I like Ciro’s statement: “Toyota has a lot of confidence in Suzuki.” 😁🤙🏻
@siphosethuximba
2 жыл бұрын
But the short warranty period offered by Toyota makes me question if they have confidence in Suzuki products..🤔
@siyabongacele8049
2 жыл бұрын
@@siphosethuximba even in their car Toyota always give a short warranty
@thembamadingiza1354
2 жыл бұрын
🤠
@kingalfred3902
2 жыл бұрын
No it is not confidence..!!!....Toyota knows that the Suzuki is any day just as reliable and fashionable and engineered as any of their products........!!
@SiphiweLove
2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of Muzi Sambo, but asikho lapho.
@koketsokotsane9936
2 жыл бұрын
"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery"😂
@simphiwexulu3797
2 жыл бұрын
That man is thinking BMW right now ,he isn't worried about this budget car
@Abutii_Bang
2 жыл бұрын
😂 😂 😂 😂 Asikho lapho
@ExcellentLeoSilinda
2 жыл бұрын
"The twins" 😂
@mabuthozulu1413
2 жыл бұрын
Yim lowo🤣🤣🤣
@Nehemia.Makuwa
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best, just made me love watching his cars reviews. On this I'll go with the Suzuki
@MotorTorq_ZA
2 жыл бұрын
The Suzuki has a more elegant design but the starlet is more sporty. I prefer the Suzuki’s more elegant design
@schlix101
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant: "Just shows you how much confidence Toyota has, in Suzuki's products" - You're killing me 🤣
@Mstshepana90
2 жыл бұрын
Which Brown Albany bread do u prefer the one from Pick n Pay at R19. 50 or the one from Shoprite at R16.50🤷🏾♂️
@sizweshongwe331
2 жыл бұрын
very funny😂😂😂
@sigondemedia6193
2 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆😆😆
@thembamaluleke3271
2 жыл бұрын
Shoprite
@catchawakeup6411
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 Excellent
@charleneventer9222
8 ай бұрын
Eish, you made me 😂but shoprite wins lol
@DeanFriederich
2 жыл бұрын
The 4-spd auto is definitely a pity. Very primitive technology for 2022, but I get what you mean about keeping costs down. My money would go to the Baleno. The Starlet is better looking, but the value in the Baleno is way better. Thanks for the video, Ciro! 😁
@JA-rn5qv
2 жыл бұрын
The 4-spd auto is indeed old but that unit is also very dependable and long lasting. I'd much rather have it than the CVT that so many manufacturers are going with nowadays.
@MotoringAndTechWorld
Жыл бұрын
The value for money on the Baleno is definitely a plus. Some say it's also more fuel efficient than the Starlet. That is a strange one
@thokozanigab
2 жыл бұрын
Lol I just love how safety is now a spec/option and not a necessity
@nathanaelbartholomew
2 жыл бұрын
Stay safe
@qo2825
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get my Baleno, my sister-in-law has the starlet but I love the grill on the Baleno, it looks more modern like the new Mazda 3 front.
@amogelangthobane27
2 жыл бұрын
The bottom line = You can now service your brand new Suzuki at Toyota dealership.
@igshaanallie5936
2 жыл бұрын
Suzuki the only brand i know that the manufacturer feul consumption claim actually is a true figure and not like so many brands almost impossible to reach in real world.
@TheTraumaInformedCollective
Жыл бұрын
Not the NG Kerk catching strays 😂😂😂 you killed me. I just made an offer for a Baleno yesterday before watching this video. Now I can’t wait to have my car. Excellent review and you so funny with a straight face 😅
@Getouttahere78
2 жыл бұрын
Suzuki is the better buy. Only place Toyota beats them is at the amount of service centers. Suzuki = Better price, better warranty and better service plan
@van_der_lindeDA
2 жыл бұрын
@wimpie willemse Suzuki crap? What car do you drive?
