As a guy who liked the Baleno hatchback as a mostly-complete family car but hated the *relative* lack of safety in the previous generations, I'm *VERY* surprised to see 6 airbags in it (structural enhancements are a requirement for that many airbags, so it surely has become better)! Now we can finally have safe Maruti cars. Great job done by them!
Brilliant review, covering aspects which we were looking for, by someone who visibly loves his cars! Seriously, till now the best review of this car on TH-cam!
I too am a bit confused with compromises they brought to the sigma variant… I felt the top spec sigma of the older car was better… that cvt and mild hybrid combo is a better match than this setup for city rides…. Anyways, like hyundai, maruti should have provided more gearbox options… Anyways, this will sell like hot cakes since its better valued and its a maruti
The new Baleno looks stunning and the road presence looks amazing as well. What is disappointing is that the CVT has been replaced by AGS ..which in my opinion is inferior when compared with CVT or a traditional torque converter. I had a terrible experience with Celerio AMT and finally had to discard the car and go in for a Hyundai i10 AT. Maruti should rething it's decision to introduce AGS on Baleno when it has categorised Baleno as a premium hatch back.
AMT is affordable. So good solution to provide automatic option without increasing price and at same time providing more safety options within same old price range. going for Torque converter or DCT will increase price up to 2 lakhs. we can see competitors are offering better automatic but not affordable. Almost 13 to 14 lakhs on road price. I don’t expect Altoz automatic model is going to be in affordable option once it launched.
My 2 weeks driving experience of this car tells its not for enthusiasist driving, but for the smooth riders its like sipping whisky on the rocks it just flows quite and seamless, for amt exactly like he said its the most advanced amt. I used to be a rough manual driver but this new baleno pampered me to be smooth and relaxed driving style.
Yo tengo el nuevo baleno , aquí en Bolivia llega con un motor de 1500 CC, 103 cv, hice el 0 a 100 en 9,2 segundos, es el mejor compacto que tuve, y su relación precio beneficio es el mejor del mercado.
Just Booked my Luxe Beige Baleno Alpha Manual today...90 days waiting....anyways wish me luck .....my first ever car....but i also love i20....both are fab cars....and right now, the prices between baleno and i20 are almost identical.... infact if you ask me, i20 is more VFM....for same price it is giving you a bigger touchscreen, Bose Sound system compared to Arkamys....a sunroof.....yes Baleno has a 360 cam and a HUD..but I would prefer the feature list of i20.... it's just that where I live the maruti network is much stronger and the workshop and this dealership is next door and also a friend of mine had an i20 elite and she told me her ownership experience was subpar in terms of reliability of the car...so i choose baleno...and also in this Luxe Beige colour, the Baleno just looks top notch..even better than i20 imho.... but of course looks are subjective....I agree with most of your points..I test road both of them for over 10 kms...multiple times....before making a choice...the tractability of baleno's engine is much better than i20...in terms of Naturally Aspirated options...i20 does have better high speed stability and brakes...but in terms of space, i20 is more spacious, sure the boot is a little smaller, but the rear seat space is unmatched, even putting some sub compact SUVs to shame... i20 also has a lot of creature comforts such as wireless charger, air purifier and the list goes on....Baleno does have slightly better seats... it's almost inseparable, like king kong vs godzilla.... anyways both are fantastic cars, anyone will be happy with either...and both are evenly priced as well with good dealer/service network and very acceptable ownership costs...i20 was released in 2019, maybe it is due for a minor update...
Awesome review by Tushar. The Baleno could not have been reviewed in a better way than this. I always watch Zigwheels review of any new car which comes in India. Finally I found someone who loves the engine grunt of a car just like me!
@@sunilvarmadatla nah, they will offer it with first with NA engine and will introduce turbo+dct later on, so that the price jump doesn't seem too big for the market
Pretty sure Automatic sales are gonna drop, while the usual manual base n mid variant sales still gonna be the same. With Altrozs upcoming DCT variant every other car in the segment is gonna have a hard time
@@VikasJaink not completely sure, but I think people are being pessimistic because Tata's current AMTs are not great compared to Maruti's or Hyundai's.
