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What to buy - the Suzuki Baleno or Swift?

I've read good reports on both the Suzuki Baleno and the Suzuki Swift automatics, but I'm wondering which one of them I should buy. I believe the build quality in the Swift might be better. What do you think?

Asked on 17 May 2017 by Raymond Dolan

Answered by Honest John
The Swift is the smaller, cheaper car. The all new Swift for Europe come from the Sagara factory in Japan. Same brilliant engine and 6-speed torque converter auto.
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