@Getouttahere78
2 жыл бұрын
Seems like someone is feeling a bit threatened by the current best sellers 🤔
@jacqueshavenga4145
2 жыл бұрын
@wimpie willemse Hmmmm, iemand het suur druiwe......!!!! Yes, true....!!! Body parts IS an issue......Insurances love to write these cars off due to accidents......
@rudolphkruger6415
2 жыл бұрын
@wimpie willemse You can just use toyota's parts. It is literally the same cars, thus no parts issue
@citedcanvas85
Жыл бұрын
Just had a test drive with the suzuki (automatic) very nice to drive. Smooth. Not bad on the highway. Will be getting one soon. . . Pending that my bank agrees with me lol
@sunilayya8948
Жыл бұрын
The starlet looks better..That's impressive since styling is an attribute toyota generally gets really wrong .
@PerformanceWithPage
2 жыл бұрын
The answers to the question everyone has been asking!
@iamkhanyasakawuli
Жыл бұрын
My cousin drives a T-Roc R-Line and I drove that for about 750 km. I couldn’t wait to jump back into my Starlet Xi 😅 my back is very sensitive, as a result I love a comfortable seat 🙈 take some notes VW
@simmadotyeni2614
2 жыл бұрын
The Toyota looks great though...for me!
@vvr881
2 жыл бұрын
Made by Suzuki badged by Toyota
@mielzwilliams7405
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more, toyota version looks better
@blessindia1
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, here in India where it is made, we are offered a 1.2 litre Engine mated to a sluggish 5 speed Automated Manual Transmission. South African market is offered a proper 4 speed Automatic Torque Converter Transmission.
@adityanrvarier7406
2 жыл бұрын
Same as old brezza engine configuration in their baleno....
@lehlogonolomaringa3213
2 жыл бұрын
In short, you are being ripped off when you opt for the Toyota regardless of the model because the Baleno has more features at the end of the day. What Toyota SA is doing is a DISGRACE.
@cityviewstudios
2 жыл бұрын
You can say that again
@moeketsiseseng3639
2 жыл бұрын
Laziness..they were too lazy to think out of the box..
@thiagonepomuceno4804
2 жыл бұрын
And yet the Starlet far outsells the Baleno.
@sabelosharks.shabalala4466
2 жыл бұрын
Toyota is selling the name Toyota
@lehlogonolomaringa3213
2 жыл бұрын
@@thiagonepomuceno4804 regardless, you are getting less car by opting for the Starlet instead of the Baleno. You played yourself.
@vladimirj8813
2 жыл бұрын
Please do the new hyundai Atos when u guys are doing the budget car comparison
@mzwandilejanuary4222
10 ай бұрын
I was looking at the Starlet, but the economics favours the Balino. You're making a R20k saving vs Starlet. 15 000km extra service plan. Etc. If you add the extra service, you're already sitting at R25 000 saving vs Starlet
@afriquelesud
2 ай бұрын
And in Cape Town, with a 10y 1 million km warranty!
@sizweshongwe331
2 жыл бұрын
beautifull front design for the starlet.
@llukayden7251
2 жыл бұрын
Another great review in the bag 🤟... The NG kerk joke got me 😂
@YusufPetersenCPT
2 жыл бұрын
The age old question. i have a family member that bought a toyota version coz the salesman said it has a toyota engine so its better and i nearly lost my cool coz that salesman at toyota needs a smack also sad that family member didnt do any research!!!
@jpmegane
Жыл бұрын
Love the review Juliet! When you filming the Fronx?? Would love your take on that!
@ronz91
Жыл бұрын
🤨
@abhidahiya4007
2 жыл бұрын
Can't understand why Toyota Starlet is so much costlier for less specs on offer. In India both cost exactly the same and offer same specs. Toyota also gives better warranty in here.
