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    1997 Suzuki Baleno

    The 1997 Suzuki Baleno is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $24,995 for the GLX variant and topping out at $33,600 for the GTX variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Baleno available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-1996.

    The 1997 Baleno was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Suzuki Baleno include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (73kW/127Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (71kW/134Nm), 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (89kW/152Nm) and 1.8L (89kW). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $24,995 - $33,600
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $24,995 - $33,600
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    1997 Suzuki Baleno

    Available Variants

    The Suzuki Baleno comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GLX and the most expensive being Sport.

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    Power to Weight
    69.61 - 83.96 kW/t
    69.61 kW/t
    83.96 kW/t
    Boot Space
    379 litres
    379 litres
    Price
    $25,000 - $28,750
    $25,000
    $28,750
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,560 - 1,590 kg
    1,560 kg
    1,590 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    155 mm
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    1997 Suzuki Baleno

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    1997 Suzuki Baleno

    Dimensions

    4,345 mm
    1,690 mm
    1,460 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,345 mm
    Overall Width1,690 mm
    Overall Height1,460 mm
    Wheelbase2,480 mm
    Turning Circle9,800 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    1997 Suzuki Baleno

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Suzuki Baleno is the GLX variant that starts from $24,995.

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    The most expensive Suzuki Baleno is the GTX variant that starts from $33,600.

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    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Baleno is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: GLX and GTX.

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    The largest Suzuki Baleno is the GLX variant which measures 1690mm wide, 4375mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 89kW of power and 152nm of torque are the GTX and Sport variants.

    The Suzuki Baleno is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The Suzuki Baleno uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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