One serious question We booked Baleno AGS and currently waiting for delivery. Should we continue with our choice or go for i20 or Altroz for better transmission (cvt or dca)
@@UjjwalPratapSingh45 why won’t someone not need horsepower? Do they not overtake on highways?? Its like saying why are icecreams always cold? What if someone wants them sizzling hot !
@@UjjwalPratapSingh45 that’s what’s wrong with indian market, people focus more on things that shouldn’t matter, like why the fuck you want 10inch touch screen rather that having hydraulic steering wheel!
While many might be disappointed with AMT and are writing obituaries, there's no doubt that the Baleno will continue to be sales blockbuster. Reasons: 1. The ridiculously high prices of the competition. i20 is at now Rs 14L, while the i20 N-line is almost 15L. In comparison, the Baleno will cost less than 12L. (all prices OTR). The Tata Altroz is a worthy competitor, but with news that the automatic might not come with the turbo variant, this might be a potential turn-off for buyers. Also, the DCT/TC/CVT whichever becomes the "gold standard" will surely push prices to the Rs. 12+L territory. 2. The Baleno has proved to be a very good product, despite the usual Maruti tactics of meeting price points. 3. The new variant, as many have reviewed, is a grounds-up re-engineering work but the team ensured to retain the essential "Baleno"ness. Like what RE did with the Classic. Kudos to the Suzuki team for that. 4. Finally, the fact that Maruti managed to pack so many safety and tech features at similar prices is in itself a remarkable achievement. More bang for buck for the customer. Regarding the AMT, personally I'm not sure right now if this was a good move. From a business perspective, it is a genius move. Perhaps, it might dissuade a few buyers. But on the other hand, it will bring in thousands of new buyers who are looking for a budget premium hatchback, and not for racing thrills. Also, certain users did report issues with the previous CVT gearbox. It was evident that Suzuki was not so keen on CVT, and are betting big on AMT. With every new product, we are hearing news on improvements in their AMT. Makes sense that they would want to introduce this technology in their premium products gradually. My thoughts are like this: Maruti has a winner in their hands with the new Baleno. Maybe in future, they should come up with an additional variant, that has a Turbo engine and a 6-speed TC/DCT gearbox so as to pacify the enthusiasts. Akin to the i20 N-line.
Mass Market dwarfs enthusiasts like us. Look what happened with Baleno RS. This will sell like hotcakes like you said and this AMT offered seems perfect for sedate drivers, which are most of MS' customers. It even delivers better mileage, so why not.
Do we really need AMT though. Manual transmission is way better than it. Idk why people obsessed with AMT. Its just useless. Obviously not useless if you don't know how to drive.
Have you any empathy for people with leg/knee problems? For those elderly individuals? For those people working 8-10hours and being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic in metropolitan cities? And all those people who cannot afford proper AT Torque converters, CVTs or DCTs - most of which, come at a premium and offer less mileage + increased cost of repair. Also, AMTs have improved drastically - and all these people buying them drive sedately, not enthusiastically where AMT's jerkiness gets exposed. But they're minimizing and refining that too. Think bigger, man.
@@Fs99al my father gets stuck while coming from work in choking traffic but he still drives a manual. If one has so leg problems that one can't even put the slightest work to his calves then really he or she should stop driving these thiggs really don't matter much. Its just a ploy to sell something which demands more maintainence. Semi auto transmissions were meant for sports car to give those racers some ease considering it's about fraction of seconds where one can downshift and upshift quickly. Gradually it was introduced for women so they can drive too. And now I see normal people buying it. This AT obsession has ruined the simplicity which the manual transmission had in passenger vehicles. FYI for disabled the pedals placement and orientation is changed and not every disabled can use it intuitively and tbh in such cases it's better they should be driven around by a chaeffuer cuz it's neither safe for them or everyone else on the road when they have problems in driving. Its not about thinking big it's about thinking whether these really do apply to the real world. How many people really buy an AT cuz they can't even put the slightest work to their calves people now buy it cuz they think it's premium they don't buy for any comfort if they want comfort then have a chauffeur for oneself. These kinda things make one laze and promote laziness and reduce your concentration from the road which I think is the most important thing to drive safely and let others be safe also. This lack of concentration and awareness and alertness on roads is the reason we have so many accidents caused by human error while driving. And sadly these accidents sometime even take lives of the ones who are driving with concentration and focus too. ATs is just fixing something which was, is and never will be broken. Its better than AT in every aspect maintenance, economical, swapping, usage, involving, mechanical etc.
