What is the Suzuki Baleno?
The Baleno name spans two distinct periods in Suzuki’s range. An earlier model appears in UK figures from 2000 to 2002; the later Baleno is a five-door compact hatchback listed in EU figures from 2015 to 2020. The newer car gave Suzuki a roomier hatchback, with a shape designed to make good use of cabin and luggage space.
Suzuki launched the newer Baleno as a global compact model on its HEARTECT platform. Its flowing exterior design and practical interior set it apart from the earlier Baleno.
Generations and engines
The earlier Baleno appears in UK figures from 2000 to 2002, while the newer hatchback appears in EU figures from 2015 to 2020. Both are identified as first generation in the market listings, and both carry the code SY. The newer model offered Suzuki’s Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki system in some markets.
EU figures for the newer Baleno span 1.0 L to 1.2 L engines and 66 kW (90 PS) to 99 kW (135 PS), with petrol, hybrid, LPG and other fuel entries. UK figures span 1.0 L to 1.8 L engines and petrol power from 66 kW (90 PS) to 82 kW (111 PS).
How economical is the Suzuki Baleno?
The lowest listed UK consumption is 4.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test. Official test results can differ from everyday consumption. EU registration figures for the newer Baleno cover 2015 to 2020 and include 129,761 cars; the 1.2 L petrol version with 66 kW (90 PS) was among the leading configurations in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Where was the Baleno sold?
UK figures include the earlier Baleno from 2000 to 2002 and span 2000 to 2019 overall. EU figures for the newer hatchback cover 2015 to 2020.
Questions and answers
What type of car is the newer Suzuki Baleno?
It is a five-door compact hatchback with a practical cabin and luggage space.
What engine and power range is listed for the Baleno?
EU figures for the newer model list 1.0 L to 1.2 L engines and 66 kW (90 PS) to 99 kW (135 PS). UK figures span 1.0 L to 1.8 L and 66 kW (90 PS) to 82 kW (111 PS).
What is the Baleno’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The UK figures list 4.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
How many Baleno generations are covered?
The market listings identify an earlier first-generation Baleno in the UK from 2000 to 2002 and a later first-generation Baleno in EU figures from 2015 to 2020.
