitting comfort and maintenance cost
Kumar Gaurav baleno siting is good long root .. drive best options best baleno
Nice
nice review