In conclusion, obviously this comparison favours the Suzuki Baleno. Who do you have a great relationship with? Favourite dealers, friendly workshops and superb after-sales service still matter. And that’s also a key deciding factor for me.
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When these cars run out of manufacturer back-up, you are free to have them serviced anywhere you like never mind properly franchised workshops.
The deal-breakers will be the car’s warranty, service records and dealer discretion. One of our colleagues posed the interesting question of whether you can buy a Suzuki and have it serviced at Toyota or vice versa? Theoretically it should be possible because Toyota will have to train their techies to work on these borrowed but relatively simple machines. In fact, that brand has a superior dealer network in southern Africa and – for reasons we don’t comprehend – will retain a higher resale value. Some Namibians won’t put money on the table unless the paperwork says Toyota.
Toyota starlet 2020 interior windows#
Standard features on every Baleno and Starlet include ABS brakes with EBD and stability control, air-conditioning, central locking, rear parking sensors, three USB ports, a 12V socket, power steering, power windows and power mirrors. Toyota tried to counter that by introducing a more basic (Starlet Xi) derivative with hubcabs. The original-gangster Suzukis usually come out on top, which also applies to their pricing and warranties. Which brings us one of the real deciding factors: specifications.īoth manufacturers offer a standard (Baleno GL and Starlet Xs) or premium trim line (Baleno GLX and Starlet Xr). The dimensions, handling characteristics and comfort levels are absolutely identical. You’ll also be out of luck if the deciding factor was supposed to be more space or a better ride because you’re comparing apples with apples. Suzuki probably did that on purpose, because their donor car is always one step ahead of the copycat. It’s the same car and the only differences creep into their respective spec sheets.
That means, if you’re looking for the one with better consumption or superior performance, we can’t help you. Sure, the body panels and some interior design details are different but these cars are identical twins.
Now in its face-lifted form with a spunky new 1.5L engine, they are made in the same factory and someone literally sticks Toyota badges where Suzuki would usually put theirs. The Toyota Starlet is a direct copy of the Suzuki Baleno. High spec (XR) Starlet shown Base spec (GL) Baleno shown Shared everything Still, here’s my take on the differences between these cars and a few more considerations before you sign on the dotted line. I realise that, by now, this comparison has probably been done a hundred times.
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