Maruti Baleno 2015-2022

Baleno delta 1.2 (p), Dec.2015 - performance is as expected of a light car.Picks up speed fairly quickly and does not feel underpowered.I have driven around 94000 odd kilometres and the performance is still good.Over 3000 rpm the engine has a nice sporty note.Engine is still very smooth and quiet at idle.Handling is a notch below the swift but holds well at upto 120kph.The engine is not meant for whipping and will feel strained above 110kph.For highway runs, The sweet spot is 80-105kph.Mileage is fantastic and even with ac i am able to achieve 16-17kpl (tankful method) in the city.Highway mileage is over 21kpl.Build quality is poor, Both inside and outside.Interior trim on doors has started to come off.Picks up dents very easily and though i have done many highway trips, The feeling of safety is elusive on account of the light build.There is some rattling now from the dashboard.My alto from 2009 felt better built.However, None of the electricals have failed at any point of time, Which is a nice surprise.The features are par for the course at the time it was launched.So no complaints there.Everything is still working as it should.The music system is average and gets the job done.It will not please audiophiles.There should have been an engine cover below the engine atleast to protect from flying stones.Although the car was marketed as a premium vehicle through nexa, The quality of plastics belies the same.But it is not something one cannot live with.Ride comfort is average.Suspension, Especially at the back is on the harder side.But ac does a good job.Nvh levels at highway speeds are high due to thin glass panels and thin sheet metal.The space in the car is very good and legroom, Shoulder room at the back is at times better than cars from a category above.Though the boot is not massive, I have found it to be good for a week's worth of luggage out on the road for 3-4 persons.It is very convenient to live with as a city runabout and i find that it strikes a very good balance of space, Practicality, Efficiency and performance.Can handle the occasional highway jaunt.The maruti after sales service is not cheap anymore.However, So far my experience with the service centre has been more than satisfactory and they do pay attention to the car, Even though its over 6 years old now.Best: efficiency, Spaceworst: build quality.

It is a good car. I have been driving the Baleno Delta petrol manual version in Lucknow for more than 5 years. It is good to drive although I would have loved to own the RS version that came later. Nevertheless, Baleno for me was a good change over after having driven the Wagon R LXi for 14 years. Baleno offers a good experience both in the city and on the long route. In the city, it has a peppy drive, comfortable temp control and returns a mileage of 12 kmpl in summer with a/c and 13 to 14kmpl in winter. I think this return is manageable considering its 1197 cc in 4 cylinders. On long routes, it returns 16 to 17 kmpl with a/c. It handles well on long routes and I have comfortably done 800 kms in 14 hours. No problems at all!! All mechanics, systems worked very well even in extreme conditions and cobbled roads. Comfort-wise, it's a very good car. Personally, I feel the driver seating position could be a little firmer and raised. That's probably because of having driven dp540 and Wagon R. The build seems somewhat flimsy and safety becomes a concern at high speeds on long routes. The noise vibration and harshness are pretty low but tyre noise seeps in at high speeds and especially on long routes. It becomes noticeable. After-sales must improve. You are on your toes when the service takes place as the persons doing the job handle the car roughly and I have ended up with a dent on the dicky. It's a low maintenance car and any way Maruti scores on low-cost maintenance. Overall as I have said, It's a sweet thing and more so at the price.

This is my first ever Car. I've been driving Delta variant and the experience is amazing. The only obstacle was running over potholes that could be easily felt. The car is light weighted within this range as compared to I-20 which is why it shakes a little when it's running over 80 or 100kpmh. Overall experience is smooth. Features and other alerts are good. Handling is pretty easy, speakers are normal. Dent is really common with maruti cars because of its average built quality though it doesn't give you that feel at all. Baleno gives you equal comfort and styling inside out. Dashboard looks cool and adjustable stearing is an add on. Spacious leg room. The design is apt at this price. I myself have opted for Baleno over swift and I20. Price is the major factor that beats I20 the difference is over 1lac with similar offerings.

We bought baleno zeta in 2020.The car is good for city drives.If we compare it with village roads than it is little bit disappointable.The cabin is so spacious.Engine is very smooth.+pickup is also nice.Build quality is so weak if we compare in this segment cars.Suspension is hard as compared to i20 and altroz.I usually drive on village roads so the vibrations are disturbing.Paint quality is between poor and good.Seat is comfortable for long drives.After sale service is so good as compared to others.The service advisors satisfy us with their work.Plus no extra adding of costs unnecessarily.Overall a good car for city drives.Mileage is good im getting around 16-19 on village roads.

The top-selling hatchback in india. Fuel efficiency is about 18 to 22 kmpl. The car doesn't have an ncap test. Also, The car build quality is not good. There is a lot of hard plastic in the interior. These are the negatives which i have found out till now. The car has priced from 5.45 lakh for the base petrol variant and 8, 77 lakh for the top-end petrol automatic variant (2019 model prices). However, Driving is comfortable and has good air conditioning with automatic temperature control which automatically adjusts the fan speed to maintain the temperature inside the car. This is the perfect family car.These are the reasons why it is best selling hatchback in india.