2022 Toyota Glanza Facelift Launched In India At Rs. 6.39 Lakh

2022 Toyota Glanza features an assortment of updates both on the inside and out; derives power from a 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine with MT and AMT options

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) began the teaser campaign of the new Glanza a few weeks ago and since then most of its details came out arousing anticipation amongst enthusiasts. The 2022 Toyota Glanza has officially been launched today with a starting price of Rs. 6.39 lakh for the base variant and it goes all the way up to Rs. 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for the range-topping model.

The Japanese auto major looks to take advantage of the good reception for the rebadged Glanza and Urban Cruiser in the latest instalment that sees both models getting a big upgrade (all-new Urban Cruiser will launch following the debut of new-gen Vitara Brezza this year). Compared to the previous model, the 2022 Glanza gets a number of revisions inside and out.

More importantly, it does have telling visual differences compared to the recently introduced Baleno facelift, which it is based on. The outgoing Glanza was differentiated from the pre-facelifted Baleno only by a slight margin but now the new premium hatchback gains a sportier chrome grille and more appealing changes at the front.

The front fascia comprises a restyled grille with a horizontal chrome trim connecting the sleeker headlamps that encompass new L-shaped integrated LED Daytime Running Lights. The muscular bonnet is the same as the new Baleno and below which a large Toyota badge can be seen while the updated bumper boasts C-shaped chrome housing for the circular fog lamps.

The central air inlet is wider than before and the body panels shared with the Baleno can be viewed from the side profile and the pillars as well as the silhouette are identical with no dimensional changes between them. However, the dual-tone alloy wheel design is new adding to the drama and the rear features new wraparound LED tail lamps that stretch into the updated tailgate.

In addition, a pronounced chrome trim running across the tailgate, updated rear bumper, integrated spoiler with high-mounted stop lamp, and a chromed window line are other highlights. Compared to the old Glanza, the interior changes in the 2022 model are massive as the new layered dashboard, centre console and updated instrumentation take the centre stage.

The dashboard has a more premium piano black trim running in the middle with a beige finish at the bottom and black on top. A free-standing nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system gets voice assist function, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and in-car connective features. The horizontally positioned AC vents have silver surrounds and the rear gets dedicated AC vents as well.

The equipment list composes a new flat-bottom steering wheel with mounted controls, automatic climate control, a pop-up heads-up display showing many information without distracting the driver, a 360-degree camera for the ease of parking in tight spaces, cruise control, push-button start/stop, a large multi-info display, new seats, power windows, auto-dimming IRVM, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs and so on.

The interior has a better build compared to the previous model and as for the performance, the familiar 1.2-litre four-cylinder DualJet petrol engine is utilised. It pumps out a maximum power of 89 PS at 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of peak torque delivered at 4,400 rpm. The powertrain is mated to a five-speed manual transmission as standard while a five-speed AMT is offered as an option.

The idle start/stop technology will help in conserving fuel as well and safety features like six airbags, ESP with hill hold and brake assist are also provided. As for colours, the new Glanza can be bought in red, blue, grey, white and silver shades.