2016 Suzuki Baleno GLX Review | CarAdvice

Suzuki has found their mojo again, and off the back of the successful Vitara launch comes the new Baleno light hatch.
Available in two models, the top-spec GLX Turbo seen here, the Baleno offers impressive comfort, equipment and value for buyers.
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[@hianyen]

I owned it for a while now, awesome mileage, reliable and low maintenance. Loved it

[@guidepost667]

those alloy wheels are alot better than what we get in india..

[@truth2424]

even the built quality safety features and everything is far better than the indian version

[@AbhiSoloYolo]

Aman Pal learn to ignore buddy

[@djme5348]

Agree Robin Indians really love cheap ass

[@Karan28432]

@@bytheway997 in india baleno sucks

[@Karan28432]

@@djme5348 yes

[@maxlw191]

Suzuki produces good value city-drive compact /small vehicles. they are GREAT!

[@123gggyyy]

good enough in every aspects. gonna buy one

[@hphp4289]

A fuel consumption heart attack, I love this guy

[@123gggyyy]

Suzuki's 6 AT is 100% much better than VW, Audi 1.0 DSG or Ford 1.0 powershift series, at least you won't stuck on road and spend a lot of money and time to get repair. fuel efficiency and economical reliablity is everything.

[@gtibruce]

Is the automatic a torque converter auto?

[@sudiptodas6727]

@@gtibruce it is a CVT

[@User-cb4jm]

@@gtibruce3:54

[@davidwood4271]

Suzuki make very good car's, superb reliability ❤

[@anthonydevono8833]

Uk spec slightly different 1.0 turbo and 1.2 normal petrol I like the review honest and helpful

[@vishv1988]

good review man! I own the 1.2 petrol manual here in India...been 3 months now..its definitely a good car to drive..really easy to drive around...silent and refined!

[@visakhsiva6580]

is this the urban blue?

[@Gokul-up3xv]

Do yoy still use it

[@allankobanawa9204]

1:55 “4.2 inch LCD display between the instruments here, which display some pretty cool but ultimately useless information” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love the Baleno!

[@Skuzza24]

You can change the km/l to l/100kms. The process is in the car manual.

[@AussieAF]

Can't believe how expansive cars have become in 2023. These were the days

[@njerikanyora9114]

Used a swift for 4 years and I will always recommend a Suzuki anytime anyday. Next move Baleno

[@waseemwani363]

Alloy wheels here in India look like wheel caps

[@lebogangdibakwane163]

Love your review😊

[@abev5548]

LMAO a g-force meter in this.. Seems like a pretty nicely equipped car and the design is a lot more successful than the new Vitara imo.

[@Jaiyanand.G]

Fuel efficiency settings can be changed in menu of that instrument cluster.

[@limamil10]

I love Austrália !!!! I was there in 2010.

[@Drivecomau]

We love it too, and we're here right now! :)

[@limamil10]

Enjoy your time there. It will be unforgettable.

[@1969cmp]

+Lima LOL

[@stefenosthepom2649]

I was there in 1977 and still am

[@Christopher-xn8qk]

Too many gangs here go back it’s very dangerous here and unsafe I am going back to India my motherland

[@chetan16289]

how does the acceleration feels as comparison to other petrol engine ..is it a huge difference within the city traffic.Also , does it have the low end torque as compared to the diesel engine of the similar configuration ....as it always comes handy for urban usage at low speeds ..please do share your experience

[@rijeshcp187]

Does this car really worth for money since Suzuki calls its a premium hatchback?Forget about the interior i need to know the ride quality.Please give me an honest reply.

[@Drivecomau]

The ride is one of the best points of the Baleno. As we state in the video, it is really comfortable even over cobbles and speed humps. It's not darty and direct, but as an urban runabout is surprisingly comfortable.

[@rijeshcp187]

thanks for the quick responce

[@extremiztic]

Ride quality of the Indian version is mediocre. If you are looking for ride quality, get a Polo or Punto in India. Even TATAs these days produce cars with better ride than most Suzukis and Hyundais.

[@aditgupta684]

This car is also available in India with the Turbo-3 and Naturally-aspirated-4 and it is quite a seller for Suzuki.

[@Drivecomau]

Australia gets the NA 4 in the base GL too.

[@vivekbarchha]

Adit Gupta don't forget the old fiat multijet from 2005 lol.

