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t is, at the cost of R225 900, apparently well priced for people not as poor as myself. And it is cheap in its fuel consumption habits. That fact I can prove.Three times every year, this writer and motorsport photographer supremo Dave Ledbitter tackle the 252 km trip between Alberton and the Phakisa Raceway to cover race meetings at the Free State venue.To make that happen, I get Dave to drive. Reason – I cannot resist cheating on such economy runs.
At the end of the journey, we check the average fuel consumption, which is normally higher than any figures quoted by the manufacturer.The Suzuki Baleno returned a figure of 5.7 L/100 km. Which is impressive for a five-door passenger car with a four-cylinder, 1 462 cc petrol engine, that produces 77 kW of power at 6 000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4 400 rpm.Also, Dave is tall, I am fat, and he takes a large amount of camera equipment with, which means we packed the Baleno to the gills.
The Baleno’s box is slick, going up or down, and perfectly matched to the engine’s characteristics. Like most Suzukis, the car involves you as driver, whereas larger, more expensive vehicles these days shields you from what is happening around you.The Baleno has precise, direct steering, with its alloy wheel rims in 185/65 R15 rubberware producing confidence inspiring grip through corners.
The ABS with brake assist retards speed quickly, efficiently and absolutely fuss-free. Park distance control with a rear camera makes it simple to manoeuvre in tight spots, as does a turning circle of just 10.2 metres. All of which adds up to a lot of fun, without costing the earth.
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