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2022 · Suzuki · Petrol

Baleno

1.5 GLX Manual

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Cost to own / mo

R4,901

R4/km

Market price

R269,000

Annual total

R58,812

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,798
InsuranceR471
MaintenanceR980
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,289
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,613
Cost to own / moR4,901

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.5L
Power
77 kW
Torque
138 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
127 g/km
Maintenance score85/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,462 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Gears
5-speed
Power peak
6,000 rpm
Torque peak
4,400 rpm
Top speed
0 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
3,990 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,520 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
Kerb weight
980 kg
GVM
1,430 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
314 L
Fuel tank
37 L
Range
685 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
400 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
195/55 R16
Rear tyres
195/55 R16

Safety

Airbags
6
ISOFIX
Outer Rear

Comfort & convenience

USB
1 Front + 2 Rear
Central locking
Keyless
Parking camera
Rear + Surround View
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
200,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 4 yr
Service interval
15,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

71/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value40
Efficiency54
Reliability91
Practicality100

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