The 2021 Suzuki Baleno has seen a price increase for 2021, but carries on with an unchanged spec.
Starting at $17,740 before on-road costs, the Baleno has experienced $1750 price increases across the range.
This model is Suzuki’s cheapest vehicle in Australia, and competes with the likes of the Kia Rio, MG MG3, and the Mazda 2.
Pricing
- 2021 Suzuki Baleno GL manual: $17,740
- 2021 Suzuki Baleno GL automatic: $18,740
- 2021 Suzuki Baleno GLX automatic: $20,740
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Engine
Used across the 2021 Suzuki Baleno range is a 1.4-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 68kW of power and 130Nm of torque.
It’s mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed torque-converter automatic transmission in the GL. The GLX is only offered with the automatic.
Fuel Economy
The 2021 Suzuki Baleno in manual guise consumes a claimed 5.1L/100km on the combined cycle, whereas the auto consumes 5.4L/100km.
All run on 91 RON regular unleaded petrol and have a 37L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2021 Suzuki Baleno measures in at 3995mm long, 1745mm wide and 1470mm tall.
It is larger than both the Suzuki Swift and Ignis models, yet is cheaper to purchase.
Kerb weight for the manual model is 895kg and the automatic is 915kg.
With the second row of seats up there is 355L of storage in the boot, increasing to 756L with the seats folded.
Braked towing capacity for the Baleno is 1000kg.
Servicing and Warranty
Servicing for the 2021 Suzuki Baleno is required every 12 months or 15,000km.
Pricing is capped for the first five services that are the following:
| 12 months/15,000km | $239 |
|---|---|
| 24 months/30,000km | $329 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $499 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $329 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $239 |
The 2021 Suzuki Baleno comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Safety
The 2021 Suzuki Baleno doesn’t have a rating from ANCAP, though it was tested by Euro NCAP in 2016.
It received a three-star safety rating where it got an 80 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 73 per cent for child occupant protection, 65 per cent for pedestrian protection, and a 25 per cent safety assist score.
Suzuki says there are no plans to have it reassessed by ANCAP.
All Baleno models come standard with front, side, and curtain airbags.
There’s no autonomous emergency braking in this model in any trim level.
Standard Equipment
The base 2021 Suzuki Baleno GL comes with the following standard features:
- 15-inch steel wheels with hub caps
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display
- Satellite navigation
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six speakers
- Voice command interface
- Bluetooth and iPod connectivity
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 12V power outlet
- Automatic headlights
- Fog lights
- Daytime running lights
- Space saver spare wheel
- Cruise control
- Rear privacy glass
Stepping up to the top-of-the-range GLX trim gets you the following:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry and start
- Climate control
- LED headlights
- Tilt and telescopic steering column adjustment
- Built-in mirror indicator lights
- Chrome door handles
- Disc brakes on all four wheels
Metallic paint is an additional $500.
