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▼The highly anticipated Toyota Glanza Facelift is now officially launched in India at a starting price of Rs 6.99 lakh ex-showroom. The updated premium hatchback is based on the updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno and is offered in five variants. It brings a new 1.2-litre petrol engine, a CNG option, and a host of new features, including front seat cooling and Level 2 ADAS functions.
Striking New Design and Exterior Updates
The Toyota Glanza Facelift gets fresh updates at the front, giving the hatchback a bolder look. The rest of the design stays familiar, with the headlamp and tail lamp clusters carried over.
Revisions include:
- Larger grille at the front
- Redesigned housings for the LED fog lamps
- Two new colours, Bluish Black and Digital Teal Green
- Carried-over 15-inch alloy wheel design
Upgraded Cabin and Premium Features
The cabin keeps its black and beige theme, while new additions bring more comfort and technology to the hatchback.
Key feature additions include:
- Front seat cooling
- Wireless phone charger
- Level 2 ADAS functions
- Carried-over heads-up display and 9-inch touchscreen infotainment
Other features such as the height-adjustable driver seat, USB ports and rear AC vents continue from the earlier model.
Engine Specifications and New Petrol Powertrain
The biggest mechanical change is a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine borrowed from the updated Baleno. It is paired with a five-speed manual or an AMT, and a CNG option is also offered.
Engine and Transmission Table
|
Engine Type |
Maximum Power |
Peak Torque |
Transmission Options |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol |
82 bhp |
113Nm |
Five-speed manual, AMT |
|
CNG option |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Toyota has not shared mileage figures or the variant-wise transmission pairings in the launch details.
Pricing and Market Rivals
The Toyota Glanza Facelift starts at Rs 6.99 lakh ex-showroom for the E variant and goes up to Rs 10.49 lakh for the top V (O) variant. It competes with the Tata Altroz and the Hyundai i20, and its platform-mate is the Maruti Suzuki Baleno.
|
Variant |
Starting Ex-Showroom Price |
|---|---|
|
E |
Rs 6.99 Lakh |
|
S |
Rs 7.71 Lakh |
|
G |
Rs 8.73 Lakh |
|
V |
Rs 9.99 Lakh |
|
V (O) |
Rs 10.49 Lakh |
Conclusion
The Toyota Glanza Facelift is an interesting update for hatchback buyers, with a new 1.2-litre engine, manual, AMT and CNG options and notable features, including front seat cooling and Level 2 ADAS functions. With a starting price of Rs 6.99 lakh ex-showroom and the availability of five variants, it provides more choice than the Baleno, Altroz and i20. Buyers should verify the features of particular variants against those offered in other vehicles.
Neha Mehlawat
Neha Mehlawat is an automotive journalist and industry analyst with 10+ years of experience covering cars, bikes, and mobility trends. She tracks the latest launches, technology upgrades, and policy changes in the auto sector, delivering sharp insights that help readers stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of automobiles.
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