Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2016-2021
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Baleno 2016-2021 Key Highlights
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Transmission | Manual & Automatic |
Mileage (Petrol/Diesel) | Upto 23.87 kmpl |
Engine | 1197 cc |
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Launched in October 2015, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been the highest-selling premium hatchback for many years now. The most expensive small car from the largest-selling carmaker in the country has a lot going for it, including peppy engines, high fuel efficiency, great ride quality and a spacious interior. Available in a price range of Rs 6-10 lakh, the Baleno goes on to lock horns with models like the third-gen Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz and Toyota Glanza.
The Maruti Baleno even benefits from its carmaker’s wide sales network and low maintenance. In fact, all the aforementioned attributes even help the owners with a high resale value in the used car market. While the Baleno has been around for over half a decade, it continues to rule over the segment sales charts in spite of being a petrol-only model. That said, the availability of the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre diesel engine did help the small car garner a highly positive response back when it was first introduced in the market.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2016-2021 Price
Baleno 2016-2021 Variants With Price
Variant | Ex-Showroom Price | Compare | |
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1.3 Zeta Petrol, Upto 21.01 kmpl, Manual | ₹ 0 | ||
1.3 Delta Petrol, Upto 21.01 kmpl, Manual | ₹ 0 | ||
1.3 Sigma Petrol, Upto 21.01 kmpl, Manual | ₹ 0 | ||
1.3 Alpha Petrol, Upto 21.01 kmpl, Manual | ₹ 0 | ||
Sigma Petrol Petrol, Upto 21.01 kmpl, Manual | ₹ 5.59 Lakh | ||
1.2 Sigma Petrol, Upto 21.01 kmpl, Manual | ₹ 6.14 Lakh |
Pros & Cons of Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2016-2021
Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2016-2021 Detailed Review
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been the only model in its carmaker’s portfolio to have been designed as per the ‘Liquid Flow’ theme. The same is reflected in its rather curvaceous body form that is nothing like what you’ve seen on Swift or any other Maruti. The premium small car received its midlife makeover that brought in an updated front fascia for a slightly more premium look.
While the design of the headlamps has remained the same, the facelift brought in LED projector units to replace the bi-xenon projector headlamps on the pre-facelift version. The top-spec Alpha trim even gets LED DRLs for a more premium look. The new grille is wider than before and makes the front-end look more upmarket. Even the bumper has been updated and looks slightly sportier than the unit it has replaced.
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The side profile has remained unchanged except for the introduction of dual-tone alloy wheels on the top-spec version. It’s when you view this car in profile that you notice how the curves on the sheet-metal give it a rather distinct look when compared to most of its rivals. The rear-end has been left pretty much untouched. While the taillamps look quite good, it’s the top-spec trim’s LED units that really impress with the stylish glow pattern.
Like every other B-segment offering, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a sub-4-metre model that benefits from lower GST. With an overall length of 3,995 mm, it has managed to duck under the 4-metre limit, while its width and height stand at 1,745 mm and 1,510 mm, respectively. The ground clearance of 170 mm and boot space of 339-litre make this car a practical offering.
Summary
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is not the most modern-looking hatchback anymore but its curvaceous design has helped it carve out a niche for itself.
The interior of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno impresses with its practicality and clean look. The dashboard is made up of hard but fairly high quality of plastic and has a curvaceous form factor that compliments the exterior. The highlight here is the SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment unit that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Other features that this car offers includes automatic climate control, multi-function steering-wheel, coloured TFT Multi-Information Display, rear parking sensors with camera, rain sensing wipers and automatic headlamps. Sadly, however, there’s no connected car technology as seen on the Hyundai i20. While it would be wrong to say that the cabin of Maruti’s top-seller feels spartan, it’s certainly not as feature-rich as some of its more modern rivals.
On the flip side, where the Baleno clearly excels is the space on offer. There’s ample legroom, shoulder-room and headroom in both rows and in spite of the dark colour theme, one never feels claustrophobic. The front seats are extremely supportive and it doesn’t take much to set the driver’s seat to the best-suited position, especially because of the availability of reach and rake adjustment for the steering wheel. The door pads can hold a 1-litre bottle each and there’s decent storage space below the front armrest. Even the storage space below the aircon controls is quite large and can hold a wallet, a phone, a set of keys and even some more!
The second row is quite spacious and can easily seat two full-grown adults and a kit. You even get adjustable headrests but there is centre arm-rest even on the top-spec Alpha trim. Also, there are no AC vents at the rear but that’s something which can be overlooked as the Baleno comes with a powerful aircon that can quickly cool the cabin even on the hottest of the days. This car even gets a pretty large boot that can hold the luggage of a small family for a quick weekend getaway.
Summary
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno would not spoil you silly with a long list of features but you will surely appreciate the space on offer irrespective of the seat you occupy.
While the Maruti Suzuki Baleno was originally introduced with 1.2-litre K-series petrol and Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre turbo-diesel engine options. However, with the advent of the BS6 emission norms, the Baleno is being sold as a petrol-only model that’s available with two 1.2-litre petrol engine options. The less powerful of these is the K12 motor that outputs 84 PS-115 Nm. It comes mated with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard while a CVT is optional.
