The Suzuki Baleno II marks the return of the nameplate on a versatile city car (B-segment) based on the lightweight Heartect platform. Designed to offer an exceptional space-to-footprint ratio, it stands out with its featherlight weight (often under a ton), ensuring very low fuel consumption and excellent agility. While it left the European market at the end of 2019 (a victim of stricter emission standards and internal competition from the Swift), it continues a triumphant career in India (under the Maruti Suzuki badge), Africa, and Latin America, where it received a major facelift in 2022. It is also sold under the names Toyota Glanza or Toyota Starlet in some markets. It is an ultra-rational choice: reliable, spacious (355 L trunk), and economical, although the perceived quality (hard pl
The Suzuki Baleno II is the archetype of a smart purchase. If you're looking for a prestigious or luxurious vehicle, look elsewhere. However, if you want a city car capable of comfortably accommodating 4 adults, with a large trunk, that never breaks down, and consumes less than 5L/100 km in real-world conditions, it's an unbeatable choice. The 1.2 Dualjet (with or without SHVS) engine is the absolute rational choice. The 1.0 Boosterjet provides real pep for road trips but will require slightly more rigorous maintenance. Buy with your eyes closed after a simple check of the service history and bodywork condition.