There seems to be some bargains around on used Balenos. There was a 2018 1.2 for £4500 on Ebay. I wonder if Suzuki will launch a replacement for the Baleno?

What are these like?

Very reliable cars, very spacious for their size, maybe a little dull compared to the trendy Swift. Which is probably why not only Suzuki stopped selling them in the UK, but the fact that there just aren't many about. They may appear not to different in size to the Swift, but they have a much longer wheelbase, so more rear seat legroom, and a decent sized boot too. They are also a very light car, so don't go thinking the 1.2 will be a bit sluggish. The 1.0 Boosterjet would be the preferred choice, but nothing at all wrong with the 1.2, especially if just a runabout.

One of the effects of the lack of weight is a certain lack of refinement compared to something like a Polo (sound deadening is heavy, as is 'soft touch' plastics!). But unless you spend a lot of time on the motorway, I wouldn't be overly concerned.

As to a replacement?, unlikely. Suzuki hasn't stopped making them, they just aren't sold here anymore because not enough people bought them.

Very underrated car. My daughter has a 1.0boosterjet automatic. Returns high 50 mpg without trying. Decent specification and cheap to run, low tax. It was my mums car before she stopped driving, so we have known the car from new. No issues at all, apart from routine servicing the only thing that is annoying is the anti collision warning is very sensitive, a leaf blowing across the road can set it off.

Good value car on the whole!

I had a quick look at 2 at my local Suzuki dealer. Quite impressed, roomy, and a nice looking car.
I think i would be tempted to go for the 1.0 tho.

Sadly the Baleno is no longer sold.
As only 15k were sold across Europe in 2018, could getting parts become a problem in the future?
When i spoke to my local Suzuki dealer they said they would supply parts for many years to come.