Sallam Alykum
I have a Baleno 2002 model JXR , From 2006 till today , its very good. For Baleno you need to understand the basic points
1) After some minutes of engine start , its temperature needle should come to half.Its a must for a Baleno to perform at its good. Don't mix it with corolla , that is different from Baleno.
2) You should have Thermostat valve in there , because it controls the water in and out flow between radiator and the Engine.Even in hot weather don't listen to so called mechanics who say to remove it.See if company has fitted it , it have a purpose.
3) Do not make your fan to direct , bypassing its auto function.Its made for a purpose to run only when the temperature in radiator raises too much , so don't be touchy or over sensitive with this issue.
Summarizing the above points , Don't get sensitive with temperature needle at half , its normal. Install the thermostat and make the fan to auto settings its important for baleno to work well.If your temperature is going over half the needle ( Near Red line ) in summers , Get your radiator cleaned and check all the water pipes for any leakage.
Dont mix your Baleno with corolla , Baleno is made to drive in heat and it loves heat while corolla may not.
Hope this clears your confusion.For any questions about baleno , plz don't hesitate to ask.
Regards!
Sarfraz