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Who is the 2022 Suzuki Baleno a good car for?
What is the 2022 Suzuki Baleno like to drive?
Tech features in the 2022 Suzuki Baleno
Similar cars to the 2022 Suzuki Baleno
Is the 2022 Suzuki Baleno a good car?
The 2022 Suzuki Baleno, at the time of writing, had just hit the South African market with much fanfare. The all-new Baleno has been revised from the previous model. It's lighter, has a bigger engine, uses less fuel & offers premium equipment for not much money.
Who is the 2022 Suzuki Baleno a good car for?
The Baleno seats itself nicely in the B-Segment/Subcompact car class. It's best suited for families or someone moving up in their career who want something premium but at an affordable price. Not only that, if you need a vehicle that's fuel-efficient, you can look no further, as the Suzuki range is best known for class-leading fuel economy.
Is the 2022 Suzuki Baleno a good first car?
The 2022 Suzuki Baleno is a good first car. It's not too large to make maneuverability a mission while negotiating parking & judging distance. Depending on the trim level you're after, across the board, there are driver assistance systems to make piloting the Baleno a breeze. However, the vehicle still requires you to be attentive. If you're learning how to drive in a manual variant, the clutch action is easy & featherlight with gentle yet firm throwing action from the gearbox. There's also a smooth-shifting automatic variant if you prefer.
Is the 2022 Suzuki Baleno a good family car?
The 2022 Suzuki Baleno is a good family car. Cabin space is plentiful with enough leg & headroom in the rear for taller individuals. You also get aircon vents in the rear. The seats are comfortable & form-fitting. The boot is quite sizeable at 355l and noticeably deep, so you can snugly fit a few suitcases. The cabin is quiet on the road, so good noise suppression there.
Is there a Hybrid 2022 Suzuki Baleno?
There is no hybrid variant of the 2022 Suzuki Baleno at the time of writing. You get a single 1.5l 4 cylinder engine used in the local range which produces 77kw of power & 138nm of torque. It's quite frugal on fuel as well with manufacturer claimed fuel economy figures of 5.4l/100km (Manual) & 5.7l/100km (Automatic).
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What’s it like to drive?
The 2022 Suzuki Baleno feels agile & eager to move like an athlete but has class in its step. The lightweight body feels planted on the road. It's extremely easy to drive & a pleasure to do so. The value for money & convenience features also add to the premium experience. It's quite surprising to see this level of kit considering how much this vehicle costs.
Reviewer's opinion
"Suzuki has done a great job with the packaging and pricing of the new Baleno, firmly planting it among the top three vehicles within the budget car segment."
- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the 2022 Suzuki Baleno like inside?
The 2022 Suzuki Baleno greets you with soft touch plastic including padded leather in key areas like the door cards to rest your elbow & centre armrest. You also get a leather D-shaped steering wheel (GLX) with a host of controls. The seats are fabric & bolstered nicely to seat you in comfort. You get big infotainment screens in both the GL & GLX variants. Overall, it's not a busy interior & flows nicely with tasteful use of buttons & touch controls.
Style
The 2022 Suzuki Baleno maintains a similar body shape to the previous model but opts for a more assertive front end with some sharp angles, particularly when looking at the headlights. The exterior still maintains the same use of chrome as the previous Baleno more or less. The rear is similar to the older Baleno bar a protrusion in in taillight to extend its length. The GLX comes with 16 inch two-tone machined wheels which suit the sharper design elements. Whilst the GL makes do with 15 inch steel wheels with hubcaps.
Tech features
- Infotainment Centre in both GL & GLX variants
- Electronically adjustable door mirrors across the range.
- LED Projector Headlamps (GLX)
- Heads-Up Display (GLX)
- 360' View camera system (GLX)
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest 2022 Suzuki Baleno?
The cheapest 2022 Suzuki Baleno is the entry trim is the GL Manual - prices usually start from R225 900
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How much does it cost?
| Baleno 1.5 GL MT | From R225 900 |
| Baleno 1.5 GL AT | From R245 900 |
| Baleno 1.5 GLX MT | From R275 900 |
| Baleno 1.5 GLX AT | From R295 900 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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