@wanga50
2 жыл бұрын
The should add sunroof
@afriquelesud
2 ай бұрын
Toyota is a veteran at rebranding. Daihatsu, Subaru, BMW.....even Isuzu used to make Toyota Diesel engines, and that Lexus 4.7 V8 is a Yamaha. They even fit Mercedes-Benz engines to Landcruiser in other markets. FJ45 Bandeirante, for instance, uses OM314 Unimog engine, from decades ago. Landcruiser in the 70's in South Africa 🇿🇦 used GM 3.8 & 4.1 engines.
@garritgerke413
Жыл бұрын
Really well done review peeps❤
@anonymouseighteen
4 ай бұрын
01:14 Is that a fancy way to say carbon fibre?
@mprinsgsxr
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with the 5speed Manual - 3000rpm at 120kmh and I dont even hear the engine. 6 Speed would be useless on 1.5l engine. Even on my Toyota Corolla 2.0 XR the 6th gear really is just for highway use and it struggles to maintain speed uphill unless doing over 140kmh
@NamukoloSibungo
Жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting a starlet xr Automatic but I am not sure how the consumption will be with only 4 gears when traveling 140/160
@Ted_Kenzoku
5 ай бұрын
i like the toyota's front design more but the suzuki is just better for the money. be it the top or bottom spec.
@RK-ln6kg
Жыл бұрын
Will starlets and balneo be phased out anytime soon. Like the urban cruiser
@thinktank1440
11 ай бұрын
My brother is looking at down sizing from a double cad 2.4GDS to a much smaller vehicle. Starlet XR should be the one
@sabelosharks.shabalala4466
2 жыл бұрын
VW must get worried these review videos is showing us that sometimes we just buy brand name
@JA-rn5qv
2 жыл бұрын
That's really true and Suzuki is an example of a company that makes fine products but is absolutely clueless on how to promote their own brand effectively lol. So it remains a niche brand because of that, although now that the old man Osamu Suzuki has FINALLY retired, I think the new president of Suzuki has a better grip on these types of things. Osamu was 91 years old when he stepped down!
@aliaulman
2 жыл бұрын
It's funny how the Toyota version looks way better than the Suzuki that actually designs it
@JA-rn5qv
2 жыл бұрын
Happens frequently. For example the Suzuki A-Cross looks better than the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota is the one that designs it.
@R1Zig
8 ай бұрын
Styling is subjective. One man's "better looking" is another man's ugly 😉
@arthur_za
2 жыл бұрын
I see Muzi Sambo of Everything Cars inspired this video 👏🏽👏🏽nice
@dennygun19
2 жыл бұрын
the fuel consumption was stunning! hopefully i could buy this car asap... unfortunately my country only sold the baleno with 6" aftermarket headunit which makes the frame look incredibly thick
@zulu-k2r
2 жыл бұрын
Someone I know owns a Toyota Rumion tried to deny that the Ertiga and Rumion look identical...😂
@robintyson591
4 ай бұрын
I detest that huge black piece of plastic on the 'Toyota' Starlet's steering wheel, where Toyota decided to rip out the cruise control - standard with the LOWEST priced Suzuki Baleno.
@masediseshoka475
5 ай бұрын
The XR comes with built-in Wi-Fi 🕺🏾. Not sure if the Baleno does
@janij69
9 ай бұрын
I live outside of ct, so travel highway, outlying roads so not just in the city. Have 2 questions, as i have looked at this car and going to see the fronx soon. The gl only has 2 airbags vs 6 in glx... how safe do you think the gl-the car in general is , supposed to have side impact door beams, as per the manual but salesman says it doesn't. Latin ncap gave it a 0 after side crash results,must still be tested by other facilities. Also, did you experience any crosswinds as i get that on open roads. Hate wind so that would deter me from buying any car if it gets played around with too much. I also drive on gravel at times, do you think this can handle a few gravelly roads. Not heavy duty rutted grondpad. If both gl cars are safe enough ,fronx might be better suited. Have owned ix35,various Tucson, 4x4 ranger. Suzuki offering so much for good price. Ps need to change to an automatic after injury to left foot and back, hence looking at these cars.
