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2020 Suzuki Baleno GL review
Recently refreshed styling anchors the Series II update of the Suzuki Baleno GL. But is there enough goodness beneath the skin of this price-buster to rate as an ideal ‘my first car’?
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About the Suzuki Baleno
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Suzuki Baleno is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $18,990 for the GL variant and topping out at $25,806 for the Shadow Line.
There are 3 variants of the Baleno available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2022.
Engine options include 1.4L dual injector (66kW/130Nm) and 1.4L petrol direct injection (66kW/130Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2023 Baleno was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
68.82 - 74.99 kW/t
61.42 kW/t
158.46 kW/t
Boot Space
355 litres
141 litres
440 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.1 - 5.41 L/100km
3.3 L/100km
7.58 L/100km
Vehicle Range
685 - 725 km
580 km
1,091 km
Price
$18,990 - $25,806
$17,490
$56,390
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
999,999 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
29 years
9 years
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2023 Suzuki Baleno Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Baleno
The most fuel efficient Suzuki Baleno is the GL with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L DUAL INJECTOR and uses 5.1L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Suzuki Baleno | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Suzuki Baleno?
The Suzuki Baleno has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2023 Suzuki Baleno Warranty
What is the warranty on a Suzuki Baleno?
The Suzuki Baleno offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Suzuki Baleno FAQs
The cheapest Suzuki Baleno is the GL that starts from $18,990.
The most expensive Suzuki Baleno is the Shadow Line that starts from $25,806.
The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Baleno is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: GL, GLX and Shadow Line.
The largest Suzuki Baleno is the GL which measures 1745mm wide, 3995mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
The most powerful Suzuki Baleno is the GL which has 66kW of power from its 1.4L DUAL INJECTOR engine.
The Suzuki Baleno is built in India and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Suzuki Baleno is the GL which weighs 1405 kg (kerb weight).
The Suzuki Baleno uses unleaded.