A car that can do everything, the Baleno with a CVT that makes driving fun

The Baleno is the perfect example of a 'one size fits all' kind of car, it's a well put together package at a competitive price. It's looks are smart and it has a design that will still look fresh even after a decade. Driving experience is around average, it's no Ferrari but it's nimble around corners and acceleration is reasonable. The cvt gearbox does the job well and it works brilliantly during city driving but floor it from standstill and the cvt's trademark rubberband effect emerges. Performance is not breathtaking but the car has enough grunt for daily driving. The cabin is spacious and rear legroom is great although taller passengers won't appreciate the lower roofline in the rear. The quality of the interiors could certainly have been improved but it's fit for the price range, if you can look past the plastics quality the interiors are neatly designed. Feature wise the Baleno is loaded, and most feaures are available in lower variants, the delta variant which I own is perfect for my needs, it comes with automatic aircon and the auto folding mirrors make parking a breeze. The number one reason for picking up a Maruti product is peace of mind. You can them serviced anywhere and reliability is not an issue. After driving the car quite a bit, I can say that it ticks all the right boxes for me and I am happy with my decision.