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Originally Posted by Rajeevraj Terrible decision to move from a CVT to AMT. Why would Maruti do that for their premium hatchback? Especially since all the competitors come with proper ATs. The CVT was definitely a plus point for the Baleno and I think it is a bad decision to move to an AMT. Buyers in this segment would definitely have a preference in the type of transmission. | Quote:
Originally Posted by buzzy_boy The only disadvantage is the AMT, but I can live with a manual. | Quote:
Originally Posted by abhisheksircar I am not expecting CVT standards but is it as annoying as the Celerio AMT or has it improved ? | Quote:
Originally Posted by abk98 Initial reports have confirmed that AGS has been improved as compared to Maruti's previous AMT offerings. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbokick the decision to opt for AMT over the CVT is bit bewildering. Even Tata did hold back in having AMT for Altroz (which i believe is readily available) to have that proper automatic (DCT in this case) for the position of the product. | Quote:
Originally Posted by NiInJa Regarding the CVT/AMT comparison, I feel they should have kept the CVT OR offered even the ancient 4 speed Torque Converter. |
Wow. So much hate for the AMT. Agreed that it's not as good as the DCT or TC but here we are comparing it to the ancient and sluggish CVT. A year ago we were looking to upgrade from our Celerio AMT. We drove all the small cars. I really liked the older Baleno but my wife wanted an automatic only. The CVT was the reason we ended up rejecting the Baleno. Quote:
Originally Posted by professor.march Heart says Altroz but head says Baleno. |
Actually the head should also say Altroz. Quote:
Originally Posted by youngknight It saves the time, cost and hassle required to apply a reliable sunfilm, which also must follow the regulations. |
Sunfilm is banned. So no question of any sunfilm following regulations. Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Naren If it's just a facelift, it should be easy to swap the new parts and convert the old Baleno into new..But No, not possible
Autocar review has explained it very well. |
Exactly. Very similar to the Mini Cooper. Both version look similar but parts are not interchangeable. Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaditto I had read a report somewhere (not sure if it was here on T-BHP), before the launch of the New Baleno, that there was a possibility that Maruti might bring on the 1.5 Lt. K series engine (S-Cross/ Brezza) - maybe as an option - in the Baleno. I really wished they had done that! My sense was that it would have made this car a much better package. |
The engine is actually the worst part of this car. Pretty lacklustre. They should get a turbo petrol and a diesel. Quote:
Originally Posted by The Rainmaker Glad you made the right choice by chosing Suzuki (Japanese quality) over Kia (Korean rip-off) and didn't fall prey to their clever marketing. |
Why do you call Kia a rip-off? Quote:
Originally Posted by Leoshashi T What disappointed me:
-The K12N engine. 90PS, a 7PS increase is only on paper. This engine excels in traffic, part throttle responses being very nice. But it disappoints big time when you press the throttle and wish to get a quick progress. |
They definitely need a better engine. Quote:
The last gen Baleno RS didn't do well and one reason was that the K12 was competent and wasn't way behind.
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The RS after a remap can be quite nice. Quote:
Originally Posted by Styler So the prices are hiked for all Maruti Suzuki cars including the Baleno. The prices of the Baleno have gone up from 14000-22000 and the folks who booked are not getting any price protection and will have to pay the higher price at the time of getting the car. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Fastdriver The relationship manager of a Nexa showroom here in Guwahati has informed me that Alpha MT price has been hiked by Rs. 15000 and there is no scope to get price reduction though I had booked it much earlier. |
Normally you don't get price protection and the price on the day of making the full payment is applicable. That said there was a hike of 5K in the price of the Nexon EV between when I booked and got delivery. I was given price protection.
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