The all-new Suzuki Baleno made its local debut shortly after its global launch with four models in the range.
The Suzuki designers added new design elements, including a wider front air intake, a three-dimensional grille design and flowing body lines that connect with the chrome brightwork that also signals what is to come for other Suzuki models.
The design also applies to the new interior, where a multi-layered dashboard creates the impression of space.
For the all-new model, Suzuki has added even more specifications to both the GL and GLX ranges.
In the Suzuki Baleno GL manual and automatic versions, Suzuki has added climate control with rear air vents instead of the previously used air conditioning system. The GL further benefits from the addition of electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors, cruise control and three USB ports.
The infotainment system will display information from the in-built reverse camera, and it has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in. The system can be controlled from the controls on the leather-clad steering wheel.
In the Suzuki Baleno GLX, the number of luxuries includes a head-up display, a full 360-degree Round View Monitor with side, front and rear-mounted cameras that display a bird’s eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings. The GLX further has LED projector-style headlamps and LED daytime running lights.
Power is up from a 1.4 litre engine to the new 1.5 powertrain. This engine, which is also used in the Suzuki-built Toyota Starlet, Urban Cruiser and Rumion, and in Suzuki models such as the Jimny and Ertiga, delivers 77 kW and 138 Nm.
1.5 GL manual (R225 900), 1.5 GL auto (R245 900), 1.5 GLX manual (R275 900) and the 1.5 GLX auto (R295 900).
In a move that’s turning heads across the transport industry, Kiara Baijnath (photo), the founder and director of HerWay Logistics, is redefining what it means to be a woman in trucking by adding another pink Mercedes-Benz Actros 2645 to her fleet.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is back in South African, so let us take a look with what model line-up the Indian manufacturer will kick-off at its 40 dealerships expanding to 60 by 2026 in South Africa.
“Ongoing partnership highlights value of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates and the dealership environment in building sustainable automotive careers.”
Advertisement
Advertisement
A light on my car’s dashboard came on, and instead of fixing the problem, I waited for the bulb to burn out. Crisis solved.
Jarod Kintz
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is back in South African, so let us take a look with what model line-up the Indian manufacturer will kick-off at its 40 dealerships expanding to 60 by 2026 in South Africa.
Volvo Car South Africa expanded its electric line-up with the local introduction of the EX30 Cross Country, the Swedish brand’s first electric Cross Country variant.
GWM South Africa has expanded its Tank 300 range with the addition of a new 2WD Diesel model.
