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    1998 Suzuki Baleno

    New from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Suzuki Baleno

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Suzuki Baleno is a small car offered in 4D Station Wagon, 5D Station Wagon, 4D Hatchback, 3D Hatchback and 3D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $14,990 (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 1998 Baleno is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    67.94 - 90.82 kW/t
    57.89 kW/t
    90.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    379 litres
    245 litres
    379 litres
    Price
    $14,990 - $26,990
    $14,990
    $26,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 - 100,000 km
    60,000 km
    100,000 km

    1998 Suzuki Baleno Price

    GL

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$17,990
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$15,990
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$14,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$17,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$16,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$19,990

    GS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$17,990
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$16,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$19,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$18,990

    GLX

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$19,990
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$20,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$21,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$22,990
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$20,990
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$21,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$22,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$23,990
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$22,490
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$22,690

    GTX

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$24,990
    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$26,990
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$24,990
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$22,990
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD$20,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Suzuki Baleno Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2022$18,490$25,806
    2021$18,490$21,490
    2020$15,705$21,900
    2019$15,990$18,990
    2018$15,705$21,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Suzuki Baleno Pricing

    1998 Suzuki Baleno Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Suzuki Baleno

    GL

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • 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: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • 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
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 960
      • Front Track (mm): 1440
      • 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 Tank Capacity (l): 51
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 13.5
      • 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 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): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.8
      • 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 Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 94
      • 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 Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • 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
    • 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
      • 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
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
      • 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
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • 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 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 Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • 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
    • 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 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.8
      • 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 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.8
      • 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
    • 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 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
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1335
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 925

    GTX

    Adds to GLX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.18
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1377
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 379
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4345
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 28
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 89
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 152
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 112
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3400
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1590
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1070
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • 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 Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from GLX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.79
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Overall Length (mm): 4195
    • Performance
      • 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): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 7.8
      • 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 Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 94
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1360
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 950
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • 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 Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
    See all 1998 Suzuki Baleno Specs

    1998 Suzuki Baleno Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20221000Kg1000Kg
    20211000Kg1000Kg
    20201000Kg1000Kg
    20191000Kg1000Kg
    20181000Kg1000Kg
    See all Suzuki Baleno Towing Capacity

    1998 Suzuki Baleno Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Suzuki Baleno?

    The Suzuki Baleno offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Suzuki Baleno FAQs

    The cheapest Suzuki Baleno is the GL that starts from $14,990.

    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 GLX which measures 1690mm wide, 4375mm in length and sits 1460mm 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 GTX which weighs 1590 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Baleno uses Unleaded.

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