Toyota Glanza

Toyota has launched the 2026 Glanza facelift, which is a rebadged version of the recently launched Maruti Baleno. It gets the same changes, with revisions to the exterior design, new feature additions, a stronger safety package and a big change underneath the bonnet. 

The facelifted Toyota Glanza continues to rival the Maruti Baleno, Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20. But what do these changes mean for the Glanza, and does it ultimately provide you with a better package?

Just like the outgoing Maruti Baleno and Toyota Glanza, the differences between the two cars are minor. Toyota takes a slightly bolder approach, which makes the hatchback look more aggressive. 

Up front, the headlights with the LED DRLs and LED projector units remain the same, nothing's changed there. But the grille in between them has now been revised, with the Toyota badge now moved up to the bonnet. The grille now takes up the centre stage and gets a honeycomb mesh. Minor tweaks have been made to the bumper as well to keep things fresh and they continue to house the fog lights, which are LEDs here.

There have been zero changes made to the design and profile of the new Glanza (check old vs new Glanza here). It continues to be a simple hatchback, which sits on 16-inch alloy wheels. There is a little bit of chrome garnish on the door handles and the window sills, which add a bit of spark to the car. 

The theme of simplicity continues at the rear with the car still sporting similar C-shaped LED tail lights. The body-coloured bumper remains the same and sober with reflector lights on either side of the number plate. 

With this facelift, not much of the lifting has been done on the exterior itself. It isn’t the most modern-looking hatchback at this price but it continues to be up to date. You can explore all the design updates in high quality images in our story here.

Toyota has added a few new colour options, taking the total exterior options to 7 colours which include Cafe White, Enticing Silver, Gaming Grey, Insta Blue, Sportin Red, Bluish Black and new Digital Teal Green. You can check out our detailed guide of the Glanza’s variant-wise colour options to know which shade is available with each variant.

There are no changes inside, and the 2026 Glanza continues to get the same layered dashboard design with a dual-tone theme and splattering of chrome accents throughout for some contrast and premium feel.

Those premium feels are also aided by the leatherette seats. Quality remains acceptable with plastics all around, finished on the smoother side. Fit and finish are solid, and the cabin scores high on ergonomics with physical buttons for all important controls. The AC panel continues to get toggles and buttons, which are easy to use. 

Front seats

There has been no change in terms of the seat cushioning and supports, which continue to be comfortable for short journeys. Drivers will appreciate seat height adjustment along with a tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel. 

A bonus point is that these seats now get ventilation, which cools the base and back. 

Rear seats

The space factor of the Glanza remains intact with this facelift, which means it is a good 4-seater. A tall person behind another is an easy fit. 

In terms of creature comforts, the passengers get rear AC vents and Type-C charging ports. A central armrest would’ve been really appreciated. 

Boot space

The Toyota Glanza facelift has a boot space of 318 litres. It also gets a 60:40 split for additional storage. The CNG variants make use of a single CNG tank so the boot space is compromised there, unlike some of Tata's CNG options.

Previously, the Toyota Glanza offered all the functional features you’d expect from a car its size, which wouldn’t make you miss anything. But it now adds features that offer you better creature comfort. 

Those daily-use features that have been carried over include push-button start/stop, keyless entry, auto AC, power windows, rear AC vents, an electrically adjustable and foldable outside rear-view mirror, and charging ports. 

The screen size remains the same at 9-inch and it gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For the driver, there’s no full digital display, but a tiny MID display between the analogue dials (which continues to look classy). But it still continues to get a head-up display. 

The new additions include front ventilated seats which get three levels of cooling and a wireless phone charger. It also features a branded 6-speaker sound system.

A big change for the Toyota Glanza facelift comes in its safety package. The standard kit remains the same with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, ISOFIX mounts and reverse parking sensors. 

Higher variants also get a tyre pressure monitoring system and a 360-degree camera. 

But, it now gets Level-2 ADAS autonomous driving assistance systems, including features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure prevention and autonomous emergency braking. This is a feature shared with its twin, the Baleno.

Just like the Baleno, the 2026 Toyota Glanza has shifted from its 4-cylinder petrol engine to a smaller, but same-capacity 3-cylinder engine. Transmission options include both MT and AMT. There is a CNG powertrain as well (click here for more information about variant-wise availability). Here are all the output figures in the table:

Note: We've already driven the new Baleno, which shares the same engine, and as per our experience with that car, this engine is slightly down on refinement and high-speed performance without a doubt. But for city commutes the performance is smooth and usable. The difference will only be noticeable at higher speeds, beyond 60 km/h.

The 2026 Toyota Glanza is available in five broad variants: E, S, G, V, V(O).

Toyota Glanza E

• Petrol manual-only variant.

