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The Baleno's roughly four-metre footprint is still easy to park, while its five-door body makes school bags and rear passengers less awkward than in a tiny hatch. Drive both gearbox types in queues and inspect the screen, camera, wheel and safety equipment attached to the quoted grade. Cabin space should be judged with real passengers. The Baleno should be driven through a normal weekday rather than judged from a quiet dealership loop. Check visibility, access, parking, climate control, storage and the exact safety equipment fitted to the quoted hatchback. A short route should include the awkward turn, speed hump, ramp or loading point that normally exposes a vehicle's weak point. If it cannot be tested at the dealership, ask for a second drive or make the question part of the purchase record.
