Toyota Kirloskar Motor introduced the refreshed Glanza hatchback for the Indian market, pricing begins at Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelift adds revised design, extra equipment, enhanced safety gear and a CNG automatic variant. Reservations can be made for Rs 11,000, with deliveries expected to start in the first week of November.
The refreshed model sports a reworked front bumper, a novel grille and athletic side skirts. It is equipped with LED projector headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED rear combination lights. Buyers can choose from seven paint options, with two fresh tones named Bluish Black and Digital Teal Green.
Powering the vehicle is a next-generation 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E gasoline engine delivering 83 PS and 112.4 Nm of torque. The CNG counterpart outputs 51.3 kW (approximately 70 PS) and 101.8 Nm. Buyers may select a manual gearbox, and an AMT is now offered for the CNG models. Toyota states fuel consumption of 23.80 km / l for the petrol manual and 24.77 km / l for the petrol AMT.
Interior and Safety Specifications
Inside, the interior introduces numerous upgrades such as ventilated front seats, a wireless smartphone charger with cooling function, a head-up display and two-tone trim. Additional equipment comprises automatic climate control, rear-air vents, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a rear bench that folds 60:40. An infotainment unit measuring 22.86 cm with a touchscreen, supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, is paired with Toyota i-Connect connected-car services.
A major new element is Level 2 ADAS, delivering functions like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, lane-departure prevention, autonomous emergency braking and high-beam assist. The safety suite also incorporates six airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control, hill-hold assist, a tyre-pressure monitoring system and a 360° camera.
- 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
Pricing for the petrol AMT and CNG models has not been disclosed. Featuring refreshed design, extra comfort amenities, Level 2 ADAS and a CNG AMT choice, the revamped Glanza seeks to bolster Toyota’s standing in the premium hatchback market. It remains in rivalry with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz.
