“Baleno Suzuki” is a car thatbelongs to c-class. In other words, to the golf class. In the domestic market, this model is called differently - Suzuki Cultus. And in the USA - Esteem. For the first time this car was shown to the world in 1995. The car was immediately marked as a model with a restrained and balanced design, as well as with a comfortable interior. About what else could please “Baleno Suzuki” of those years and that the model is today, it is worth talking in more detail.
Salon concept
Производитель первым делом обратил своё внимание on the salon, or rather, on how it should be. It was decided to make the most comfortable and ergonomic interior and follow what was planned throughout the following years. Well, all “Baleno Suzuki” are very comfortable and functional cars. Their salon pleases with comfortable seats that have excellent lateral support. The controls are optimally placed, due to which the readings are easy to read - nothing distracts the driver. Although the layout of devices is ordinary. The tachometer is on the left, the speedometer is in the middle, and the fuel gauge and coolant temperature indicators are on the right side. In general, everything is traditional.
Equipment
“Baleno Suzuki” has a very comfortableheight adjustable steering wheel. Mirrors are special, with electronic adjustment. The levers under the steering wheel are raised upwards so that they can be seen perfectly from behind the 4-spoke steering wheel. Mirror control buttons are to the left of the steering wheel. There is also located grip hydrocorrection headlights. Conveniently located and buttons windows - they are right on the armrest. By the way, in the corners of the dashboard you can see two large blocks of control lamps, and in its upper part - a button for heating the rear window, as well as an alarm. It is also worth noting that in the standard equipment of the car there are also such pleasant and important additions as two airbags, air conditioning, high-quality upholstery of velor, immobilizer, power windows (on all doors) and heated rear window. And on the rear doors there is even a special lock so that it is impossible to open them on the go (useful function if the driver has children). In general, the car is equipped well for “adults”, something Japanese models.
About body aerodynamics
I must say that “Suzuki Baleno” - wagon,car with excellent visibility. Dead zones are completely absent. The cars as a whole are compact, but with bulky luggage carriers, under the shelves of which the spare tire is also located.
At the top-level aerodynamics developed.Its experts have developed an experimental method in a wind tunnel. So aerodynamics was brought to perfection almost (at least for Japanese cars this achievement). Particular attention was paid to the development of the machine vibration and noise insulation. Engineers have struggled with this for a long time. And they achieved a good result, having worked not only on the body structure, but also on aerodynamics. Also specially developed a special synthetic material, which in several layers, it was decided to lay out the bottom of the car, the boot floor, the roof and the shield that separates the power unit from the cabin. It was also decided to make inserts out of it, which quench the resonance phenomena that occur on torpedo parts made of plastic.
About the power unit
Engine "Suzuki Baleno" of the first generations wasquite powerful for that time. The 1.3-liter, 85 and 92 horsepower, 16-valve, equipped with distribution injection - not all Japanese cars of those years could boast such characteristics. These motors operate under the control of a 5-speed “mechanics” or a 3-, 4-step “automaton”. Due to such checkpoints with perfectly selected gears, “Suzuki” turned out to be very dynamic. Of course, cars with manual transmission were particularly popular.
“Suzuki Baleno” has a completely independentsuspension with excellent directional stability. It was decided to mount the front on a fairly strong stretcher. There is also a stabilizer, which carries out its work through the subframe. The rear suspension, by the way, was also mounted on a powerful subframe.
Reviews
The technical component of old Suziki pleases:cars were going well and were reliable. Older Suzuki Baleno models receive positive feedback. Owners like the quality of this car, rare breakdowns and inexpensive parts. So in terms of operation, this is a great "Japanese."
Model 2015: interior and exterior
In order to follow the success of one or anothermodels, it is worth taking as an example the very first versions and the most new ones. Well, in 2015, in September, the new Baleno appeared in the world. Budget five-door hatchback - a new, focused on the European market.
The appearance of the car is interesting, dynamic,modern. The body lines are pleasant, as if flowing, and the wheel arches are as if circled by a relief. Also, stylish lighting and original, neat lights on the stern of the car immediately catch your eye.
Salon is designed for five seats, however, becausethe modest size of the car is unlikely to accommodate so many passengers with comfort inside. But the two in the back will feel great.
Specifications of the 2015 Suzuki Baleno
For this car manufacturers have providedtwo gasoline power units, which were developed in accordance with the environmental standard "Euro-6". The first of them is a 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, having a liter volume and direct injection. It produces power of 112 horsepower. Works under control of 5-speed “mechanics”, and by request - and a 6-step “automatic machine”.
The second engine - 1.4-liter, aspirated. It produces 90 “horses”.
Completion simple - head unit, ESP,ABS, 6 airbags, well-decorated interior. In the top versions there is a multimedia system with a display of 7 inches, adaptive cruise control, climate system and much more.
In general, the car is simple - for driving around the city. It is not yet known whether it will be sold in Russia, but the cost was announced - 16,000 euros.