[@drivinginthedcbaarea]

Suzuki should never have left the US... 😫

[@wolfschindler8921]

It would sell like hot cake if it were available with the Swift Sport turbo engine.

[@christosnsk]

Factory in India is an Suzuki factory.Not a general gactory with a lot of cars-products.You can see that in google or in youtube video.

[@keralanaturelover196]

Suzuki factory here from 1980 and well established with world best supplier base. Others entered in 2010 and confused with Indian taste.

[@sarthakarya2347]

Strange! We in india find the steering too light 😂

[@aditgupta684]

But it weighs up quite well though!

[@sarthakarya2347]

I have 09 dzire diesel, it has a hydraulic steering and in comparison to the electric power steering i find it very light at given speed!

[@aditgupta684]

That's what Maruti Suzuki offers,great urban driveability. But Baleno weighs up quite good and its chassis is stiffer to counter higher speeds.

[@FreddyGunawan]

this or troublesome fiesta 1.0 turbo?

[@gianniaonoottimista]

Greetings from Italy! Here we have problems with suspensions. Suzuki has replaced only some components of the rear suspension system, regardless of the car equipment and production year. The result is that now to suffer is the front suspension system. Do you have any experience to share?

[@dipanjanmodak1]

Why the hell we are getting an ugly alloy design in India 😁

[@Drivecomau]

This is the top-spec trim in Australia. The base GL model has much more simple looking wheels.

[@dipanjanmodak1]

+CarAdvice.com I have the top spec Alpha in India, but the engine is a 1.2L 4 Cylinders Petrol. Also, the alloy design is different than what you have in Australia (the Indian one looks bad 😡).. How smooth is the 3 Cylinder Turbo to drive? Does it have a long term reliability concern being a 3 Cylinder?

[@Drivecomau]

Not sure about long-term reliability, the car has only just launched. Three cyl engine is good and quite fun to drive.

[@rijeshcp187]

Absolutely right Bro.I was also thinking the same :) .Look how beautiful they designed alloy wheels outside India and look what the shit they providing us in India....

[@faizkhan977]

I have exactly the same question I am asking everyone

[@wheresmycheese8511]

You can change the way the fuel consumption reads in the trip computer settings

[@thoughtfulsd]

How is the suspension setup of the Baleno as compared to the new generation swift? In terms of ride quality and comfort which one is better?

[@Jaiyanand.G]

Swift is bit firm compared to baleno more concentrated on comfort

[@MrJess-el8ku]

Good clip lad!

[@robhillenaar8322]

To many deference per country in design, engines I can understand, but safety , colors, rims, etc I don't understand . BTW there all build in India isn't?.....just got mine in Indonesia , also not the same options as in India and the rest of the world ...pretty confused

[@errancemartin]

Hello, which one is better? Kia picanto 2017 $13800 AUD or Suzuki Baleno 2016 14500? Need some opinion. I know both are Fuel economy cars, which one has the edge? Which one is good on driving motorway/long drive? Which one is low maintenance and low to service the car? Thank you.

[@keralanaturelover196]

Suzuki ruled India from 1980, now very tough market. Suzuki learned a lot in India and has contacts with best supplier base in India.

[@Kingboo1081]

Have you reviewed the new swift?

[@sujayputhyathaya1355]

Nice review!

[@mohitsachdev3905]

baleno or i20 which one is better

[@Karan28432]

Is it good ?

[@pankajgaurr]

What are the safety features?

[@tees2454]

if im tight on budget, should I get Baleno GL or second hand Corolla? Please advise thanks..

[@Jaiyanand.G]

Get new baleno

[@Jess-C]

I hope you went with the Corolla

[@Vartulkumar1]

It has booster jet engine but in india we get booster jet engine in rs only 😤😤😤

[@nicome7266]

they have to upgrade things in order to compete with other manufacturers logically..

[@maxcomrade8184]

Nice looking car

[@visakhsiva6580]

is it the Urban blue ???

[@mehmett.bakkal8257]

3:00 wrong it's not 1.4 liter, it's 1.2. A 1.4 suzuki engine won't create only 90hp logically.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Mehmet, the reviewer is not wrong. Here in Australia, the engine choices are 1.4 litre naturally aspirated or 1.0 litre turbo.

[@VISHALSHETTY1990]

This car has heavy demand in India... waiting time for car is more than 6 months.

