Maruti Baleno : Official Review

rosaf · 26th January 2016, 10:13

Happened to visit Nexa Pune yesterday as was passing by so thought of taking a look at the Baleno.

Well to my surprise i felt it to be more premium than the Jazz and most importantly the seats ,front and back felt a lot more comfy and supportive than the Jazz.

Another news is that now they also have a Red CVT Delta for Test drives, it just arrived yesterday itself as per the SA.

Didnt have time for a test drive but cranked the engine and it was super silky .

Waiting period quoted was 3 -4 months depending on the color choice.

Was previously thinking about the Jazz but things have heavily tilted in favor of the Baleno CVT for my Dad.

maverickmano · 26th January 2016, 11:06

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Originally Posted by arvind71181

Visual inspection is not the right way as far as I know. This is because in my car the first half goes down slowly while the latter half drops like a stone has been attached to it. Do a tank to tank method and confirm the mileage. Anyway am sure the mileage would not vary too much from what has been displayed on the screen

You mean the fuel gauge is non-linear? It isn't supposed to be so, right?
I shall be doing the tank to tank test as you suggested once I get to drive the car myself.

Aston Singh · 26th January 2016, 11:53

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Originally Posted by rosaf

Happened to visit Nexa Pune yesterday as was passing by so thought of taking a look at the Baleno.

Another news is that now they also have a Red CVT Delta for Test drives, it just arrived yesterday itself as per the SA.

Can you please tell us which NEXA was this? I have been looking to TD the CVT version, details would be appreciated.

anuraglakhotia · 26th January 2016, 12:47

I did not find any such non-linearity on the fuel gauge till date.. However, will try the tank to tank method and confirm myself as well.. My car shows an FE of 18.0. 50:50 for city commute and long distance. AC on all the time..

GKMahajan · 26th January 2016, 13:27

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Originally Posted by rosaf

Happened to visit Nexa Pune yesterday as was passing by so thought of taking a look at the Baleno.

Another news is that now they also have a Red CVT Delta for Test drives, it just arrived yesterday itself as per the SA.

That is news!
Now, I have to go and take a TD of the CVT.
By the way, which Nexa in Pune?

Girish Mahajan

rosaf · 27th January 2016, 10:10

Dear Sirs its Nexa Shivaji Nagar. Are there any other Nexas in Pune?

I tried to google but found only one ie mycarnexa.

GK Sir awaiting your views on the Baleno CVT.

vikred · 27th January 2016, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by arvind71181

Visual inspection is not the right way as far as I know. This is because in my car the first half goes down slowly while the latter half drops like a stone has been attached to it. Do a tank to tank method and confirm the mileage. Anyway am sure the mileage would not vary too much from what has been displayed on the screen

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickmano

You mean the fuel gauge is non-linear? It isn't supposed to be so, right?
I shall be doing the tank to tank test as you suggested once I get to drive the car myself.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/14/gas-gauge/

My real-life experience and research on the Internet show that fuel guages are designed to be non-linear. Calculating FE based on readings such as "1/2 tank", "1/4 tank", "3/4 tank", "3/5 bars on digital guage", etc., is not reliable. They do not give us correct readings. You can try the full tank method instead.

rakesh_r · 27th January 2016, 13:40

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Originally Posted by rosaf

Dear Sirs its Nexa Shivaji Nagar. Are there any other Nexas in Pune?

I tried to google but found only one ie mycarnexa.

GK Sir awaiting your views on the Baleno CVT.

Yup,there is one in Viman Nagar.

Aston Singh · 27th January 2016, 14:08

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Originally Posted by rosaf

Dear Sirs its Nexa Shivaji Nagar. Are there any other Nexas in Pune?

One in Baner, another in Viman Nagar; apart from Shivaji Nagar one. Will provide my feedback once I TD the CVT.

GKMahajan · 27th January 2016, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosaf

Dear Sirs its Nexa Shivaji Nagar. Are there any other Nexas in Pune?

There is one Nexa on Baner Road. Actually, this is closer to my house (in Aundh).
I am out of Pune till 12 Feb 2016.

I will definitely update with my views!

Girish Mahajan

owaiskhan · 27th January 2016, 20:37

Hi ,has anyone opted for the NEXA maintenance program of 5 years/60k kms. Have received quotes for economy, premium,executive types from the dealer.

Dr.Naren · 27th January 2016, 20:48

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Originally Posted by owaiskhan

Hi ,has anyone opted for the NEXA maintenance program of 5 years/60k kms. Have received quotes for economy, premium,executive types from the dealer.

I was about to opt for the same. But when I calculated the service cost using nexa app and compared with maintenance cost program there was benefit of just 4k

farooq817 · 27th January 2016, 22:08

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Originally Posted by owaiskhan

Hi ,has anyone opted for the NEXA maintenance program of 5 years/60k kms. Have received quotes for economy, premium,executive types from the dealer.

Have not received any such quote. But can you tell us what is it about?

IshaanIan · 27th January 2016, 22:30

Has anyone upgraded to fatter rubber yet? Want to receive some views on the changes brought about to the Baleno's drive post upgrade. More importantly, wondering if the problem of the steering not quickly moving to center position, has improved.

CLIX · 27th January 2016, 23:18

Could anyone point me to the Baleno Zeta Stock ICE specs?
Thanks in advance.

26th January 2016, 10:13	#466
rosaf BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: pune Posts: 132 Thanked: 178 Times	Re: Maruti Baleno : Official Review Happened to visit Nexa Pune yesterday as was passing by so thought of taking a look at the Baleno. Well to my surprise i felt it to be more premium than the Jazz and most importantly the seats ,front and back felt a lot more comfy and supportive than the Jazz. Another news is that now they also have a Red CVT Delta for Test drives, it just arrived yesterday itself as per the SA. Didnt have time for a test drive but cranked the engine and it was super silky . Waiting period quoted was 3 -4 months depending on the color choice. Was previously thinking about the Jazz but things have heavily tilted in favor of the Baleno CVT for my Dad.
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26th January 2016, 12:47	#469
anuraglakhotia BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45 Thanked: 50 Times	I did not find any such non-linearity on the fuel gauge till date.. However, will try the tank to tank method and confirm myself as well.. My car shows an FE of 18.0. 50:50 for city commute and long distance. AC on all the time..
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27th January 2016, 10:10	#471
rosaf BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: pune Posts: 132 Thanked: 178 Times	Re: Maruti Baleno : Official Review Dear Sirs its Nexa Shivaji Nagar. Are there any other Nexas in Pune? I tried to google but found only one ie mycarnexa. GK Sir awaiting your views on the Baleno CVT.
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27th January 2016, 20:37	#476
owaiskhan Newbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: srinagar Posts: 13 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi ,has anyone opted for the NEXA maintenance program of 5 years/60k kms. Have received quotes for economy, premium,executive types from the dealer.
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IshaanIan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hyd Posts: 3,736 Thanked: 7,690 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Re: Maruti Baleno : Official Review Has anyone upgraded to fatter rubber yet? Want to receive some views on the changes brought about to the Baleno's drive post upgrade. More importantly, wondering if the problem of the steering not quickly moving to center position, has improved.
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27th January 2016, 23:18	#480
CLIX BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 200 Thanked: 339 Times View My Garage	Re: Maruti Baleno : Official Review Could anyone point me to the Baleno Zeta Stock ICE specs? Thanks in advance.
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