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The 2018 Suzuki Baleno range of configurations is currently priced from $9,749.
Our most recent review of the 2018 Suzuki Baleno resulted in a score of 6.8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Andrew Chesterton had this to say at the time: The city-car segment is stacked to overflowing with quality contenders, all wearing dirt-cheap price tags. And that's what makes this Baleno a bit of a tough sell. It's perky and fun from behind the wheel, sure, but the safety package and short warranty dents its appeal.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Andrew Chesterton liked most about this particular version of the Suzuki Baleno: Great infotainment, Zippy at low speeds, Expensive-looking front end
The 2018 Suzuki Baleno carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Suzuki Baleno 2018 prices range from $7,700 for the basic trim level Hatchback GL (qld) to $14,300 for the top of the range Hatchback GLX Turbo.
Suzuki Baleno Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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GL
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN | Price From: $8,910 |
Price To:
$14,080
|
GLX Turbo
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO | Price From: $10,450 |
Price To:
$14,300
|
GL (qld)
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN | Price From: $7,700 |
Price To:
$11,660
|
The Baleno sold in Australia was fitted with six air-bags in total. That was made up of two front bags, two front-side bags and two full-length curtain air-bags that protected those in the rear seat as well. But it missed out on other safety tech including autonomous emergency braking and lane-keep assistance.
The Baleno wasn’t crash-tested locally, but it was tested by Euro NCAP and didn’t perform too well. Combined with that lack of active safety gear was a relatively poor chest-protection rating in the pole-impact test, leaving the Suzuki with a safety score of just three stars.
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There is nothing to suggest that the 2019 Baleno has anything to be concerned about, but it is very early in its life, so it’s impossible to be certain about what could happen down the track.
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Both are good cars and should give you reliable motoring for many years to come. The servicing costs are similar. The Hyundai is only three years old and has only done minimal kilometres, so should by in near-new condition if it has been looked after and well serviced. Against that the Baleno is new and has a five-year warranty.
There is no reason to think that you would need to change either car within the period you mention.
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Suzuki Baleno Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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GL
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1470x1745x3995 mm |
Ground Clearance:
120 mm
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GL (qld)
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1470x1745x3995 mm |
Ground Clearance:
120 mm
|
GLX Turbo
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1470x1745x3995 mm |
Ground Clearance:
120 mm
|
Suzuki Baleno Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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GL
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
5.4L/100km
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GL
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
5.1L/100km
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GLX Turbo
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
5.2L/100km
|
Suzuki Baleno Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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GL
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 175x65 R15 | Front Rim: 5x15 in |
Rear Rim:
5x15 in
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GL (qld)
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 175x65 R15 | Front Rim: 5x15 in |
Rear Rim:
5x15 in
|
GLX Turbo
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 185x55 R16 | Front Rim: 6x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6x16 in
|
Suzuki Baleno Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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GL
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
1000kg
|
GL (qld)
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
1000kg
|
GLX Turbo
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 1.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1000kg
|