The hatchback and premium hatchback segments are not too differently priced which could create some confusion among the car buyers, especially if both of them belong to the same car marquee.
This video details the differences between the Maruti Baleno Delta and Swift VXi to deduce which is a better value for money prospect. Both these are mid-level trims of the respective hatchbacks. Baleno and Swift regularly feature among the top 10 highest-selling cars every month signifying their popularity. With the on-road price difference of a mere Rs 60,000 in Punjab, which one should you opt for?
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Maruti Baleno Delta vs Swift VXI – Which is Better Value for Money?
The YouTuber begins by getting inside the cabin of the Baleno. It features a blue-black and silver colour combination on the door panels and dashboard. There is automatic climate control, a few steering-mounted controls, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone connectivity, fabric seats, a large glove box, manual IRVM, two cabin lights, 4-speaker music system, fixed rear headrests, no AC vents at the rear, parcel tray in the boot compartment, among other things.
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The Swift gets an overall black interior layout with a slight silver hint at the dashboard. The dials for the instrument cluster look a bit sporty, the AC vents have a stylish design pattern, steering-mounted controls, no touchscreen infotainment system, 4-speaker music system, manual AC, etc. On the outside, the size of the two products is a distinguishing factor with the Baleno being slightly longer.
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Prices
All in all, the on-road price of the Swift VXi is Rs 7.80 lakh and that of the Baleno is Rs 8.40 lakh in Punjab. The difference of Rs 60,000 will get you a bigger car in terms of interior space and boot capacity, and some additional features like the automatic AC and touchscreen infotainment system. If that is something you want, you could opt for the Baleno. If not, then sticking to the Swift and saving Rs 60,000 is not a bad choice either.