Toyota has introduced the Glanza facelift in India as its most affordable car, with an ex-showroom starting price of ₹6.99 lakh. The range extends to ₹10.49 lakh for the top model, giving buyers a refreshed hatchback with updated equipment and new powertrain technology.
The facelifted Glanza is available in five variants: E, S, G, V and V (O). Toyota is also offering seven exterior colour choices. Bluish Black and Digital Teal are the new additions to the palette.
Revised exterior design
The updated hatchback receives a redesigned front end, a new grille and fresh alloy-wheel styling. Toyota has repositioned the front badge onto the plastic trim beneath the bonnet. A shark-fin antenna has also been added.
The headlamp design remains unchanged, while the LED fog lamps receive a new treatment. The side profile continues with chrome door handles, chrome window trim and 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the car retains wraparound LED tail lamps, a roof spoiler and a rear wiper with washer.
A radar module has been integrated to support the driver-assistance functions. Level-2 ADAS is available only with the higher V (O) grade, making it a key equipment upgrade in the facelifted model.
New petrol and CNG engine
The biggest mechanical change is Toyota's Z12E 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. It supports both petrol and CNG fuel options.
In petrol configuration, the engine produces 83hp and 112Nm. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed automated manual transmission. The petrol version also gets idle start-stop technology, which switches off the engine when the vehicle remains stationary for some time to help reduce fuel consumption.
Compared with the earlier four-cylinder engine, the new unit produces 7hp less power and 1Nm less torque. Toyota has nevertheless improved the mileage of the updated model slightly.
The CNG version develops 70hp and 102Nm. It is offered with both a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed AMT. In CNG operation, power is 7hp lower than with the earlier engine, while torque has increased by 4.5Nm.
Toyota has also added an Intelligent Gear Shift system to the automatic variants. The system is intended to make operation of the automated manual gearbox smoother.
More cabin and safety equipment
Inside, the Glanza facelift adds ventilated front seats, new leatherette upholstery, Toyota i-Connect, a head-up display and a 360-degree camera. The wireless phone charger includes a cooling vent beneath it, while the audio system uses Clarion hardware with four speakers and two tweeters.
The car continues with a 9-inch touchscreen and automatic climate control. Rear air-conditioning vents are available for passengers in the back. The driver receives a monochrome head-up display, while the instrument panel combines analogue dials with a colour multi-information display.
Toyota has made six airbags standard across all variants. Other safety equipment includes a tough body structure, electronic brakeforce distribution with anti-lock braking, vehicle stability control, three-point ELR seat belts and emergency stop signals.
The Level-2 ADAS package includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist and high-beam assist. These functions are available on the higher V (O) grade along with the radar-supported system.
Conclusion
The Toyota Glanza facelift combines a ₹6.99 lakh starting price with revised styling, petrol and CNG powertrains, additional cabin equipment and Level-2 ADAS on the higher V (O) variant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the price of the Toyota Glanza facelift?
The ex-showroom price starts at ₹6.99 lakh and reaches ₹10.49 lakh for the top model.
Q. How many variants does the updated Glanza have?
The facelift is offered in five variants: E, S, G, V and V (O).
Q. Which engine powers the new Glanza?
It uses a Z12E 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine.
Q. Is the Glanza facelift available with CNG?
Yes. The new engine supports both petrol and CNG fuel options.
Q. Which Glanza variant gets Level-2 ADAS?
The system is available only with the higher V (O) grade.
Q. What ADAS functions are included?
The package includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist and high-beam assist.
Q. How many airbags are standard?
Six airbags are provided as standard across all variants.
Q. What transmission choices are available?
The Glanza offers a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed AMT, including with the CNG option.
