Hatchback Petrol 4-Speed Automatic 5-seat

Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT

Price in George, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current market generation Current version 2026 Body style Hatchback
Baleno 1.5 GLX AT is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.
ZAR 341,900
On-road in
ZAR 355,610
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 341,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,200
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,600
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,050
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,100
Insurance
ZAR 3,761
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 341,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 6,048/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1462cc (1.5L) Torque:138Nm (102 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:0mm Power:77kW (103 bhp) Total Driving Range:700km Boot318L (11.2 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 16.1 km/l (38 mpg)
City 16.0 km/l (38 mpg)
Highway 19.0 km/l (45 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 6,048
Total Interest
ZAR 87,878
Total Payable
ZAR 362,878
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT

Baleno 1.5 GLX AT is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.

The Baleno 1.5 GLX AT at R429,900 is the range-topper automatic variant, combining the full GLX specification package with automatic transmission smoothness for buyers who want maximum equipment without manual engagement. Same 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine (77 kW, 138 Nm torque) but with automatic gear selection that eliminates clutch engagement entirely, making daily driving more convenient than manual versions. The automatic transmission is smooth and responsive throughout the driving range; city traffic is managed without fatigue, removing the accumulated strain that manual clutch engagement imposes on daily commuters. After 100,000 kilometres of ownership, GLX AT models show identical reliability to manual variants with no differential failure rates reported. Long-term ownership data shows GLX AT Balenos retaining approximately 65 to 70 percent of purchase price after 5 years, strong retention in the segment. Front-wheel drive variants suit metropolitan buyers. The Baleno 1.5 GLX AT is not best understood by one headline number. A proper look at the Baleno 1.5 GLX AT begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. For a buyer searching the Baleno 1.5 GLX AT price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. An active listing describes the opportunity; a South African price reference of R341,900 and engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol describe the conditions around it. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a hatchback body, Petrol power and a Automatic transmission for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for daily transport, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT. Petrol power describes the opportunity; the flagship trim and an active listing describe the conditions around it for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT

Suzuki Baleno — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 GL MT Base Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l Manual ZAR 269,900
1.5 GL AT Mid Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l 4-Speed Automatic ZAR 291,900
1.5 GLX MT Top Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l Manual ZAR 321,900
1.5 GLX AT Flagship Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l 4-Speed Automatic ZAR 341,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 GL MT Base Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l Manual ZAR 269,900
1.5 GL AT Mid Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l 4-Speed Automatic ZAR 291,900
1.5 GLX MT Top Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l Manual ZAR 321,900
1.5 GLX AT Flagship Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency16.1 km/l 4-Speed Automatic ZAR 341,900
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Suzuki Baleno Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Suzuki Baleno Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its hatchback layout. Baleno 1.5 GLX AT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with Petrol power. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT

City
The GLX specification is genuinely comprehensive: dual front airbags for baseline safety, automatic wipers that sense rainfall and adjust speed, sunroof that opens the cabin and improves ventilation, reversing camera with rear parking sensors for confident tight-space parking, 6.2-inch touchscreen that's noticeably responsive and intuitive, and leather-wrapped steering wheel that adds tactile quality. The urban test for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a South African price reference of R341,900 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the Baleno 1.5 GLX AT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A power output of 77 kW @ 6000 rpm helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
Engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT. For Baleno 1.5 GLX AT, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT

Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT — Should You Buy It?

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Baleno 1.5 GLX AT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Baleno 1.5 GLX AT should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of an active listing, a South African price reference of R341,900 and engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Hatchback
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: flagship
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R341,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 77 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Baleno 1.5 GLX AT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Baleno 1.5 GLX AT budget.
  • ✕A short Baleno 1.5 GLX AT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Baleno 1.5 GLX AT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Baleno 1.5 GLX AT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Baleno 1.5 GLX AT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Baleno 1.5 GLX AT stock and support terms.

Suzuki Baleno FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT is R341,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.5 GL MT, 1.5 GL AT, 1.5 GLX MT, 1.5 GLX AT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT is 0 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT is 1462 cc, with output shown as 77 kW (103 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GLX AT is around 16.1 km/l.

The best buyer for Baleno 1.5 GLX AT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its hatchback layout. Baleno 1.5 GLX AT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with Petrol power.

The GLX specification is genuinely comprehensive: dual front airbags for baseline safety, automatic wipers that sense rainfall and adjust speed, sunroof that opens the cabin and improves ventilation, reversing camera with rear parking sensors for confident tight-space parking, 6.2-inch...

For highway buyers, the Baleno 1.5 GLX AT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A power output of 77 kW @ 6000 rpm helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

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