The Baleno, in GLX guise, is kitted with a host of features to make it count in a sea of competitive rivals. Luckily, Suzuki South Africa prides itself on delivering well-specified vehicles without the need to break the bank. As such, our test unit is decked like a Christmas tree with standard features that will make most cars look pale in comparison.
Furthermore, all the windows are electrically operated, and access to the vehicle and starting the car can be done without a key. A rearview camera forms part of the package, as does rear park distance control. The GLX is also fitted six airbags and front fog lights to differentiate it from the GL model.The Baleno can pride itself on one crucial aspect: fuel-efficiency. Over the last few weeks, the car covered more than 1000km running around Town and returned a scarcely believable 6.
We did find, though, that the car is prone to a sudden change of direction under strong winds, and that the gearbox's feathers must be ruffled a bit to extract optimal performance. Regardless, it was the car the team gravitated towards more times than not.As of December 2020, the Baleno 1.4 GLX manual retails for R259 900.