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2016 Suzuki Baleno Priced at £12,999 in the United Kingdom

Not to be confused with the compact sold from 1995 to 2002, the Suzuki Baleno is a subcompact that made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015. The bigger brother of the Swift is already on sale in Germany, where it’s priced at €13,790. Now, though, the all-new Suzuki Baleno prepares to enter the U.K. market with a starting price of £12,999.
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The British range for the Baleno consists of four trim levels and powertrain combos: SZ-T 1.0 Boosterjet M/T, SZ5 1.2 SHVS M/T (£13,499), SZ5 1.0 Boosterjet M/T (£13,999), SZ5 1.0 Boosterjet A/T (£15,349). It should be mentioned that the optional automatic transmission numbers six ratios. The no-cost stick shift, on the other hand, makes do with five speeds.

In terms of performance, the 1.0-liter three-cylinder Boosterjet turbo is good for 109 horsepower (111 PS) and 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) of torque between 2,000 and 3,500 rpm. If, however, you opt for the automatic transmission, torque is dialed back to 118 lb-ft (160 Nm). The upside is that the engine delivers maximum torque earlier in the rev range (1,500 through 4,000 rpm) if the car is equipped with the automatic.

On a different note, the 1.2-liter Dualjet engine with SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) is a mild hybrid that incorporates an integrated starter generator, regenerative braking, and a lithium-ion battery located under the front passenger seat. According to Suzuki, SHVS helps the Baleno “reach a top class CO2 emissions figure of 94 g/km plus achieve a fuel consumption figure of 70.6 mpg on the EC combined cycle.” Converted from imperial mpg to the U.S. standard, that’ll be 58.8 miles per gallon.

Standard equipment for the Baleno, regardless of trim level, includes six airbags, air conditioning, satellite navigation, 16-inch alloy wheels, HID headlights, DAB Radio, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, speed limiter, and electric windows in the front. Level up to the SZ5 trim level and the Baleno adds automatic climate control, a 4.2-inch trip display, LED taillights, rear electric windows, adaptive cruise control, and Radar Brake Support. You can find out all there is to know about the Baleno on suzuki.co.uk.
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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