• Gets a basic design with body-coloured bumpers, halogen projector headlights, fender-mounted turn indicators, LED taillights, shark fin antenna, and black outside door handles and rearview mirror. No alloy wheels, but gets a 15-inch steel wheel with a full wheel cap. 

• Dual-tone interior gets fabric seats. Features adjustable headrests for the front and rear passengers 

• Daily-use features include remote keyless entry, all power windows, tilt adjustments for the steering wheel, and manual AC. Also gets two 12V sockets.

• No touchscreen infotainment system or a sound system. Driver gets a monochrome MID display with analogue dials. 

• Strong standard safety kit includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold control, vehicle stability control, rear defogger, three-point seat belts, and ISOFIX mounts. 

• Here are more details on the E variant.

Toyota Glanza S

• Entry-level variant for the petrol (AMT) automated manual transmission. 

• Better exterior styling with small details like LED turn indicators in the body-coloured ORVMs, body-coloured door handles, and a black finish for the pillars.

• The interior feels fuller with the addition of a touchscreen but also slightly more premium with the piano black finishes. 

• Top functional feature additions include electric outside rearview adjustment, front central armrest and Type-A and C charging ports for the rear passengers.

• The entertainment kit gets a 7-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, with a 4-speaker sound system. 

• Safety kit features the addition of a tyre pressure monitoring system. 

Do not miss our detailed story on the S variant to explore how it looks like.

Toyota Glanza G

• Premium exterior styling with LED headlights, LED DRLs, 16-inch alloy wheels, and chrome on the outside door handles and trunk lid. 

• Better adjustment with tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjust, and driver height adjust.

• Feature package feels more modern with the push-button start/stop, auto AC, and reverse parking camera 

• Improved tech package with a bigger 9-inch infotainment system, a six-speaker sound system tuned by ARKAMYs, and a coloured MID display for the driver. 

• Also gets connected car technology like remote lock/unlock, Siri voice assistance capability, and safety alerts. 

• Rear wiper and washer are an important addition to the safety kit. 

Click here to explore more details about the G variant.

Toyota Glanza V

• Exterior enhancements include LED fog lights and UV-cut glass for better sun protection. 

• More premium interior experience with leatherette seats and wrapped steering wheel.

• The sound system gets a Clarion tuning instead of ARKAMYS.

• Top feature additions include a head-up display, auto ORVMs, a 360-degree camera, cruise control, ventilated seats and vanity mirror lamp.

• Auto inside rear-view mirror is the only addition in the safety kit.

Toyota Glanza V (O) 

• No exterior or interior styling revisions. 

• Only adds ADAS Level 2 features in the safety kit, including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and auto emergency braking. 

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• Pick the base variant if you are on an absolute budget because it does cover all the must-have basics that you would need. If you plan to get an infotainment system from the aftermarket, we would suggest you upgrade to the one above the base S variant. Not only does it get a factory-fit infotainment system and sound system but it also gets a lot of exterior enhancement and other functional improvements as well. 

• If you want a balanced package where you get modern looks and functional amenities as well, then we would recommend the mid-spec G variant.  

• Only opt for the V variant if you want the creature comforts and richer experience that come with it and you don’t mind paying for it. Otherwise you can easily live without those features as well. Pick the V optional if you want the convenience of ADAS features for highway runs.

The new Toyota Glanza doesn't give you a reason to consider it when compared to the Maruti Baleno based on the brochure. It is a simple family hatchback with a strong focus on comfort, practicality, and daily usability and the new features and safety tech make that package a little more desirable. The only reason for you to tilt towards the Glanza comes in the form of the Toyota badge itself, which offers a more premium brand image along with the promise of stress-free service, like it always has.

Other cases to consider 

Maruti Baleno 

Reasons to consider 

• More affordable by nearly Rs 1 lakh all around for the same package

Reasons to ignore

• Badge value isn't as strong

Here’s how Baleno fares with Glanza.

Tata Altroz

Reasons to consider 

• Stylish design doesn’t feel polarising

• The interior feels more premium and airy

• Better tech package with bigger screens

• Better second-row comfort 

• Option of a diesel engine and a more refined DCT with petrol  

• Get a single-pane sunroof

Reasons to ignore

• Petrol engine isn't as smooth and refined

• Ride quality feels slightly firmer in the city

• Misses out on ventilated seats and ADAS

Hyundai i20 

Reasons to consider

• Styling is more neutral

• CVT with petrol is smoother

• Gets a bigger main screen and an electric sunroof 

Reasons to ignore 

• No CNG option

• Ride quality feels stiff in the city

• Misses out on features like ventilated seats and ADAS

Read how i20 compares with Glanza.