Baleno Delt CVT, an AUTOMATIC Choice

Hi,

I am writing this review of the Baleno Delta CVT as it might help prospective buyers. Before making the decision I tried a host of AMT, DSG and CVT cars both small and big. Baleno has done a fabulous work on CVT transmission and it's butter smooth.

The car looks small outside but is exactly the size of dzire leaving enough space on front and rear seating. Though there is no Hill assist, managing on slopes are okay as the torque range is pretty good that holds the car from rolling back unless the incline is really steep. There is also a sports mode button for hill stretch drives but I do use it in the city as well to keep the Sprint peppy.

The tuning is amazing and the car does respond really well. Driving comfort is good and driver seating is good. Seats are comfy and Aircon and stereo controls are well within reach. The turning radius is slightly larger at 5.9m, more due to the wheelbase which is longer by 2mm. Downside is the MRF tyres that do give a rolling noise but that apart the NVH is pretty neat. Maruti could have opted to offer tyres that is one size larger and broader. My personal preference would have been an Apollo long range rubber.

Mileage in city is about 12kmpl and I am yet to test highway economy. Suspension are quite acceptable not too stiff not too soft. If you want a good automatic that's cheap but spacious and comfortable, look no further. The feature last is quite exhaustive with dual airbags, auto retractable orvms, gear lock systems, auto windows, auto climate control and a reasonable music system that you can pair your smart phone.

Rear seats are comfortable and entry and exit for aged People are good. Leg space and head space at the rear is acceptable by Indian standard for averagely built People at 5'9". Boot space at 330ltrs is fairly decent for a weekend drive and the 60:40 rear seat split is a plus. Ground clearance is decent for Bangalore roads. Option of rear disc brake on the premium hatch would definitely be a bonus, if maruti offers it. Before I conclude, the car can be serviced at any maruti service point and the NEXA experience is really wonderful.

To put it short, this car is a winner and absolutely a global model from Suzuki stable. I will update after 10k, till then happy driving. SN