Summary:
Toyota has launched the refreshed Glanza in India at ₹6.99 lakh, adding Level 2 ADAS, comfort features and an AMT option for CNG variants. The hatchback competes with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, with price, mileage and safety shaping buyer decisions.
What are the key features of the new Toyota Glanza 2026?
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) launched the new Toyota Glanza hatchback in India on October 14, 2026, with prices starting at ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model comes with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), extra comfort features and auto transmission option for CNG variants. The launch strengthens Toyota’s position in India’s competitive premium hatchback space.
| Particulars | Details |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Kirloskar Motor |
| Launch date | 14-Oct-26 |
| Starting price | ₹6.99 lakh, ex-showroom |
| Top petrol AMT price | ₹10.98 lakh, ex-showroom |
| Engine | 1.2-litre Z12E, 3-cylinder petrol |
| Fuel options | Petrol and CNG |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual and AMT |
| Safety technology | Level 2 ADAS, as stated in the article |
| Variants | E, S, G, V and V(O) |
| Booking amount | ₹11,000, as stated in the article |
| Expected deliveries | First week of November 2026, as stated in the article |
| Main competitor | Maruti Suzuki Baleno |
Toyota Glanza Gets New Features, Safety Updates
The new Glanza gets a new front bumper, larger grille, redesigned fog lamp housings and new exterior color choices. Inside, Toyota has added ventilated front seats, wireless smartphone charging and other improved connectivity features.
Level 2 ADAS package includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning and autonomous emergency braking. Safety features include six airbags, vehicle stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system and a 360-degree camera.
The hatchback is available in five variants - E, S, G, V and the newly introduced V(O).
Launch highlights include:
- Price, starting: ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Top petrol AMT trim: ₹10.98 lakh
- Engine: 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, petrol
- Transmission: 5-speed manual and AMT
- Fuel Types: Petrol & CNG
- Book now: 15 October 2023
- Deliveries: First week of November 2026
The booking amount has been set at ₹11,000. The new Glanza also comes with Toyota’s standard warranty of 3 years or 1,00,000 km with an option to extend the coverage.
New Motor and Automatic CNG Option
The new Glanza is equipped with a 1.2-litre Z12E petrol engine that generates 61 kW of power and 112.4 Nm of torque.
The CNG version makes 51.3 kW and 101.8 Nm. Toyota has introduced an automated manual transmission (AMT) for its CNG variants, giving customers an option other than the standard manual gearboxes.
Claimed fuel economy figures are:
| Powertrain | Mileage |
| Petrol Manual | 23.80 km/l |
| Petrol AMT | 24.77 km/l |
| CNG Manual | 33.61 km/kg |
| CNG AMT | 34.47 km/kg |
The addition of CNG-AMT could attract buyers who want lower running costs without having to run a manual gearbox in heavy traffic.
Toyota Glanza Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Glanza is based on the same platform and powertrain as the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and is made by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (NSE: MARUTI | BSE: 532500).
Maruti launched the updated Baleno in September 2026 at a starting price of ₹6.10 lakh. Its starting price after launch was ₹5.99 lakh as opposed to the Glanza's ₹6.99 lakh.
This means that the starting price of the two models is different by ₹1 lakh.
Both the cars are competing against Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz in the premium hatchback segment. Pricing, availability of equipment, service networks and ownership costs will affect consumer tastes.
How Are Toyota’s Sales Doing And What’s Next?
Toyota Kirloskar Motor sold a total of 28,218 units in September 2026 which includes 25,027 units in the domestic market and 3,191 units in exports.
Sales during January-September 2026 stood at 2,94,914 units, up 8% YoY. Domestic sales increased by 9% to 2,69,619 units while exports fell 2% to 25,295 units.
The updated Glanza expands Toyota’s portfolio in the hatchback segment at a time when customers are more inclined toward safety technology, fuel efficiency and convenience features.
Its sales will depend on customer acceptance of the new equipment, the price of the car relative to competing models and demand for the automatic CNG versions.