@ZI4D.
Жыл бұрын
Is there another video talking about the detail of the screen ond other specs?
@dennygun19
2 жыл бұрын
the Indonesians version of baleno lack of 360 camera and very small 6.5" aftermarket headunit... sucks 😢 oh but thankfully it doesn't come with useless chrome ductail
@lesklower7281
2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison video we purchased a Suzuki Beleno GLX last year and have bean happy with it l knew about the Toyota bagde engineered Toyota it was going to be called the Glanza maybe in India well if l was living in South Africa and after a new car l wouldn't know which one to buy l like both Suzuki and Toyota l own a 1997 toyota hilux which l like and the Suzuki Beleno GLX and also its called the Toyota Starlet by the way there will be no more Suzuki Belenos sold in Australia by the end of the year maybe we will be getting the Toyota Starlet l will wait and see
@GreaterandGreater
2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys so as these cars are all manufactured in India by the same company... Can I use Toyota parts on this Suzuki... Pls help me
@mrb2643
2 жыл бұрын
Brezza vs Baleno?
@keithkenny4576
7 ай бұрын
Bad news.. Suzuki neglected to add an important safety feature in the Baleno and that is auto door lock, here in South Africa if you forget to lock your car doors and you get robbed at a traffic light you are screwed, thanks to Suzuki neglectiveness. Secondly if you turn on your infotainment you have to agree not to operate radio while driving... well Suzuki you have done it again, when you travel short to long distances your FM station fades out because the frequency changes from area to area an so you have zero FM because they did not add RDS for AF tuning that does it all for you, so why the stupid agree each time radio is turned on. By the way I found on Suzuki UK they have RDS and DAB
@hammoumohamed2981
2 жыл бұрын
Same car With deffirent price
@jadenswans7813
2 жыл бұрын
They looked the same on the models before this (before the face-lift)
@ManojKumar-wi9en
2 жыл бұрын
The squirrel is awesome looks like couldn't find any difference between these two... Lol
@sheeshman9713
2 жыл бұрын
"I think there's more Toyota dealerships than NG kerks in this country" lmao great joke Ciro😂😂
@demainenaidoo7804
2 жыл бұрын
@1:40 I laughed hard there!! 🤣
@aquaboy1650
2 жыл бұрын
Baleno is cheaper and better features, very value for money
@vpowerelectrix998
2 жыл бұрын
This is some BS....I mean I bought My "last" gen starlet in Nov 2020....it's not even 2yrs old and pooof,new shape new model...what happened to the days when car models didn't change for atleast 4yrs
@johanneswehrmann
2 жыл бұрын
A Suzuki Jimny gives one a proper 20 years between models. 🤩🤙🏻
@PeterCorigionale
2 жыл бұрын
That’s because we get these first generation cars 3 years late to start with. For example the new Brezza ( urban cruiser ) has just been launched a week ago in India but the old version has only been launched in SA less then a year ago.
@vpowerelectrix998
2 жыл бұрын
@@PeterCorigionale crazy hey...we getting caught like fish
@ntokozomlangeni9760
2 жыл бұрын
Extending the already better service plan and warranty of Suzuki makes more sense, don't you think ??
@somilangaye
2 жыл бұрын
...im halfway watching and laughing! Alas!!🤣...which 1 is it!
@annaingo2237
2 жыл бұрын
The rear end of those cars …of putting 😏
@sandroolcese2355
2 жыл бұрын
El Baleno lo supera 😎
@gxmanqelexolani5484
2 жыл бұрын
so toyota offer less for more money id say this is just selling strategy to make people buy suzuki
@hyltonswemmer4824
11 ай бұрын
Suzuki is the ORIGINAL the Toyota is the proxy...........Suzuki warranty far better.........