@@SanjayVinayak for EV's time will come it's just govt imposing or trying to impose them on public right now. For sake of reducing their expenditure they are telling people that buy an EV of 15L we will provide subsidies etc. The problem with EV is gonna be it's life. A ICE engine can last upto quite a long time if the current discriminatory limits for diesel that is 10 yrs and for petrol 15 yrs is not taken into account it's quite doubtful that an EV may not last even 10yrs due to repetitive charging and discharging which detiorates battery life of Li ion battery packs the performance of EV will decrease after just 3 yrs significantly. Obviously changing battery packs will be its solution but will it be economical. Well quite not. Li ion battery are costly due to use of Li, Manganese etc which aren't abundant like aluminum or iron and take time and effort while manufacturing for making it to the final product of battery pack . Currently, especially in India EV mkt is growing if one can afford 15L they can surely go for EV after all efficiency of EV's are far superior than ICE but for public at large EV isn't taking over ICE atleast till 2030, it's after that the EV may takeover ICE.
@@manthenvashishth3769 you have a bit of sense and decent knowledge, but man, you lack empathy. Not everyone can afford a chaffeur; and even if some can, there is something about driving your car. I agree well made manuals are extremely fun and everyone must learn how to drive stick, but there is absolutely no reason to force MT on anybody. I might be extrapolating but, according to you, a car must only be a means of transport from A to B. No music system, in car entertainment, no feature no comfort or convenience, nothing except shifting gears and driving. That is rather sad and unfortunate, sorry.
As a guy who liked the Baleno hatchback as a mostly-complete family car but hated the *relative* lack of safety in the previous generations, I'm *VERY* surprised to see 6 airbags in it (structural enhancements are a requirement for that many airbags, so it surely has become better)! Now we can finally have safe Maruti cars. Great job done by them!
Finally a journalist who actually loves the engine grunt instead of complaining about it. I just love this channel
True that. Most of them want EV like numbness!
Seems like the channel also loves you 😀
That crash test trick was Rofl 🤣🤣. Tushar bhai nailed it .
Why no one mention cruise control add on..... It's the most valuable addition
But at what price only available at high variant
The sense of humour in the presentation of crash test is next level kudos to Tushar and zigwheels for a sensible presentation
Instead of a HUD, a Highline TPMS would have made much more sense ... 🤷♂️
Brilliant review, covering aspects which we were looking for, by someone who visibly loves his cars!
Seriously, till now the best review of this car on TH-cam!
I too am a bit confused with compromises they brought to the sigma variant… I felt the top spec sigma of the older car was better… that cvt and mild hybrid combo is a better match than this setup for city rides…. Anyways, like hyundai, maruti should have provided more gearbox options… Anyways, this will sell like hot cakes since its better valued and its a maruti
Not only impressed by the new Baleno, but also how Tushar explains it. Great explanation and presentation
If this scores 4 Star safety rating, that's good enough to dominate the premium hatch segment.
Will Score All Maruthi Cars 2 Star, despite 60 KG addition Can Score 3 Star Rating
Always love to watch your reviews
Those words in the video …..u nail it👌👌👌👌👌
A comparison video between baleno and altroz. Waiting for that.
The new Baleno looks stunning and the road presence looks amazing as well. What is disappointing is that the CVT has been replaced by AGS ..which in my opinion is inferior when compared with CVT or a traditional torque converter. I had a terrible experience with Celerio AMT and finally had to discard the car and go in for a Hyundai i10 AT. Maruti should rething it's decision to introduce AGS on Baleno when it has categorised Baleno as a premium hatch back.
can you pls explain your terrible experience with celerio? One of my friends is looking to buy it mainly due to 20+ mileage/fuel efficiency.
@@sathyaki did your family members bought this automatic car please reply. I will plan to buy automatic
@@sureshs3s no bro. He didn't buy it, or any car. Still planning 😂
I love yours review other than pd,mb,aci,MO,EI
AMT is affordable. So good solution to provide automatic option without increasing price and at same time providing more safety options within same old price range. going for Torque converter or DCT will increase price up to 2 lakhs. we can see competitors are offering better automatic but not affordable. Almost 13 to 14 lakhs on road price. I don’t expect Altoz automatic model is going to be in affordable option once it launched.
