Viva CRDi vs Baleno

v12 · 15th May 2004, 12:17

Hey guys, Isnt the Baleno very outdated compared to the Viva. The only good thing about the Baleno is its engine. The Viva Crdi also has a good diesel engine. Its good on performance and mileage too. The Baleno is a very very outdated car and I'm sure it isnt gonna last for more than a year or 2 in the Indian market. The Viva Crdi has just been introduced and is here to stay.

Rtech · 15th May 2004, 12:35

The possibilities of the Baleno...

Pankaj · 21st May 2004, 12:57

Getting outdated is one issue with baleno. Looks can be changed as suggested with fatter tyres, nice alloys, lether upholstry etc.

Guys how about Siena 1.6. I have heard that dealers are giving very good discounts and this is in fact a nice car.

Any suggestion for NHC, (barring the shape). does it offer better handling in city as comapred to Baleno? How much?

GTO · 21st May 2004, 13:28

Wow, I dont know how I missed it but that is one sweet looking Baleno. The potential of this car is surely endless and the only major issue will be beautifying that ugly butt.

GTO

Pankaj · 21st May 2004, 13:59

Looking for comments on Fiat Petra vs Baleno?

GTO · 21st May 2004, 14:01

Couldnt resist getting some more.

Rtech · 21st May 2004, 15:23

cool pics gto!

Hey Pankaj, the Siena and the "petra" have been discussed in a separate thread. Its somewhere around this site!

dipen · 5th July 2004, 01:41

Hey Pankaj, as we were comparing the BAleno ANd the Viva Crdi,
one thing to note is that the viva is a full 1.5 to 1.75 laks onroad expensive than the Baleno LXI( It has PS PW CL)

Baleno is abt 6 laks on road delhi.....discounts available at max abt 25000
viva crdi is abt 7.5 laks on road delhi...hardly any discounts
The Baleno is as almost as powerful as the old City 1.5
BAleno 0-100 is approx 11 sec
Viva 0-100 is approx 14 sec
The viva is as fast in acceleration as the Accent 1.5 GVS

the baleno returns 10-11 km per liter in city
viva returns approx 12 kmpl

Also the petra is cheap , but check the resale of any Fiat product .
U get one year used 1.6 Siena for less than 3 laks...

Keeping the price difference in mind , I would suggest u to go for Baleno.
ad the balene is definately more fun to drive
And as all said 14 inch tyres are a must on a Baleno.

lastly, Pankaj , keep updated on what u fnally bought.

15th May 2004, 12:17	#16
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, Isnt the Baleno very outdated compared to the Viva. The only good thing about the Baleno is its engine. The Viva Crdi also has a good diesel engine. Its good on performance and mileage too. The Baleno is a very very outdated car and I'm sure it isnt gonna last for more than a year or 2 in the Indian market. The Viva Crdi has just been introduced and is here to stay.
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15th May 2004, 12:35	#17
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	The possibilities of the Baleno...
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21st May 2004, 12:57	#18
Pankaj Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 8 Thanked: Once	Getting outdated is one issue with baleno. Looks can be changed as suggested with fatter tyres, nice alloys, lether upholstry etc. Guys how about Siena 1.6. I have heard that dealers are giving very good discounts and this is in fact a nice car. Any suggestion for NHC, (barring the shape). does it offer better handling in city as comapred to Baleno? How much?
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21st May 2004, 13:28	#19
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,730 Times View My Garage	Wow, I dont know how I missed it but that is one sweet looking Baleno. The potential of this car is surely endless and the only major issue will be beautifying that ugly butt. GTO
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21st May 2004, 13:59	#20
Pankaj Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 8 Thanked: Once	Looking for comments on Fiat Petra vs Baleno?
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21st May 2004, 14:01	#21
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,730 Times View My Garage	Couldnt resist getting some more.
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21st May 2004, 15:23	#22
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	cool pics gto! Hey Pankaj, the Siena and the "petra" have been discussed in a separate thread. Its somewhere around this site!
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5th July 2004, 01:41	#23
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	Hey Pankaj, as we were comparing the BAleno ANd the Viva Crdi, one thing to note is that the viva is a full 1.5 to 1.75 laks onroad expensive than the Baleno LXI( It has PS PW CL) Baleno is abt 6 laks on road delhi.....discounts available at max abt 25000 viva crdi is abt 7.5 laks on road delhi...hardly any discounts The Baleno is as almost as powerful as the old City 1.5 BAleno 0-100 is approx 11 sec Viva 0-100 is approx 14 sec The viva is as fast in acceleration as the Accent 1.5 GVS the baleno returns 10-11 km per liter in city viva returns approx 12 kmpl Also the petra is cheap , but check the resale of any Fiat product . U get one year used 1.6 Siena for less than 3 laks... Keeping the price difference in mind , I would suggest u to go for Baleno. ad the balene is definately more fun to drive And as all said 14 inch tyres are a must on a Baleno. lastly, Pankaj , keep updated on what u fnally bought.
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