@David_Denali
9 ай бұрын
GJ
@lincolnstevens-k4d
4 күн бұрын
Lolzzz 😂😅welcome to the👀(looks at the badge) toyota 😂
@jeetensingh7703
2 жыл бұрын
Driving the Suzuki Swift, enjoying that nippie thing😂 The Suzuki Ertiga, and Toyota Avanza also the same
@Innoacholla
2 жыл бұрын
New models are ugly
@iqbal350z
2 жыл бұрын
If you live near the coast, don't buy a Suzuki
@ongeziwecingo2814
6 ай бұрын
Why? Please explain bcz I’m considering buying the car
@iqbal350z
6 ай бұрын
@@ongeziwecingo2814 rust. The car rusts very quickly and they don't honour the warranty.
@ongeziwecingo2814
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@mulhatton
2 жыл бұрын
Driven both. Hated both. Cheap and nasty, at an expensive price.
@SDav21
2 жыл бұрын
These 2 cars prove that the Polo Vivo is way past its sell by date now. The Vivo basically has zero features. VW has no excuse.
@treasure11.11
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge VW fan but still can't fathom why the Vivo has electric windows only in front.
@simphiwe4885
2 жыл бұрын
South Africans are hypnotized by the VW. Expensive cars when alternatives are available but People still buy them
@bleh4352
2 жыл бұрын
@@treasure11.11 I have owned a VW, and I must say I am kind of happy that they have manual windows at the back, because when the electric system fails it doesn't ask when(but then again it could be because I wasnt very good at taking care of the car)
@OdysseyTag
2 жыл бұрын
A shame both of these are so gosh darn ugly. The interiors for one look primitive compared to the Polo and other B-segment rivals for that matter. Value-oriented, sure.
@SDav21
2 жыл бұрын
@@OdysseyTag Actually no. Styling is subjective and I think these look good. Also, they compete with the Polo Vivo not the normal Polo and their interiors look way more modern than the Polo Vivo.
@jaqueslandman1011
2 жыл бұрын
Got my Starlet xs this past friday. And coming from a 2020 vw polo vivo i can honestly say it is a huge upgrade. Everything on the Starlet is just better that the polo. And for those going to drive a starlet for the first time.....there is a blue light coming on when starting the vehicle when its cold. Its the engine level coolant. In short the vehicle shows you the engine os still cold. But after a minute or 2 driving or idling it wil disappear. Enjoy your Starlet.
@vvr881
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍Suzuki does make nice cars😜
@nanganda789
2 жыл бұрын
I was impressed with the Scarlet but I just had to go for the Corolla Cross it was perfect with the features and larger size but the price really killed me though compared to these two
@sabelosharks.shabalala4466
2 жыл бұрын
VW must think about their pricing and packages
@nkululekoduma2281
2 жыл бұрын
🙈 My 2004 Kia Picanto run around which I still have after 13 years of ownership has that blue temperature light and a matching red light which would come on when the car overheats, fun fact the red light has never come on since the first day of owning this tiny car. not selling it just yet because of its reliability and the history around it, should something go wrong with another car this tiny car is always available for me, So 😑 Are you saying your polo did not have this blue light?
@jaqueslandman1011
2 жыл бұрын
@@nkululekoduma2281 yes there is no blue engine light in the vw vivo. The only way to tell that the engine was at optimal working temp was to look at the display fuction on the dashboard. If it is at 90° the engine is warmed up.
@cameronbosman4223
Жыл бұрын
The Baleno is the prettier car of the 2. I'm actually really considering getting one.
@patshes1951
2 жыл бұрын
Suzuki is the original and also has a body kit and better accesories available.
@Keith.Ntshangase
2 жыл бұрын
Good resale value for Toyota,great value for money on Suzuki with a good warranty and service package.well id go for Suzuki
@ssmashaba
2 жыл бұрын
I think the Starlet is more beautiful, but I’m going for the Baleno. Value for money 💵
@MotoringAndTechWorld
Жыл бұрын
this seems to be the general consensus. After having driven both I feel the same way.