Dude it's only 30 to 40k more expensive.....so altroz is way more better than this now
My 2 weeks driving experience of this car tells its not for enthusiasist driving, but for the smooth riders its like sipping whisky on the rocks it just flows quite and seamless, for amt exactly like he said its the most advanced amt. I used to be a rough manual driver but this new baleno pampered me to be smooth and relaxed driving style.
very true maruti's decision to go for AMT is very wise as the maintenance cost of AMT is very less and the mileage is great.
Tushar is spot on....brilliant guy...keep doing more videos and comparisons
I think baleno is overall fun to drive car within city, i loved the agility and engine smoothness and sweet sounding engine
Yo tengo el nuevo baleno , aquí en Bolivia llega con un motor de 1500 CC, 103 cv, hice el 0 a 100 en 9,2 segundos, es el mejor compacto que tuve, y su relación precio beneficio es el mejor del mercado.
Baleno manual varients are well ahead of rivals. 👌👌👌
Great update with added safety features……. Still will wait for the crash test rating
when will they rest GNAP ?
0 star👍
Best review ever .......kya dialogue delivery hai Sir
1:01 MS' worst nightmare
Just Booked my Luxe Beige Baleno Alpha Manual today...90 days waiting....anyways wish me luck .....my first ever car....but i also love i20....both are fab cars....and right now, the prices between baleno and i20 are almost identical....
infact if you ask me, i20 is more VFM....for same price it is giving you a bigger touchscreen, Bose Sound system compared to Arkamys....a sunroof.....yes Baleno has a 360 cam and a HUD..but I would prefer the feature list of i20....
it's just that where I live the maruti network is much stronger and the workshop and this dealership is next door and also a friend of mine had an i20 elite and she told me her ownership experience was subpar in terms of reliability of the car...so i choose baleno...and also in this Luxe Beige colour, the Baleno just looks top notch..even better than i20 imho....
but of course looks are subjective....I agree with most of your points..I test road both of them for over 10 kms...multiple times....before making a choice...the tractability of baleno's engine is much better than i20...in terms of Naturally Aspirated options...i20 does have better high speed stability and brakes...but in terms of space, i20 is more spacious, sure the boot is a little smaller, but the rear seat space is unmatched, even putting some sub compact SUVs to shame...
i20 also has a lot of creature comforts such as wireless charger, air purifier and the list goes on....Baleno does have slightly better seats...
it's almost inseparable, like king kong vs godzilla....
anyways both are fantastic cars, anyone will be happy with either...and both are evenly priced as well with good dealer/service network and very acceptable ownership costs...i20 was released in 2019, maybe it is due for a minor update...
3:04 some people say that's noise they don't understand the word engine acoustics
Awesome review by Tushar. The Baleno could not have been reviewed in a better way than this. I always watch Zigwheels review of any new car which comes in India. Finally I found someone who loves the engine grunt of a car just like me!
How is the ride quality when compared with i20 1.2 NA in city and highway ?
Is heater available in new age baleno zeta variant ?
awesome review
Man , we need a comparison video with the Altroz automatic. But I guess altroz is still gonna be better
We’ll try and get that answer ASAP
DCT with Altrozs NA engine. It's the worse possible combination that anyone can think off 😂
Altroz automatic is going to be offered only in Turbo model. Then the price will be around 14 lakhs on road.
@@sunilvarmadatla nah, they will offer it with first with NA engine and will introduce turbo+dct later on, so that the price jump doesn't seem too big for the market
It will still outsell and maintain top 3 for another 5yrs..
Woo... that poetry 🤩
६ airbags लोअर varient में भी दो । its not okay that those who will buy lower trims will be subjected to less safety.
Without NCAP rating, still people will avoid this Gem.
I knew it!
I knew they'd send the tallest biggest guy to review a hatchback! 😂😂
@Tushar Kamath oh really? Who reviewed the i20😄
Excellent review honestly top journalist level
That steering looks misplaced in baleno. As you said, it's not a swift or a ignis. The old one suited it
I didn’t knew that wireless auto CarPlay was available for baleno. How can I update via OTA? Can k do it on my own or should I head to service centre?
