The Baleno is today a value-for-money car and a very good one at that. The reason why you don't see too many Balenos on the road is because the car was priced very high for a long time.  And yes, it is a bit old compared to cars such as the new Honda City. Compared to the Ikon, the Baleno has a better engine, is very refined and economical (10-12 kpl) too.  If you are not too unhappy with the image, the Baleno is not a bad buy at all. Also check out the estate version, the Altura

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First Published: Jun 19 2004 | 12:00 AM IST

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