The Suzuki Baleno II marks the return of this historic nameplate in the form of a particularly rational versatile city car (B-segment). Based on the lightweight Heartect platform, it stands out for its exceptional space-to-footprint ratio and a record trunk volume for its category (355 liters). While its European career was brief (2016-2019) due to increasingly strict emission standards and fierce competition, it is a true global best-seller, particularly in India (under the Maruti Suzuki badge), Africa, and Latin America. It has also been rebadged as Toyota Glanza or Toyota Starlet in some markets. The model benefited from a slight facelift in 2019, followed by a major redesign (often referred to as a new generation in emerging markets) in 2022, improving perceived quality, sound insulati
The Suzuki Baleno II is an eminently rational purchase choice. It's not the most exciting city car to drive, nor the most luxurious, but it excels where it's expected to: it's spacious, practical, and very inexpensive to run. The naturally aspirated gasoline engines (1.2, 1.4, 1.5) are models of reliability that will protect you from costly breakdowns. The 1.0 Boosterjet engine offers a real plus in versatility for those who drive on highways. To buy with confidence on the used market if you're looking for a reliable and economical daily driver, accepting a basic finish and light sound insulation.