Backseat armrest is a MUST in a car of this price and segment. It adds much to the comfort and overall experience. Huge miss from Maruti.
AMT better or manuval beter wich one is best
Why would Maruti put an AMT in this ? Why 😭
Because CVT is for grandpa’s😂😂😂
Very good video
Hill hold assist available in manual variant also??
Nice Review Tushar
Pretty sure Automatic sales are gonna drop, while the usual manual base n mid variant sales still gonna be the same.
With Altrozs upcoming DCT variant every other car in the segment is gonna have a hard time
Maruti AMT is better than tata's DCT!
@@ArchitTechBOYKaushik What ? Have you driven the Tata DCT ? How did you say that ?
@@VikasJaink not completely sure, but I think people are being pessimistic because Tata's current AMTs are not great compared to Maruti's or Hyundai's.
The bgm of from 8:29 is good 👌
He speaks my mind
Bro..When will be Baleno 2022 global Ncap rating result will get out?
One serious question
We booked Baleno AGS and currently waiting for delivery. Should we continue with our choice or go for i20 or Altroz for better transmission (cvt or dca)
What did you finally decide?
@@rahuladwani2698 bought Baleno and using it, but AMT is very boring
@@anuragvr7773but in the city it is effortless
Sir Waiting Period For Baleno Alpha AGS model 2022
We want Tata Dct review Sir.....!!!!
Baleno top petrol automatic model gives mileage of 15 km/h ...Maruti needs to launch balena hybrid model.
I20 cvt asta or new baleno Alfa ags
It looks a bit weird, honestly. The old design seems a bit bland now, but at least was handsome.
Honest Review
Sir while driving at higher speeds do you feel planted ? Or is it like before. Please let me
Better to buy the manual transmission one.
What about safety how cheap this time
Super comment👍 😀
90HP in this day and age is just not enough!
@@UjjwalPratapSingh45 atleast 120+ bhp!
@@UjjwalPratapSingh45 why won’t someone not need horsepower? Do they not overtake on highways??
Its like saying why are icecreams always cold? What if someone wants them sizzling hot !
@@UjjwalPratapSingh45 that’s what’s wrong with indian market, people focus more on things that shouldn’t matter, like why the fuck you want 10inch touch screen rather that having hydraulic steering wheel!
@@Rathoresid7for overtaking you need low and mid range torque not horsepower, higher horsepower means higher top speed
While many might be disappointed with AMT and are writing obituaries, there's no doubt that the Baleno will continue to be sales blockbuster. Reasons:
1. The ridiculously high prices of the competition. i20 is at now Rs 14L, while the i20 N-line is almost 15L. In comparison, the Baleno will cost less than 12L. (all prices OTR). The Tata Altroz is a worthy competitor, but with news that the automatic might not come with the turbo variant, this might be a potential turn-off for buyers. Also, the DCT/TC/CVT whichever becomes the "gold standard" will surely push prices to the Rs. 12+L territory.
2. The Baleno has proved to be a very good product, despite the usual Maruti tactics of meeting price points.
3. The new variant, as many have reviewed, is a grounds-up re-engineering work but the team ensured to retain the essential "Baleno"ness. Like what RE did with the Classic. Kudos to the Suzuki team for that.
4. Finally, the fact that Maruti managed to pack so many safety and tech features at similar prices is in itself a remarkable achievement. More bang for buck for the customer.
Regarding the AMT, personally I'm not sure right now if this was a good move. From a business perspective, it is a genius move. Perhaps, it might dissuade a few buyers. But on the other hand, it will bring in thousands of new buyers who are looking for a budget premium hatchback, and not for racing thrills. Also, certain users did report issues with the previous CVT gearbox. It was evident that Suzuki was not so keen on CVT, and are betting big on AMT. With every new product, we are hearing news on improvements in their AMT. Makes sense that they would want to introduce this technology in their premium products gradually.
My thoughts are like this: Maruti has a winner in their hands with the new Baleno. Maybe in future, they should come up with an additional variant, that has a Turbo engine and a 6-speed TC/DCT gearbox so as to pacify the enthusiasts. Akin to the i20 N-line.