[@Drivecomau]

Buy one in Australia and drive it back ;)

[@VISHALSHETTY1990]

What is waiting period in Australia for this car ?

[@VISHALSHETTY1990]

when did he told me ?? u idiot

[@mac.505]

+vishal shetty you're the idiot eho didn't understand the reference. he means that it is readily available. koi waiting nahi hai hindi mei krh deta hun ab samagh jaa

[@bikrammajithia5455]

LEAVE IT MAN , THERE'S A REASON WE'VE CASTE SYSTEM AND MULTIPLE RELIGIONS IN THIS COUNTRY

[@dimpleforall2]

In Baleno Alpha, since the tail lamp is different from other variants, is the bottom most part (white part below turn Indicator) is fitted with dummy lamp?

[@nicolasbozzo2364]

is this the australian version of the swift or they are sold side by side?

[@aqb.3190]

Nicolas Bozzo side by side

[@namitakumari977]

i am from india and i have baleno

[@rigpathak]

Which would you choose swift or baleno?

[@madhavgadgil9131]

Hey sir check put the indian baleno 2019

[@commentguy7]

This car is good except the front end.its way too curvy..at least made the front flat and muscular..nd..Where are rear air con vents,flat bottom steering wheel,soft touch plastics,sunglass holder,cooled glovebox?..seriously??if it wont come in facelift m going for elite i20 2018

[@tharushaasamaraweera748]

Is this japanies or indian

[@egotripband]

not testet on country highway is a bit of an omission

[@Drivecomau]

We did for the written review - just not the video. You can read it here: www.caradvice.com.au/465867/2016-suzuki-baleno-glx-turbo-review/

[@memereview5836]

in india we get this for 13000$ lol

[@volkswagenamarok8378]

Uhm caradvice.... I HAVE A QUESTION WHY THERE IS A KIA SORRENTO COMMERCIAL WITH GRAND CHEROKEE SHOWING WITH RUBBER DUCKIES EVERYWHERE,!

[@jq747]

He neglected to mention Suzuki's terrible 6 month/10,000 km service interval. For shame, Suzuki, for shame..

[@wheresmycheese8511]

jq747 yeah but only $175 each service

[@markw4148]

It’s 12 months, u like the swift bud.

[@maunster3414]

Rented one in Jamaica, 2019. It was an okay car, not great.

[@friendlyhorseuk7220]

He is sat too close to steering wheel / air bag

[@spursman3998]

NO! NO! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DASH LIKE A 1980s silver painted Hitachi ghetto blaster. Shame, since this is a very reasonable, attractive over all package. Just do something with that dash. How about piano black plastic instead of the imitation silver painted plastic trying to look like satin chrome, but failing miserably, in a cascading design which is like something from the cover of a 1970s E. L. O. album. Nonetheless, a decent looking car at an enticing price. looks like it might be a winner.

[@super_slav91]

I am renting one as my car is getting repaired, it's garbage, the base 1.4 with the horrible horrid 4 speed, my mums 2002 kq laser is better to drive, doesnt even have a boot light, a mirage even has that and that's a coke can on wheels. The transmission whines like an asthmatic, and the steering wheel is extremely ergonomic, build quality is also atrocious, cabin materials rival that of a vl commodore but at least the vl had soft door cards. And is that primer underneath the bonnet? And it displays in km per liter because they didn't even bother switching it for our market, it's built in India where that is the norm. In closing save yourself some time and money and get a Skoda Fabia.

[@rahulpolkar8407]

He didn't talk about safety

[@callumfreebairn8082]

makes a funny noise

[@Chaser_26]

Заебись обзор!

[@callumfreebairn8082]

cardiac arrest...

[@TestAutomobila]

Heart attack...

[@PrathamBhatia]

Zerodha

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

But here at United States 🇺🇸 Suzuki cars 🚘 are trash shit. Not business anymore. Suzuki Forenza piece of junk it’s Daewoo rebadge then GM too parts from Holden

[@bestelectromusic7136]

OMG who unlease this stupid car in US

[@DrHAT-kq3gw]

pathetic review of an Amazing car...

[@nicolasbozzo2364]

is this the australian version of the swift or they are sold side by side?

[@MrDreamer121]

No they are two different cars

[@Drivecomau]

Mr Dreamer is super correct! And yes, Swift and Baleno are sold side by side.