KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Glanza was the first product from the Maruti Suzuki-Toyota JV
- Old Glanza was available with mild-hybrid and regular ICE options
- Current Glanza gets a warranty of 3 years/1,00,000km
- Costs marginally more than the Baleno
The joint venture between Maruti Suzuki and Toyota has been rather successful for the latter; so far, Toyota has gone on to launch the Urban Cruiser, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the Urban Cruiser Taisor, and the Rumion. However, it all began with the Glanza.
Whether or not the Toyota Glanza is a more than just a rebadged Baleno, is a debate for another day. What we are going to do now is look at the key differences between the old and the new Glanza. However, first; want to stay up-to-date with the latest automotive news? Join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community now!
Toyota Glanza Old vs New: Design
The Glanza first arrived on the scene when the first-gen Baleno hatchback received a facelift. While the core design and silhouette stayed identical to the Baleno, the Glanza bore a different grille with two horizontal slats. The profile and alloy rims were identical, and so was the rear, with the same tail-lights.
The new Glanza features a front-end that will remind you of the Camry, with the signature Toyota grille, slightly tweaked headlights, and carbonfibre elements on the front bumper. As before, the profile bears resemblance to the current Baleno, as does the rear, with only a slight tweak to the tail-light signature, and Toyota-specific badging.
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Toyota Glanza Old Vs New: Powertrains
The old Glanza was initially offered with two powertrain options under the hood. The first was a mild-hybrid 1.2-litre petrol with 88.5bhp and 113Nm of torque under the hood, while the other, also a 1.2-litre petrol unit without hybrid assistance, churning out 81bhp. While a CVT was exclusive to the mild-hybrid engine, a 5-speed manual transmission was offered with both powertrains.
The new Glanza, however, retains the Baleno's 1.2-litre mild-hybrid mill, continuing to produce 88.5bhp and 113Nm of torque. While the 5-speed manual continues to be on offer, the CVT has gone, and those looking for an automatic transmission option will have opt for an AMT. There is also the option for a CNG if you're looking to save some extra bucks.
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Toyota Glanza Old Vs New: Interiors and Features
As is the case with most rebadged Marutis, the old Glanza featured an identical interior layout compared to the old Baleno, offering the same steering wheel but with a Toyota badge, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with MP3, FM, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with voice commands, navigation, a TFT digital cluster, reverse parking camera and sensors, a four-speaker sound system, push-button start/stop, steering-mounted audio controls, and automatic A/C among other things.
The current Glanza's interiors are also identical to the current Baleno, featuring the updated centre console, dashboard and cluster housing. The set of features include a 9-inch touch screen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a head-up display, 360-degree camera, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel, rear A/C vents, cruise control, a start-stop system, automatic A/C, footwell lighting and more.
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Verdict
The Glanza might often be overlooked as a contender in the premium hatchback category. Granted, it is priced slightly higher than the car it is based on, i.e the Baleno, but there's no denying the Glanza has Japanese reliability backing it all the way. If you want a Toyota badge at this price, the Glanza is your only option.
