Toyota has launched the base version of the Toyota Glanza, a new G MT (manual transmission) base variant for its Maruti Suzuki Baleno-based premium hatchback Glanza. It was only accessible in Smart Hybrid form with Suzuki’s 1.2-litre, K12N DualJet mild-hybrid powertrain.
Toyota Glanza G MT Launched
Four months later from its launch, Toyota has introduced a new, more affordable version of the Glanza, which gets the 1.2-litre, K12M engine deprived of a mild-hybrid system. Priced at just ₹ 6.98 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), dissimilar from the exiting entry-level G MT variant, this one doesn’t come with a smart hybrid system but at the same time it is also ₹ 24,000 cheaper.
Both the entry-level variants are going to co-exist and are also going to carry on to get the same features and creature comforts. On the other hand, the Toyota Glanza is only offered in two trim choices and those are G and V, which are corresponding to the Zeta and Alpha trim of the Baleno, as well as they are now divided into total of five variants such as G MT, G MT (Smart Hybrid), V MT, G CVT, and V CVT.
Toyota Glanza G MT Priced in India
At this price range, the K12M-powered Glanza G MT challenges the Glanza G Smart Hybrid by a noteworthy Rs 24,000. On the other hand, it is worth stating that while the K12M-powered Glanza G MT is very much affordable as compared to the Smart Hybrid version, it is also less fuel-efficient at the same time.
The new entry-level Toyota Glanza G variant comprises of the regular 1.2-litre VVT petrol engine, as well as like the other, this too is a Bharat Stage VI (BS6) compliant engine. The 1197 cc, four-cylinder engine is paired to stir out 82 bhp at 6,000 rpm, which is around 6 bhp less than what the minor hybrid version creates. The K12M MT’s fuel efficiency is rated at 21.01kpl, while on the other hand the K12N Smart Hybrid’s fuel proficiency figure is rated at 23.87kpl.
As with the Baleno, the Glanza’s engine choices are BS6-compliant. The 1.2-litre, K12M produces 83hp and 113Nm of torque, as well as the K12N DualJet engine with the mild-hybrid system that creates 90hp and 113Nm of torque. The options of Gearbox for the Glanza comprises of a 5-speed manual as well as a CVT.
Toyota Glanza G MT Specification Features
Talking about its equipment, there are no such changes on the K12M-powered Toyota Glanza G MT, therefore it gets the similar automatic climate control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay a height-adjustable driver’s seat, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system paired with Bluetooth connectivity, dual-tone alloy wheels and so on.
The Glanza is the first ever product to develop from the Toyota-Suzuki joint venture, which is also going to see Maruti Suzuki providing the Vitara Brezza, the Ciaz and the Ertiga to Toyota in the coming time.
