SUZUKI’S new Baleno hatchback is aimed at small car heavyweights such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30, but with the dimensions of a light car, how does the new contender pitch itself against cars a whole segment higher?

Although smaller in size, the Baleno offers just as much interior space and boot capacity while stacking the standard equipment list and offering prices as low as $16,990 driveaway to help sway budget-conscious buyers.

Has Suzuki delivered on a cut-price small car, or is the Baleno just a generously equipped – and pricier – light car?

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