New Baleno

HOTROD · 28th September 2006, 13:01

I am with Novice.It does look like the sx4.But i still love the old Balenos looks.

esteem_lover · 28th September 2006, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Dream on babe...

fantastic pic of a baleno. samurai, could you please post a pic with its back side in a similar view ?

supremeBaleno · 28th September 2006, 16:45

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

fantastic pic of a baleno. samurai, could you please post a pic with its back side in a similar view ?

Here it comes. OK, minus the fantastic boots that Samurai's car has. The rear remains the same for both.

Ram · 28th September 2006, 17:35

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

fantastic pic of a baleno. samurai, could you please post a pic with its back side in a similar view ?

And this is my July 2006 VXi with spoiler and white turn-signal lenses. The 14-inch alloys and rubber are as supplied by Maruti.

Ram · 28th September 2006, 17:45

And just look at this other sweet Baleno!

Opinions?

Ram

VSG12777 · 28th September 2006, 17:50

Hmm ... this sedan version of the Suzuki SX-4 doesn't look great, but it shows that it is at least a modern current era design, compared to the older Baleno we now have here. Though the Autocar India article mentions that Maruti can use the 2.0L engine (producing more than 140 bhp), I really doubt that Maruti would do this ..... they can't price the car under Rs. 7 lakh as mentioned in the article then - this is the same reason why the brand new 1.5L engine was not provided in the Indian Swift - the same old Esteem's 1.3L engine was put into it. Plus, the digital temperature display etc at the centre of the top of the dashboard was not provided in the Indian Swift - again Maruti's silly cost cutting. Why can't they provide at least one international model complete with all features ?? Thank god we at least get the option of dual front airbags and ABS !!

I do hope Maruti uses the newer 1.6L engine which produces upwards of 100 bhp for the new Baleno, like the article says. Carrying over the current Baleno's 94 bhp 1.6L engine would be really silly in a brand new car .... it would probably even be underpowered due to this.

I guess we can only wait and watch .... and meanwhile hope that the guys at Maruti would do a better job with this new Baleno compared to the Swift !!

SLK · 28th September 2006, 19:00

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Originally Posted by ram

And just look at this other sweet Baleno!

Opinions?

Ram

the front is a bit odd.... specially the bumper is not the usual one...

devarshi84 · 28th September 2006, 19:06

isnt this thread going off-topic?

spadival · 29th September 2006, 06:02

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

isnt this thread going off-topic?

not really ..we are comparing the looks of the new Baleno with the old one..and looking at how cab forward design is influencing the whole thing.

devarshi84 · 29th September 2006, 07:59

In that case, where are the pics of the new baleno for comparison.

from what I read, it more seems like current baleno owners are showing off their beaties. No offenses to anybody here.

Samurai · 29th September 2006, 09:43

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

In that case, where are the pics of the new baleno for comparison.

I am surprised you haven't seen them yet, it is here.

devarshi84 · 29th September 2006, 09:46

Thanks for the link.

yes 5-6 current gen balenos to a 1-2 new gen baleno pics which is nowhere on the last few pages. Wow !

When the MOD says yes then

" yes the thread is on topic":thumbs up

Samurai · 29th September 2006, 11:44

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

yes 5-6 current gen balenos to a 1-2 new gen baleno pics which is nowhere on the last few pages. Wow !

In India we are not aware of 5-6 generations. We have current Baleno and then the proposed new Baleno. And we are comparing between the two.

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

When the MOD says yes then

" yes the thread is on topic":thumbs up

When I am discussing any topic, I don't wear my mod cap. It is obvious that the thread is very much in topic, although you are failing to see it. The thread is titled new Baleno and discussion is about the difference between the old and new model all along. Many members including me are showing off our current Balenos to contradict members who are claiming the new one looks better. So we are having a healthy discussion here, very much in topic, whether a mod says it or not.

Now I am wearing the mod cap, notice the bold letter. If you have nothing to say about the topic, then you can keep quiet. This kind of disrupting is neither appreciated nor will be tolerated. - Mod Team

spadival · 29th September 2006, 15:10

Coming back to the topic.. Does anyone notice how the front window pane just blends in nicely, in case of the Suzuki SX4. But in the case of new Baleno, it appears as if it has been tacked on, as an after-thought.

speedzak · 29th September 2006, 18:04

The new Baleno is YUCK!@!!!
It looks like a Hyundai!!!! looks very cheap and out of quality!!

Why? Why? But Why is Suzuki doing this??

28th September 2006, 13:01	#106
HOTROD BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 134 Thanked: 186 Times	I am with Novice.It does look like the sx4.But i still love the old Balenos looks.
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28th September 2006, 17:45	#110
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	And just look at this other sweet Baleno! Opinions? Ram
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28th September 2006, 17:50	#111
VSG12777 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 208 Thanked: 41 Times	Hmm ... this sedan version of the Suzuki SX-4 doesn't look great, but it shows that it is at least a modern current era design, compared to the older Baleno we now have here. Though the Autocar India article mentions that Maruti can use the 2.0L engine (producing more than 140 bhp), I really doubt that Maruti would do this ..... they can't price the car under Rs. 7 lakh as mentioned in the article then - this is the same reason why the brand new 1.5L engine was not provided in the Indian Swift - the same old Esteem's 1.3L engine was put into it. Plus, the digital temperature display etc at the centre of the top of the dashboard was not provided in the Indian Swift - again Maruti's silly cost cutting. Why can't they provide at least one international model complete with all features ?? Thank god we at least get the option of dual front airbags and ABS !! I do hope Maruti uses the newer 1.6L engine which produces upwards of 100 bhp for the new Baleno, like the article says. Carrying over the current Baleno's 94 bhp 1.6L engine would be really silly in a brand new car .... it would probably even be underpowered due to this. I guess we can only wait and watch .... and meanwhile hope that the guys at Maruti would do a better job with this new Baleno compared to the Swift !!
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28th September 2006, 19:06	#113
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	isnt this thread going off-topic?
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29th September 2006, 07:59	#115
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	In that case, where are the pics of the new baleno for comparison. from what I read, it more seems like current baleno owners are showing off their beaties. No offenses to anybody here.
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29th September 2006, 09:46	#117
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the link. yes 5-6 current gen balenos to a 1-2 new gen baleno pics which is nowhere on the last few pages. Wow ! When the MOD says yes then " yes the thread is on topic":thumbs up Last edited by devarshi84 : 29th September 2006 at 09:48.
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29th September 2006, 15:10	#119
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Coming back to the topic.. Does anyone notice how the front window pane just blends in nicely, in case of the Suzuki SX4. But in the case of new Baleno, it appears as if it has been tacked on, as an after-thought.
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29th September 2006, 18:04	#120
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	The new Baleno is YUCK!@!!! It looks like a Hyundai!!!! looks very cheap and out of quality!! Why? Why? But Why is Suzuki doing this??
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