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    1996 Suzuki Baleno

    New from

    $16,990 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year

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    About the Suzuki Baleno

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Suzuki Baleno is a small car offered in 4D Hatchback, 3D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $16,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $26,990 for the GTX.

    There are 4 variants of the Baleno available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (72kW/127Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (89kW/152Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1996 Baleno is offered with a 3 year warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    73.47 - 90.82 kW/t
    50.98 kW/t
    90.82 kW/t
    Price
    $16,990 - $26,990
    $13,490
    $26,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,335 - 1,430 kg
    1,190 kg
    1,430 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    155 mm

    1996 Suzuki Baleno Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Suzuki Baleno

    GL

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Seek
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.79
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 960
      • Front Track (mm): 1440
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Overall Length (mm): 4195
      • Overall Width (mm): 1690
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Rear Track (mm): 1435
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2480
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 51
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 99
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 72
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 127
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Strut
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1360
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 950
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    GS

    Adds to GL:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.84
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1395
      • Overall Length (mm): 3870
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2380
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 44
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 44
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.4
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1335
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 925
    Removes from GL:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.79
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Overall Length (mm): 4195
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2480
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1360
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 950

    GLX

    Adds to GS:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.79
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Overall Length (mm): 4195
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2480
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1360
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 950
    Removes from GS:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.84
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1395
      • Overall Length (mm): 3870
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2380
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 44
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 44
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.4
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1335
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 925

    GTX

    Adds to GLX:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Type: Wing
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 89
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 152
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from GLX:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.79
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 99
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 72
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 127
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1360
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 950
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
    See all 1996 Suzuki Baleno Specs

    Suzuki Baleno FAQs

    The cheapest Suzuki Baleno is the GL that starts from $16,990.

    The most expensive Suzuki Baleno is the GTX that starts from $26,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Baleno is null kg offered by the following variants: GL, GS, GLX and GTX.

    The largest Suzuki Baleno is the GL which measures 1690mm wide, 4195mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Baleno is the GTX which has 89kW of power from its 1.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Suzuki Baleno is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Suzuki Baleno is the GLX which weighs 1430 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Baleno uses Unleaded.

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