Maruti is not a renowned brand in luxury cars and Baleno is an example of a good car doomed by no snob value.
Adding to the woes is the looks of the car which fail to excite & the drab interiors are fit in places like Alto or 800 but not for a car like Baleno.
If you ignore these aspects you have a winner in this car.I would like to draw your attention to the positives of buying a Baleno:
1)Maruti is renowned for its good service backup which alone may be the reason for some to go for the car.
2)Equally priced cars to the Baleno Lxi are a class smaller.
3)The engine is truly a gem with a with good performance & reasonable fuel efficiency for a car this big.(city=10 kmpl, Highway=15 kmpl) .
4)Good supportive seats for a comfortable travel experience.
5)Good features at a reasonable price.
Please note that this car may be replaced by a new model based on the Suzuki SX4, but for those going in for a Swift ZXi, Hyundai Accent GLE, Ford Ikon Flair or Maruti Esteem VXi this is the car you will love to own.