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Mine is a May 2017 make and it came with the upgraded suspension setup. But yes the ride is much much better than the test drive vehicles I have driven which had the pre upgrade setup. Guess me any my family has been spoilt by the Etios, dzire rides. |
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But recently heard about a Baleno bought after mine getting the rear suspension changed under warranty. Wanted to know if any other 2017-manufactured Baleno owners have got their suspension setup changed/upgraded recently? | |
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![]() Newer i10 has good steering (as per the reviews) and the petrol is peppy enough for the car. New i10 in blue colour looks good though. Baleno cons as per my views: Very light build (metal panels) Interior plastics are also very light and bendy Panel gaps are not consistent and some of the places have huge gaps (boot door) Brakes are not good enough Ugly alloy wheels Baleno Pros: Silent engine (Manual - especially during idle) Fuel efficient spacious Feature rich (UV cut glass, Andriod and Apply car play) Good illumination from Head lamps (Top end model) | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chennai
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| ![]() Rear Wheel Bearing Issue After repeated visits to MSM to get complete suspension replacement, I finally managed to get it done ![]() But, after driving the car close 150 kms, I noticed that something was not right. There was a faint humming sound from the rear. This sound was directly proportional to the speed. So, I suspected there was something wrong with the wheel bearing ![]() So, took the car to MSM during the weekend and the SA quickly confirmed that the left rear wheel bearing was indeed the culprit. They immediately approved the part to be replaced under warranty. Cost - Rs 2500/- |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Baleno : Another Super Hit by Maruti! |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bengaluru
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Also, I could feel and hear a rattling sound just behind the place on dashboard where the idols are usually placed. Anyone has faced this issue? Number on the Odo is 15k. Had been on a ~1000km trip over the last three days, and the rattle started after I reached Bangalore last night ![]() Edit : The rattle is not persistent. It occurs only on rough patches or when crossing over a speedbreaker Last edited by autospeaker : 29th January 2018 at 10:41. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kolkata
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I simply put black colour spongy sticky tape and friction sound is gone. Again the cabin is back to pin-drop silence mode. | ||
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BHPian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UP-14/15
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Yes, experiencing this for a while. Rattle from B-pillar from where the seat belt pop out, another one either from dashboard just around the instrumentation console, another one from the driver side sun visor and on off from the parcel tray. My odo is currently around 23k, asked the service adviser to look into the rattles during Fourth paid service, but they didn't pay any heeds to the complaint. And as you said it comes only when you go through the rough patches, that's the only relief I had. |
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BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bangalore
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I am not facing anything like this so far, I have just 8k on the odo. I hope you haven't dropped anything(like coins) into the windshield defogger vents. | |
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This is exactly my suspicion- I say this because this irritating rattle started all of a sudden and was not "born" gradually. I did try to look into the vents using my phone torch, nothing I could see. Is there a way for me to open the dashboard/defogger vents. Or is it safer to go to MASS. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bangalore
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Opening up dashboard is not going to be easy, I don't think we should attempt it. It is much safer to approach MASS. As far as I know, they would charge a fee if they find the reason for rattle is some foreign object and not a defect originating in the car. |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() My experience with the Baleno has been good. My objectives while making a choice were and Baleno Alpha ticks all these boxes: Smooth petrol motor Fuel efficient HID headlamps with projector Touch screen system Rear seat space After 10k kms, here is my feedback: Fuel efficiency is very good Experience after android auto in the ICE is even better Headlights are not as great as i though initially, maybe the 25w bulbs are to blame Due to being light, car feels 'hairy' at higher speeds and requires more concentration to drive Braking is just OK but ABS does its job Paint layer is very thin. Even the slightest touch/scratch exposes metal. If you find these strengths and weaknesses acceptable, go for it. CVT Baleno experience would be more or less same. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chennai
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I'll visiting MSM during the weekend to diagnose the issue again. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cochin
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| ![]() My Baleno Alpha CVT has done about 600 kms. Got 11.8 kmpl for the first tank with 90% urban and 10% bumper to bumper traffic. MID showed 13.0. Overall, very happy with the car. Some let downs observed too. There are some minor squeaks from the dashboard while encountering bad roads. Didnt bother to check the origin. The panel next to the steering column on the underside of the dashboard is not locked in and is misaligned. The headlights are a disappointment. The xenons are only half as bright as a regular HID, upgrade of foglamps is in order. I also have an ergonomic concern in this car, which otherwise is very good in that department. I feel the accelarator and brake pedals should have been more offset to the right as is the case with most automatics. This would have avoided my ankle being twisted to apply brake all the time during bumper to bumper drives. There is a loud hiss coming from the brake pads/shoes while braking from day one of ownership. Sounds exactly like those bicycle brakes. During the initial couple of days of ownership, I felt the suspension to be extremely uncomfortable. I feel it has softened a bit since then, may be I got adjusted to the new setup. I am yet to check the tyre pressure I am running on. I had a look down at the rear suspension and noticed that the rear shock absorbers are F30, while the springs are F40. Is this expected in a December 2017 manufactured vehicle? Yet to find the stickers on the rest of the suspension components. |
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