@rushilkisoon
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s an idea, buy the Suzuki Baleno since it has a better spec, HUD, LED lights, 360° camera… Pop down to Toyota, buy a Starlet front bumper and badges… win win.
@tendamudzimugoza8868
2 жыл бұрын
🔥🤣
@justmote
2 жыл бұрын
Ki kiii lol 😂 😂😂😝😝😝
@sissybuku6973
2 жыл бұрын
Are you Indian? Guessing by your name
@pornokid333
2 жыл бұрын
Lol people will think youre driving an accident damaged done up car hai
@neodaystar2016
2 жыл бұрын
I love this 😭😭😭😂🤣🤌🏽
@be4148
2 жыл бұрын
Buy whatever design you like Suzuki comes with better specs though. Nevertheless people like the Toyota badge. At the end choosing the starlet you are practically buying the badge not a real Toyota. As for resale value people who don't change their cars for years must not worry too much about resale value better look at affordability price of spare parts and their availability. Suzuki and toyota are reliable brand and I don't see any wisdom in taking a car loan or save to buy a car and sold it in a few years I would rather use my brand new car for 20 years, take care of it well, do it's servicing with genuine parts and enjoy my ride. People tend to chose cheap and below standard spare parts and ruin the car. A good and honest mechanic also matter.
@sizwenkosi6371
2 жыл бұрын
The way he checked the badge on the steering wheel of the car just to be sure it a Toyota, that's funny 🤣😂🤣.
@joycemusapatika8685
2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂Loved thar lol
@ettiennelane9173
2 жыл бұрын
Toyota, the new copy paste king.
@DRexJ5
2 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying my GLX, very easy and soft to drive, very fuel efficient...love the LEDs, the 360 view, and the warranty term...I see Starlet people looking at me funny on the road..not sure why..🤔
@vincentmotonya2859
2 жыл бұрын
Are they perhaps jealous Of Ur warranty? 🤔😂
@koketsomolapo3964
2 жыл бұрын
@@vincentmotonya2859 or maybe his/her heads up display🤣they are just jealous you made a better decision.
@thabisomzizi9654
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 I think naturally they think Suzuki is based on the Toyota and not the other way round
@catchawakeup6411
2 жыл бұрын
They probably do not even know that they are actually driving a Suzuki and that they overpaid for their Suzuki 😂😂😂
@naeemhoosain786
2 жыл бұрын
Does it have Hill Assist Control?
@BubblesTheCat1
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always. For me the frontal look is the deal breaker. The Suzuki looks too much Opel/Chev like, whereas the Toyota's got that Corolla/Camry like look. The Starlet looks awesome in red. 😊☺👍👋
@JA-rn5qv
2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually surprised how much the Toyota version actually looks like it came from Toyota itself rather than being a rebadge. I'm can't say that I have a heavy preference either way as far as the looks go, I would perfectly happy with either, but I will say that Totoya did an excellent job and restyling it to match their own line-up and gave it a classy look, more so than some of their own offerings in the same size category lol. I love that blue as well.
@MotoringAndTechWorld
Жыл бұрын
This definitely comes down to the small added touches and also possibly brand loyalty. I have driven both and it does just come down to personal preference.
@BubblesTheCat1
Жыл бұрын
@@MotoringAndTechWorld I'm guessing that even if it's exactly the same car, what it seems to be, the Toyota will keep it's resale value better. Just because of brand loyalty.
@yissibiiyte
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really hating Toyota's laziness. Seems like almost every single one of their cars is a rebadged something else. Starlet Urban Cruiser Roomigo GT86 Even the Supra isn't a Toyota 😂
@Carsandmorebyheinrich
2 жыл бұрын
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder aka incoming Suzuki Vitara
@ettiennelane9173
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, all that copy pasting probably makes them a ton of money.
