The new Toyota Glanza takes on the rivals like the Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, and the Honda Jazz
The new Toyota Glanza was recently launched in the Indian market and not only boasts an updated exterior design but in addition to this, also gets a new cabin with an updated dashboard layout, new features, and refreshed powertrain options. While the car faces stiff competition from the rivals like the Hyundai i20 and the Maruti Baleno in India, here is why you should buy the new Toyota Glanza over its rivals in the premium hatchback segment.
Toyota Glanza – The No-Nonsense Hatchback
Fresh and Sophisticated Look
While the new Glanza shares most of its styling with the new Baleno, there are enough changes that give it a unique character. For starters, the new Glanza features a new front fascia that is complemented by a slimmer grille, new front bumpers with faux carbon fibre inlays and new LED headlights with L-shaped DRLs. The side profile and the rear are largely identical to the Baleno save for the new alloy wheels design. All these changes not only give it a strong road presence, but also give it a more sophisticated and upmarket look.
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It’s Comfortable!
Move inside the new Glanza and you will notice that the seats are not only comfortable but also offer impressive space, even for tall adults. The second row is also good and the overall setup makes the new Glanza a great car for anyone looking for a spacious and comfortable five-seater. In addition to this, the seats offer commendable support for the lower back and will keep the occupants comfortable and fatigue-free on those long highway trips.
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Feature-Loaded And Practical
With the launch of the new iteration of the new Toyota Glanza, Toyota is now offering features like automatic climate control, HUD, push-button start, and more. The new Glanza also gives stiff competition to the rivals like the i20 and the Altroz with its feature-rich cabin. Having said this, a long features list, a spacious and comfortable cabin, and impressive quality levels make the Glanza a worthy choice for anyone looking for a well-built and practical car in this segment.
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Performance, Fuel Economy, And Driving Experience
The new Toyota Glanze is offered with an 1197 cc, four-cylinder petrol engine that churns out a peak power output of 89 PS while the maximum torque output stands at 113 Nm. Unlike before, the new Glanza is not offered with a CVT gearbox but can be had either with a 5-speed MT or AM gearbox option. This engine also gets idle start-stop as a standard part of the package across all the variants.
Having said this, the new motor not only offers better fuel economy figures but in addition to this, also offers better refinement levels and driveability. The new 5-speed AMT further enhances the practicality and is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and fuel-efficient city commuter. The performance of this motor is impressive and a strong low-end further makes the Glanza a great car for stop-go traffic. In all, the performance offered by this motor is better than many of the rivals and the strong refinement levels and commendable fuel economy figures help it have an edge over many of its rivals in the market.
In addition to the smooth and powerful powertrain, the new Glanza also offers an easy-to-drive package for the buyers, all thanks to the excellent visibility from the driver’s seat and a light weight steering wheel.
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Sorted After-Sales Support
Toyota is known for its strong after-sales support and not only offers fuss-free maintenance for the buyers but also has a well-laid-out after-sales support network across the country. In addition to this, it also offers a commendable service experience for the buyers while the availability of the spare parts too is sorted and better than most of the brands.
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Final Verdict
The Toyota Glanza is currently one of the most sorted offerings in the market and not only gives tough competition to its direct rivals but in addition to this, is a worthy choice for anyone looking for a car under Rs 10-15 lakh price bracket. It also offers a powerful powertrain, a reliable setup, and a feature-rich cabin for buyers. All these things make it a great choice for anyone looking for a VFM and a dependable companion for the everyday commute as well as for long-distance commutes.
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