2023 Suzuki Baleno

Recently refreshed styling anchors the Series II update of the Suzuki Baleno GL. But is there enough goodness beneath the skin of this price-buster to rate as an ideal ‘my first car’?

This year, we said goodbye to some thrifty hybrids, hot hatchbacks, cute drop-tops, and some budget-friendly fare.

Suzuki has recalled over 20,000 Swift, Baleno, S-Cross and Vitara models due to an issue with a valve between the engine and brake booster.

The limited edition Suzuki Baleno Shadow is priced from $26,890 drive-away, which is $5900 more expensive than the equivalent GL variant.

Stock of the cheap and roomy Suzuki Baleno is dwindling, and the replacement model can't be offered in Australia.

Wait lists due to shortages are the biggest talking points right now, but here are 10 cars showing very positive growth levels.

Australians are turning their noses up at light cars compared to a decade ago, but the MG 3 and Suzuki Baleno are soldiering along nicely.

Suzuki has revealed an updated, visually overhauled Baleno with more in-car tech, albeit still no active safety features.

After seven years on sale globally, the Suzuki Baleno is about to receive a fairly substantial facelift with a new dashboard and more tech.

The Suzuki Baleno is set to get a freshening inside and out as these leaked photos out of India reveal.

The top 10 cheapest cars currently on sale might surprise you, as the minimum asking price continues to creep up and up.

Suzuki’s small Baleno hatch has had a price increase of $1750 across the range, but has no new standard features.

Despite two consecutive months of strong decline, numerous brands and models are bucking the downward trend, with budget and luxury players showing significant growth in trying times.

Suzuki’s cheapest car is available with only one engine across two trim levels. Pricing kicks off at $15,990 before on-road costs.