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Maruti Baleno

Value for money, ample space, good drive quality is given you are driving below 120 km/h, good music system. Due to low kerb weight, it is easy to manoeuvre, Quick acceleration but, high-speed handling and emergency braking at high speed are average, ABS kick in a bit too early, hassle-free service, the digital console is awesome and upmarket. The engine is butter smooth, mileage in city is around 12kmpl and in highways, if you drive between 90 and 100 it gives close to 19-20kmpl. Overall good car but definitely not the best in the segment. The suspension is stiff and there is thud sound when you cross a hump, build quality is poor, very thin body sheet material, it gets dimples if pressed hard. Lights need an update if you drive mostly in the night, wheel alignment is costly affair when you get it done in Nexa service but outside it?s cheaper and better, paint quality is average, the front windshield is of poor quality, minor accidents can give you bigger dents, the engine bay is not covered at the bottom, If you are planning for top end variant then you can look for the Ciaz base model.