Suzuki Baleno Review

Manufactured and marketed by an Indian Japanese auto manufacturing company Maruti Suzuki, the Suzuki Baleno is a compact hatchback car released during the year 2015. The Suzuki Baleno was first unveiled on September, 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In India, the car was launched on 24th October, 2015.

Maruti Suzuki has manufactured the Baleno on a freshly evolved manifesto and has featured powertrain range of three varieties for the models sold internationally; 1.0 l Boosterjet 3 cylinder direct-injection turbo petrol engine, a 1.2 l Dualjet 4-cylinder petrol engine with SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki), and a 1.2 l Dualjet normal petrol engine. Besides, the car is available in two engine options for Indian market; a 1.2 l K-Series 4-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.3 l DDIS 4-Cylinder 190 diesel engine.

 Moreover, the authorized dealer of Suzuki autos in Nepal is CG Motocorps which has been importing 4 varieties of Baleno.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,869,000 [For Baleno Sigma 1.2 liter (Petrol)],

Rs. 3,069,000 [For Baleno Delta 1.2 liter (Petrol)],

Rs. 3,369,000 [For Baleno Xeta (Petrol)],

Rs. 3,669,000 [For Baleno Alpha 1.2 liter (Petrol)]

Specifications

Dimension:

Body Type	Hatchback
Basic Weight	865 kg (Sigma 1.2 liter Petrol), 870 kg (Delta 1.2 liter Petrol), 880 kg (Xeta 1.2 liter Petrol), 890 kg (Alpha 1.2 liter Petrol)
Length	3995 mm
Height	1500 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm
Front Track	NA
Rear Track	NA
Ground Clearance	170 mm

 

Engine:

Fuel Tank	37 liters
Cylinders	4, Inline
Valves Per Cylinder	4, DOHC
Displacement	1197 cc
Max Power	83 bhp @ 6000 RPM
Max Torque	115 Nm @ 4000 RPM

 

Dynamics:

Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Wheels	185 / 65 R15
Rear Wheels	185 / 65 R15
Front Suspensions	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspensions	Torsion Beam

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
Number of Gears	5