Suzuki Baleno (South Africa)
Suzuki Baleno has made its
world debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and ever since has been exploring
Europe, Asia and Oceania, now turn in South Africa.
Baleno is ideal for individuals and
families seeking the extra comfort and convenience of larger hatchback, but
don’t want to give up the agility and efficiency of the Swift. Aiming for the
VW Polo, Renault Clio and the Ford Fiesta, it is launched in GL, GLX MT and GLX
AT variants.
In GLX variant,
the car gets HID projector elements and LED daytime running lights, turn
indicators on the exterior mirror housings, chrome-finished door handles,
roof-end spoiler, privacy glass, and 16-inch alloys shod with 185/55 R16 tyres.
The interior is equipped with smart fabric
upholstery and door panels, silver accents, 6,2-inch TFT colour screen,
4,2-inch TFT colour display, leather-trimmed multi-function steering adjustable
for both reach and rake, cruise control, fully automatic AC, rear park distance
control, six speakers, keyless starting and six airbags.
Safety wise, there are ABS braking system
with EBD and EBA, and rear disc brakes. The boot volume goes up from 355 liters
to 1,085 liters with the rear seat folded down.
The Baleno is
offered with the 1.4-liter K14B engine in the South African market. The
four-cylinder engine produces 92 Hp at 6,000 rpm, with a torque peak of 130 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Transmission choices include a
five-speed manual, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Suzuki claims an
average fuel consumption of 5.1 L/100 km for the manual, and 5.4 L/100 km for
the automatic.
The Baleno is covered by a standard
three-year/100,000 km warranty, and a four-year/60,000 km service plan.
Services are at 15,000 km/12 month intervals.
Suzuki Baleno South Africa prices :
- Suzuki Baleno 1.4 GL MT – R 199,900
- Suzuki Baleno 1.4 GLX MT – R 229,900
- Suzuki Baleno 1.4 GLX AT – R 244,900
