Jul 29, 2007 11:47 AM
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(Updated Jul 29, 2007 12:19 PM)
Maruti recently announced that they were discontinuing the Baleno and offered a hefty discount. I was amazed at the price (about Rs. 60, 000 discount) and decided to purchase one. It is a VXi model, withalloy wheels, rear spoiler and automatic climate control A/C. Since we exchanged our old Zen, the final price after all discounts(incl. customer loyalty, petrocard discounts) was about 4.5 lacs. The price includes an LPG kit, that Maruti fitted at an additional cost of Rs. 18, 000(Star gas, 60 liter), a Teflon coat, a gray artificial leather seat cover, additional cassette player(CD player is standard) and extended warranty(4 years total).
Pros:-
The air-conditioning is simply amazing, never seen a vehicle that has such powerful A/C.
Great engine power, the LPG kit does not decrease the power of engine.
Comfort is superb, both at driver's and passenger's side.
Cons:-
Low clearance, so if you are traveling with around 5 people in car(incl. driver), drive carefully.
Mileage is low in city(8-10), but ok ih highways(14). Since we use LPG, not a great concern.
The rear spoiler blocks view of rear-view mirror.
Satety: No options for air bags.
Overall, I am a very satisfied customer. Surprisingly, this great value-for-money car never clicked in market and now it is no longer available to buy new.