Mass Market dwarfs enthusiasts like us. Look what happened with Baleno RS. This will sell like hotcakes like you said and this AMT offered seems perfect for sedate drivers, which are most of MS' customers. It even delivers better mileage, so why not.
Arey that BGM noise sucks !
@6:31 not true
only one way to find out😂🤣
Altroz fans ❤️❤️❤️
Unnecessarily getting oversmart
Not much essential cosmetics in return hike in price, where Ford have done what needed with compititve price
Ford? Where?
Still it will be tin can.....with 6 air bags won't save passengers.
Still poor quality built.
Fourth!
Bro hindi bolne me taklif hoti hogi apko to
0 safety king💥💥💥😂🤣
First
Chapathi car🤣
Hum second 😁
The design is still 10 yrs old..
Do we really need AMT though. Manual transmission is way better than it. Idk why people obsessed with AMT. Its just useless. Obviously not useless if you don't know how to drive.
Have you any empathy for people with leg/knee problems? For those elderly individuals? For those people working 8-10hours and being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic in metropolitan cities?
And all those people who cannot afford proper AT Torque converters, CVTs or DCTs - most of which, come at a premium and offer less mileage + increased cost of repair. Also, AMTs have improved drastically - and all these people buying them drive sedately, not enthusiastically where AMT's jerkiness gets exposed. But they're minimizing and refining that too. Think bigger, man.
@@Fs99al my father gets stuck while coming from work in choking traffic but he still drives a manual. If one has so leg problems that one can't even put the slightest work to his calves then really he or she should stop driving these thiggs really don't matter much. Its just a ploy to sell something which demands more maintainence. Semi auto transmissions were meant for sports car to give those racers some ease considering it's about fraction of seconds where one can downshift and upshift quickly. Gradually it was introduced for women so they can drive too. And now I see normal people buying it. This AT obsession has ruined the simplicity which the manual transmission had in passenger vehicles. FYI for disabled the pedals placement and orientation is changed and not every disabled can use it intuitively and tbh in such cases it's better they should be driven around by a chaeffuer cuz it's neither safe for them or everyone else on the road when they have problems in driving. Its not about thinking big it's about thinking whether these really do apply to the real world. How many people really buy an AT cuz they can't even put the slightest work to their calves people now buy it cuz they think it's premium they don't buy for any comfort if they want comfort then have a chauffeur for oneself. These kinda things make one laze and promote laziness and reduce your concentration from the road which I think is the most important thing to drive safely and let others be safe also. This lack of concentration and awareness and alertness on roads is the reason we have so many accidents caused by human error while driving. And sadly these accidents sometime even take lives of the ones who are driving with concentration and focus too. ATs is just fixing something which was, is and never will be broken. Its better than AT in every aspect maintenance, economical, swapping, usage, involving, mechanical etc.
So no one should buy automatics at all? What about EVs then?
@@SanjayVinayak for EV's time will come it's just govt imposing or trying to impose them on public right now. For sake of reducing their expenditure they are telling people that buy an EV of 15L we will provide subsidies etc. The problem with EV is gonna be it's life. A ICE engine can last upto quite a long time if the current discriminatory limits for diesel that is 10 yrs and for petrol 15 yrs is not taken into account it's quite doubtful that an EV may not last even 10yrs due to repetitive charging and discharging which detiorates battery life of Li ion battery packs the performance of EV will decrease after just 3 yrs significantly. Obviously changing battery packs will be its solution but will it be economical. Well quite not. Li ion battery are costly due to use of Li, Manganese etc which aren't abundant like aluminum or iron and take time and effort while manufacturing for making it to the final product of battery pack . Currently, especially in India EV mkt is growing if one can afford 15L they can surely go for EV after all efficiency of EV's are far superior than ICE but for public at large EV isn't taking over ICE atleast till 2030, it's after that the EV may takeover ICE.
@@manthenvashishth3769 you have a bit of sense and decent knowledge, but man, you lack empathy. Not everyone can afford a chaffeur; and even if some can, there is something about driving your car. I agree well made manuals are extremely fun and everyone must learn how to drive stick, but there is absolutely no reason to force MT on anybody. I might be extrapolating but, according to you, a car must only be a means of transport from A to B. No music system, in car entertainment, no feature no comfort or convenience, nothing except shifting gears and driving. That is rather sad and unfortunate, sorry.