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Suzuki Baleno Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & News in Australia

The Suzuki Baleno succeeded the Suzuki SX4 crossover during 2016, though brand fans will recall a bland, mid-'90s three-door hatch, four-door sedan and five-door wagon wearing the same badge. That wasn't a huge success in Oz.

This time around, Suzuki pitched the Baleno as a near-Corolla-sized five-door hatch but at a cheaper, Yaris price point. Combined with sharp handling and eager powertrains, this Indian-built, spacious and well-equipped runabout has proven to be a reliable, economical and affordable little family car.

On the flipside, AEB Autonomous Emergency Braking isn't available at all, limiting the Baleno's safety standing somewhat. The cheapest grade starts from $15,800, rising to $26,990 for the most expensive version. 

Suzuki Baleno Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Suzuki Baleno here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • What is the ANCAP rating for the Suzuki Baleno 2020?

    The 2020 Baleno was not tested as part of the ANCAP program, but without standard autonomous emergency braking (AEB) which some of its competitors now have as standard, it possibly wouldn’t have been a safety front-runner anyway. That’s not to say it’s an unsafe car, simply that AEB is a proven life-saver and it’s a shame the Baleno didn’t have it.

    Meantime, while it wasn’t crash-tested locally, the Baleno was crash tested by Euro NCAP in 2018. A relatively poor result in the pole-crash test saw the Baleno emerge with just three safety stars out of five.

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  • What is the ANCAP rating for the 2018 Suzuki Baleno?

    The Baleno sold in Australia was fitted with six air-bags in total. That was made up of two front bags, two front-side bags and two full-length curtain air-bags that protected those in the rear seat as well. But it missed out on other safety tech including autonomous emergency braking and lane-keep assistance.

    The Baleno wasn’t crash-tested locally, but it was tested by Euro NCAP and didn’t perform too well. Combined with that lack of active safety gear was a relatively poor chest-protection rating in the pole-impact test, leaving the Suzuki with a safety score of just three stars.

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  • Suzuki Baleno 2019: Any known issues?

    There is nothing to suggest that the 2019 Baleno has anything to be concerned about, but it is very early in its life, so it’s impossible to be certain about what could happen down the track.

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  • Suzuki Baleno 2019: Does it have AEB?

    The August update is a minor refresh for the Baleno, it’s mostly cosmetic and there’s no suggestion of autonomous emergency braking.

     

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Suzuki Baleno Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Suzuki Baleno varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $14,080 and going to $28,930 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2023 Hatchback 1.4L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $14,080 $28,930
2022 Hatchback 1.4L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $14,080 $28,930
2021 Hatchback 1.4L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $12,980 $22,660
2020 Hatchback 1.4L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $12,540 $21,780
2019 Hatchback 1.4L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $9,900 $20,790
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Suzuki Baleno Colours

  • Stargaze Blue
  • Arctic White
  • Granite Gray
  • Premium Silver
  • Fire Red
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Suzuki Baleno 2019.

Suzuki Baleno Interior

The interior of the Suzuki Baleno is a bit like the exterior - pleasant, but not exciting or overly plush. The material and trim used is hardy rather than heart-warming, but you do get a leather steering wheel on all grades. The space is good - check our images - and that's part of its appeal.

Shown above are interior details for the Suzuki Baleno 2020.

Suzuki Baleno Dimensions

The dimensions of the Suzuki Baleno Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2022 Hatchback 1470x1745x3995 mm 120 mm
2021 Hatchback 1470x1745x3995 mm 120 mm
2020 Hatchback 1470x1745x3995 mm 120 mm
2019 Hatchback 1470x1745x3995 mm 120 mm
2018 Hatchback 1470x1745x3995 mm 120 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Suzuki Baleno Dimensions

Suzuki Baleno Fuel Consumption

The Suzuki Baleno is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.1L/100km for Hatchback /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2022 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 1.4L 5 SP MAN
2022 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN
2021 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN
2020 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN
2019 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN
2018 Hatchback 5.1L/100km 1.4L ULP 5 SP MAN
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Suzuki Baleno Wheel Size

The Suzuki Baleno has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 175x65 R15 for Hatchback in 2022.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2022 Hatchback 175x65 R15 175x65 R15
2021 Hatchback 175x65 R15 175x65 R15
2020 Hatchback 175x65 R15 15x5 inches 175x65 R15 15x5 inches
2019 Hatchback 175x65 R15 15x5 inches 175x65 R15 15x5 inches
2018 Hatchback 175x65 R15 15x5 inches 175x65 R15 15x5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Suzuki Baleno Wheel Sizes

Suzuki Baleno Towing Capacity

The Suzuki Baleno has maximum towing capacity of 1000kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2022 Hatchback 0kg 1000kg
2021 Hatchback 1000kg 1000kg
2020 Hatchback 1000kg 1000kg
2019 Hatchback 1000kg 1000kg
2018 Hatchback 1000kg 1000kg
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