@schlix101
2 жыл бұрын
All that needs to happen now is for Toyota to sell off their Hilux, Fortuner, Corolla, Rav4, LandCruisers, FJ, Quantum, Hi-Ace, Yaris, Prius etc. and become a Mothership, aka Holding Company for those brands... What could be better? Super lazy!!! No guys! It's not laziness on behalf of Toyota! It's simple economics (and some espionage) 101. By Toyota adopting the chassis of other brands, they drive the collective price to manufacture those chassis, down, making the cars a fair bit cheaper than what you and I would otherwise have to pay! Don't just look at the surface, but dare to look a bit deeper; and you could actually begin to make sense of this whole platform sharing idea. Toyota is not the only manufacturer that does it. Look at Renault\Nissan, Kia\Hyundai etc. Many are doing it for the sake of gaining a competitive edge when it comes to pricing in the market! Now, compare that to brands like Mercedes and BMW, who are generally reluctant to share intellectual property and are very seldomly doing "platform sharing". Then look at where their prices start on their ENTRY LEVEL cars! Yes, they've always been more expensive than most but not by as much as we've seen in recent years! They just can't keep up with the price race! An Entry Level Mercedes A class costs more than twice the price of the top spec Baleno. Yet, it does not have twice the amount of sheet Metal, twice the amount of wheels, twice the amount of glass, twice the amount of seats, twice the amount of engine capacity or twice the amount of anything! Yes, it's a much nicer cabin to be in with a lot more spec (not that much more though), that's it! - But the question is, why on earth does that car, have to be over 120% more expensive? For over 600k you can get a very nice SUV of another brand which also has a very nice interior, a lot more space and comes with all the bells and whistles you ever need, to boot!!! That is why platform sharing is making a lot of sense for a lot of manufacturers! And for as long as that is the case, platform sharing will be here to stay.
@yissibiiyte
2 жыл бұрын
@@schlix101 there's a big difference between platform sharing and what Toyota are doing. In a lot of cases what Toyota are doing is not platform sharing, it's just badge engineering. In vehicles sharing a platform there are still plenty of differences between them in terms of exterior styling and sheet metal, and material quality and features. Toyota on the other hand take a Baleno, do absolutely NOTHING to it, and stick a Toyota badge on it. They put absolutely ZERO effort into it, unlike platform sharing where there is at least some mutual effort.
@thiagonepomuceno4804
2 жыл бұрын
@@yissibiiyte ...and then Suzuki have access to Toyota's hybrid technology. It's a win win for both manufacturers and for consumers.
@thutolesedi374
2 жыл бұрын
Ciro the best presenter in SA hands down!!! This is the best review videos OMG
@benbarnard8280
2 жыл бұрын
Topical Toyota, evertime they do a face lift on any car or bakkie they make the nose longer, there cars look ugly all with the long nose, I will take the Suzuki any day.
@All.Gravy96
2 жыл бұрын
The Toyota is better looking at the front but the Suzuki is much better value
@All.Gravy96
2 жыл бұрын
@wimpie willemse Are they as bad as french cars, I didn't know that
@MotorTorq_ZA
2 жыл бұрын
@wimpie willemse amen my brother amen 🙏🏼
@DeanFriederich
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@ssmashaba
2 жыл бұрын
@wimpie willemse but you can fix at Toyota except for the front
@100mcreations6
2 жыл бұрын
@wimpie willemse bro suzuki is considered one of the most reliable
@tman1591
2 жыл бұрын
I like the Starlet's front end, and that blue color too 👊
@MasterAppels
2 жыл бұрын
I agree that Toyota's front end looks better, fresher. It's just a shame it more expensive with less feature. The Suzuki also has that blue colour option though.
@DaveDVideoMaker
2 жыл бұрын
In Europe we just get the Suzuki Baleno. One of my neighbours has one.
@afriquelesud
2 ай бұрын
For more than a decade, Europe also had Toyotas powered by Isuzu-built Diesels. We didn't get that in South Africa.🇿🇦
@CobusDerrenberg
2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME REVIEW ⭐💫👍👌! I'll take the Suzuki no doubt ! Love the little "SUPER - S" 💪
@supersonic177
2 жыл бұрын
Suzuki for the win
@releM15
2 жыл бұрын
Lol this thing is a joke really. South Africa is being taken for a ride really. Badge engineering to the core. Toyota is a disgrace.
