.I bought maruti BALENO last may.
I was advised to go for it from my elder brother who is pride owner of BALENO since 5 years.He bought it for Rs.9 lakhs.And I was getting it for Rs.6 lakhs on road.
Pick up: Excellent acceleration.Compare it with ikon or accent you will fill you are riding true power engine of BALENO.
Fuel Consumppption: I am getting > 12km/L in city with AC & around 14-15 km/L on highways.
Some of my friends are "PROUD" owners of ikon getting < 8 km/L & those with accent getting aropund 9-10 km/L.
Suspension: Smooth ride great suspepnsion.
Interior: Old looks needs uplifting my MU.
Exterior: New stilll front grill looks great but tail end looks aged---perticularly in LXi without tail end show piece.
Space: Great space......even boot space .
Hieght: Person with bed knees this car is not comfortable to get in or out.TATA INDIGO has only one advantage---its height.
Turning Radius: Though it is long.............very easy to turn around thanks to MUs EPS.
Cooling: BEST AC .FASTEST COOLING .44 c to 20 in < 2 minutes.
Maintainance: Low now its spares are avilable at much cheaper rates.They were costly till 2003.
Lxi OR Vxi: Vxi has climate control AC + Adjustable height of drver seat + Defrosting of rear glass + tail spoiler + Allow wheels+Broadre wheel base .So if you pay Rs.90, 000 more you get few luxuries.
Compare to Accent, ikon, fiesta, fusion, indigo, aveo:MUCH MUCH BETTER CAR-MORE MILAGE, MORE COMFORT, GREAT POWER, SMOOTH RIDE, SPACIOUS, CHEAPER MAINTAINANCE, ALL INDIA SERVICE STATION NETWORK AND COOLEST AC.
My Advise: GO FOR BALENO.................................................