It’s a fairly refined unit that delivers strong performance and a high fuel efficiency. One can easily achieve 15 kmpl in city and up to 21 kmpl on expressways, while the good spread of torque makes overtaking fast-moving traffic a breeze. The manual transmission is slightly notchy but the clutch action is very light. The CVT behaves as expected with a rather pronounced rubber-band effect but jerk-free performance. The NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) control should have been a bit tighter.
The other engine on offer is a 1.2-litre DualJet Smart Hybrid engine that produces a maximum power of 89.7 PS and a peak torque of 113 Nm. A 5-speed manual unit is the only transmission it’s offered with. Compared to the less powerful motor, the Dualjet-equipped engine feels a tad smoother and even slightly punchier. Moreover, the micro-hybrid technology helps you with a marginally higher fuel efficiency in spite of the extra horses.
Summary
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is not too quick but its petrol engines offer a good mix of outright performance and fuel efficiency.
The suspension of the Baleno has been tuned to handle rough roads quite well. It can even gobble up most of the potholes and small seed humps you’ll throw at it. In fact, the ride quality remains quite good irrespective of what seat you’ve occupied but the softness in the suspension has resulted in pretty mediocre cornering prowess. There’s some body-roll when changing directions really fast and while the grip levels from the factory-spec tires is adequate, the steering comes across as a huge let down.
Not only is it totally devoid of weight, it’s also a bit vague towards its dead centre. True, the lightness of the steering helps you easily manoeuvre through tight spaces but things don’t look too boring when you have to take corners at high speeds. While the car feels planted till, say 120-130 kmph, the car starts feeling less stable beyond that. For most driving conditions, however, the suspension setup will impress with the comfortable ride and predictable handling. That said, you would miss the low-slung feel and the well-weighed steering of the Baleno sedan that was on sale till 2007.
Summary
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno offers a great ride quality that makes it a good choice for most hatchback buyers. Its handling characteristics, however, would leave most driving enthusiasts a bit disappointed.
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has often received a lot of flak for poor ‘build quality’, which has been perceived through visuals of the various crashes this car has been involved with. While the India-spec Baleno hasn’t been tested by Global NCAP, the made-in-India export version bagged a 3-star rating in the stricter Euro NCAP tests (4-star with radar-based automatic emergency braking).
Standard safety equipment across the trim range of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, front seat belt reminder alarm and ISOFIX child seat anchorage. The higher variants even offer a rear parking camera, fog lamps and auto-dimming inside rear view mirror.
Summary
Unlike the Tata Altroz, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has not bagged a full 5-star rating at Global NCAP crash tests but it does offer a handful of standard safety features to keep you protected in an unfortunate event of a crash.
Baleno 2016-2021 safety specifications:
Airbag | 2 airbags |
Parking Sensor | Rear |
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According to user reviews, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is well-regarded for its comfort, spacious interior, and impressive fuel efficiency, making it a suitable option for families and city driving. However, there are significant concerns regarding its build quality and safety features, with many users noting that the vehicle's body is prone to dents and lacks robust safety ratings.
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- TRToiz Rehman09 Jul 20253.9The Baleno is a great entry-level hatchback offering excellent mileage, smooth driving, and good cabin space. The engine is refined, and Maruti’s service network adds to its reliability. It’s a smart choice for budget-conscious buyers.LikeReplyRead more
- VKVijay Kumar03 Jul 20254.9Very smooth and easy to drive, with excellent mileage. The seat quality and boot space are great. The road grip is excellent, and the side mirrors are beautiful with good lighting and smooth movement. The rear camera is also very good.LikeReplyRead more
- AAAbhinav Anand02 Jul 20255.0It’s a budget-friendly family car that offers excellent comfort and safety. I have been using it since 2019, and the maintenance cost is very low, so it doesn’t burden your pocket. You should definitely try this one.LikeReplyRead more
- AKAbhay Kumar01 Jul 20255.0Awesome engine, smooth and comfortable car. I'm really happy with my purchase—thank you, True Value! It's a used car, but it's my first one, and it feels special. The mileage is good, and I believe it was the best choice for me.LikeReplyRead more
- AAmir26 Jun 20255.0Nice car and nice milage and cheap body parts and low maintenance and go higher rpm within seconds build quality is safe for driving love this car very much.LikeReplyRead more
- rkrohit kakkar26 Jun 20254.7This car is the best choice for the average person. Its smooth drive and strong safety features stand out. The comfort it offers is ideal for Indian roads, making it one of the greatest cars of all time.LikeReplyRead more
- MFMD Faruque24 Jun 20254.4This car is very good at a low price, that's why I got it for my uncle's son as well, he insisted on the top model Baleno Zeta, he is also very happyLikeReplyRead more
- MsManish shah1 Month ago4.7Too good car and very economic car for city drive, like mumbai city. Due to busy road, mileage too good, smooth driving experience, will recomend to friends and family.LikeReplyRead more
- HHarsh1 Month ago5.0I purchased this car in October 2019. Ride of this car is comfortable. Car is spacious, low cost maintenance and also fuel economy. Budget friendly and a family car.LikeReplyRead more
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Top Model | 1.2 Alpha CVT |
Base Model | 1.2 Sigma |
Diesel Models | Sigma Diesel, Diesel Delta, Zeta Diesel, Diesel Alpha |
Automatic Models | 1.2 Petrol Auto Zeta, Petrol Delta Automatic, 1.2 Delta CVT, 1.2 Zeta CVT, Petrol Alpha Automatic, 1.2 Alpha CVT Read more |
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