@haripn7568
2 жыл бұрын
It's the exact opposite in India. But Toyota still fetches better resale value. But Suzuki has service centres everywhere and has cheaper service cost. Suzuki has close to 50 percentage of the Indian passenger car market share.
@JA-rn5qv
2 жыл бұрын
Suzuki used to have 70% of the Indian car market but as India emerges from poverty and other newer players come in to the Indian market (KIA, Hyundai etc) and other Indian brands dramatically improving their own designs Suzuki is loosing the once firm grip in had on the Indian car market. I think this is why Suzuki is trying even harder now to impress with new models that have obviously had greater design investment in them such as the new S-Cross, the new XL7, the new Grand Vitara, and of course Baleno and Ciaz. So far the results have been good in that these new models have been getting very good reception even outside of India with their new design language which is a step up from what they used to be and more on-par on something that would come out of Toyota or Honda. The only weak point for them at this point when it comes to sales outside of India is that each country has it's own franchise or importer for Suzuki vehicles and they can price the Suzuki models as they wish which from one country to the next can be quite a bit of difference and in some cases, the local importer is adding so much mark-up that it makes the Suzuki models less competitive even though in all other regards the Suzuki models would compete quite well against any of the similarly priced competition.
@lowspeed69
Жыл бұрын
Buy the Baleno. And replace the front bumper with Starlet. Big W. Also Headlights! Those day running lights from Starlet looks better..
@kgothatsoramokgopa2971
2 жыл бұрын
Is the Baleno really value for money if the engine makes noise?
@athenkosigcisa8310
10 ай бұрын
I actually would like clarity on this - I did a test drive on the Baleno top-spec (GLX) and the noise irritated me so much. Is the Starlet top-spec the same?
@alanjm1234
2 жыл бұрын
Suzuki, cheaper, more features, better warranty... seems like a no brainer.
@TheCarFan_SA
2 жыл бұрын
BALENO
@chevytahoe9913
2 жыл бұрын
This 5 speed gearbox works well with the previous generation 1.4L engine. They should have put the 6 speed with the 1.5L but of course it would raise the price.
@JA-rn5qv
2 жыл бұрын
They did that with the SX4 model (2010 through 2013) which the previous version (2006 trough 2009) had the 5-spd manual mated to the J20A engine. When the SX4 was updated with a J20B engine they also updated the manual transmission to a 6-spd manual BUT... the final gear was still the same ratio as it was in the 5-spd, so in the end, freeway driving was still exactly the same, no extra MPG's and revs still up near the 3000 RPM range. With the 6-spd you just had more shifts to do to get to 6th gear but you weren't any better off for it.
@truthandjustice6838
2 жыл бұрын
I am seeing more of the new Balenos on the road...Maybe SA consumers have finally woken up.
@zionharris9117
2 жыл бұрын
Just shows you how unoriginal and boring Toyotas are... absolutely a waste of money for a plastic piece of crap
@weetbix2083
2 жыл бұрын
Toyota being lazy...yes. BUT this is not a plasic piece of crap. Suzuki offers excellent value in the South African context. At least it will be reliable unlike the offering from VW et al euro trash.
@MotorTorq_ZA
2 жыл бұрын
Toyota has a lot of confidence in Suzuki’s products. But Chevrolet had a lot of confidence in Daewoo’s products and well. Look what happened
@garronah
2 жыл бұрын
So, they're the same car, but one of them has better spec and is cheaper than the identical more expensive, lesser specced car? Yeah. Difficult choice.
@louispotgieter7685
2 жыл бұрын
In the market now..Love the Swift GLX, but the Baleno GL is cheaper with more features. What to do? Which of these will have the best resale value. Help please-:)
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