Leveraging its "landing" in Spanish lands, we have tested it to see how it stands up to the competition; all is said, is as large as powerful: Opel Corsa, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia, Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, Seat Ibiza and Kia Rio (not to mention the crossover variants of many of them) they make it difficult to deal with newcomer this headstrong.
The Baleno adapts well to the concept of traditional five - door utility: just 4 meters long, 1.75 m wide and 1.47 m high, stands by size among the largest in the segment B. Following the path large manufacturers, this new Suzuki utility uses the modular platform developed by the Japanese brand for its small and compact cars.
Its exterior design inherits the essence of the concept car iK-2 presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2015. Except for some changes in the optical and bumpers, model production that we saw a few months later at the Frankfurt widely respects the notion originates l. Although it may not be said to possess a breakthrough aesthetic, the end result looks a friendly and balanced appearance, which has enough merit if we consider that this car has the tough mission to conquer while the taste of everyone. Literally.
The front locates the headlights in a very open position and are joined by a chrome line that runs along the bottom of the radiator grille which causes a greater sense of width. The profile view is committed to clearly mark the two volumes of the vehicle, dodging ( by little) fashion tilt and trim the hood with the windshield. The front pillar "floating" high waist, and well marked steps wheel granted certain dynamism to the whole, although we could have asked for anything more imagination when drawing behind.
Without a doubt, the greatest virtues of the new Baleno have to do with its habitability. The available space the rear row of seats is really remarkable; and in this sense it is probably the best of the B segment. The occupants of the two outer seats will enjoy plenty of clearance to the back of each front seat, and no problems have shoulder width. It is true that the ceiling height does not keep the same proportion, but not unless we notice about our height exceeds "ochentaycinco meter." The central plaza is not uncomfortable, because the seats are not marked each other and, ironically, there is no center armrest harden the soft backrest when it is collected.
The trunk is also notable for its good. Its 320 liters place it among the very best of the category, especially when we have up to 355 liters if we give up the double bottom carrying less than its lowest position tray. Additionally the tray is foldable, whereby modularity gains whole available space. Too bad the loading mouth is not very wide and stay in too high a position.
Moving the driver 's seat, feelings are mixed. The pleasant feeling of spaciousness is repeated, and it is easy to find a natural posture thanks to the steering wheel is adjustable (as an option, of course). But in return, a little disappointed comfort of the seats and especially the quality of the materials used to coat the dashboard and doors. All are hard plastic, and while the fit is right, its look and feel does not suggest much rubostez. In any case, the dashboard looks a nice design, decided to flee straight lines do find for example in the Vitara.
The equipment of the new Baleno is quite interesting, but as often happens with the Eastern brands, equipment is distributed in closed levels.
The standard equipment of the GL basic finish includes six airbags, air conditioning, LED daytime running lights, automatic activation of headlamps, heated electric door mirrors, leather steering wheel and radio CD MP3 with Bluetooth headset. The intermediate level GLE adds to the above alloy wheels 16 "with 185/55 tires, while the full GLX brings an extensive equipment added: fog lamps, chrome door handles and moldings, tinted windows, rear power windows climate control, heated front seats, trip computer screen 4.2 "touch screen 7" browser, rear view camera, adaptive cruise control, speed limiter and automatic emergency braking even in case of collision imminent. At the end of the article you can see the price list.
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