Generation 1

Suzuki Baleno Estate

09.1996 - 09.1997 · Europe

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Choosing a Suzuki Baleno

Suzuki Baleno, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 8 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1996 - 09.1997). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 8 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: G16B, J18A
Engine displacement, cc: 1590–1839
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2480
Ground clearance, mm: 155
Fuel: Petrol

Equipment and practical details

Suzuki Baleno · Generation 1 · Europe · 09.1996 - 09.1997. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Split backrest 60:40: Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.
Independent rear suspension: For a version with independent rear suspension, confirm the layout and parts for its drivetrain. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive specifications can differ.

Specifications and technical details

8 versions

1.6 L, 99 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G16B · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 AT GLX	09.1996 - 09.1997

1.6 L, 99 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

G16B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 MT GLX	09.1996 - 09.1997

1.8 L, 121 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

J18A · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 MT GTX	09.1996 - 09.1997
1.8 MT Ultimate	05.1997 - 09.1997

1.8 L, 121 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

J18A · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 AT GTX	09.1996 - 09.1997
1.8 AT Ultimate	05.1997 - 09.1997

1.6 L, 99 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

G16B · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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1.6 MT GLX 4WD	09.1996 - 09.1997

1.6 L, 99 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

G16B · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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1.6 AT GLX 4WD	09.1996 - 09.1997

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