2022 Toyota Glanza Review: Upping The Stakes – carandbike

The Toyota Glanza is presumably the preferred product to return out of the Suzuki-Toyota partnership. And it proved its mettle by making greater than 65,000 deliveries of the automobile, particularly to a youthful viewers from Tier II and Tier III markets since its launch in 2019. For 2022, the corporate has launched a refreshed Glanza, in time with the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however this time round, the corporate has reworked components of the automobile to make it look extra like a Toyota, slightly than a Maruti Suzuki, definitely upping the stakes within the already congested premium hatchback house. We have the automobile with us right now to examine every thing that’s new, and improved than the earlier model, and if it is smart to purchase as soon as.

Design

We had our complaints with the way in which the earlier Glanza appeared. It imitated the Baleno to a big extent and barely had a appeal of its personal. The designers took discover and experimented a bit with the outside design of the automobile, particularly the fascia, and the end result speaks. The Glanza now will get a slimmer grille design that sits nicely with its Toyota heritage. The firm has additionally labored on the entrance bumpers with a reprofiled design that has fake carbon fibre inlays whereas the brand new headlights with the L-formed Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) are totally different and fairly distinctive. But that is the place most variances finish, because the profile and the rear, are largely equivalent to the Baleno. The Toyota wheel cap on the 16-inch alloys is the one giveaway right here.

The Toyota wheel cap on the 16-inch alloys is the one giveaway right here.
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The again, albeit with the Toyota and Glanza badges, every thing else from the LED taillamps to the rear bumper to the place of the boot lid is predicated on the 2022 Baleno. The 318-litre baggage house can also be alike. Overall, we like what Toyota has carried out with the entrance, and will even go to the extent to say that the Glanza is a greater-wanting possibility when put next with the 2022 Baleno, despite the fact that we’d’ve cherished brisker components that had been typical to Toyota.

The again, albeit with the Toyota and Glanza badges, every thing else from the LED taillamps to the rear bumper to the place of the boot lid is predicated on the 2022 Baleno.
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Tech and Interior

Toyota’s designers have restricted their inputs to the outside and have not gone out of their methods to change the general design of the cabin. Most of the weather on the 2022 Glanza are sourced from the 2022 Baleno, however surprisingly, it really works unusually nicely collectively. For the cabin, Toyota has gone with the Black & Beige therapy and is properly carried out on the dashboard, door playing cards, and seats. The high quality feels at par with the opposite premium automobiles within the section, if not higher. There are not any mushy-contact supplies on provide, however it nonetheless has a premium really feel to it due to the superior plastic high quality used. The air-con vents and the leatherette-wrapped steering give an upmarket sense and do not lack something. Then there’s the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, however that is solely with the V variant, whereas the G trim will get a smaller 7-inch touchscreen. Base trims miss out on both.

For the cabin, Toyota has gone with the Black & Beige therapy and is properly carried out on the dashboard, door playing cards, and seats.
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However, this unit is kind of responsive to the touch and is aesthetically pleasing. Both techniques are synced with Toyota i-Connect and reply to “Hello Google” and “Hey Siri”. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are restricted to the highest-spec solely. The Heads-Up-Display is a brand new addition and we have additionally seen it on the 2022 Baleno, and so is the 360-diploma digicam with 4 parking sensors. The seats provide nice consolation and are sculpted in a strategy to provide quantity of underneath-thigh and again assist even for passengers with the same body as mine.

The 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system is just with the V variant, whereas the G trim will get a smaller 7-inch touchscreen. Base trims miss out on both. 
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The rear seat continues to supply ample room for knees, however it turns into barely constricted for the pinnacle, particularly for taller people. You additionally get rear AC vents and two USB ports – an ordinary one and a Type C.

The rear seat continues to supply ample room for knees, however it turns into barely constricted for the pinnacle.
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Engine

Things have been upgraded underneath the hood and for good thoughts you! The 2022 Toyota Glanza comes with a single new powertrain- a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated K12N engine, ditching the delicate-hybrid system whereas retaining the engine cease-begin performance tuned to enhance effectivity.

The AMT unit is a primary for Toyota. 
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This engine develops 90 bhp @6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @4,400 rpm, paired with a brand new 5-pace AMT unit that helps decrease emissions. But how does all this translate to raised efficiency, and even improved journey & dealing with on the 2022 Toyota Glanza as the corporate claims?

Performance

The new engine is eager, however not as free-revving because the K12B unit, definitely not what we anticipated from this unit. However, it’ll get you off the road with out reluctance however the run-as much as the two,000 rpm is not essentially the most pleasing. Things even out when you push it previous 4,000 rpm mark, however we’d recommend preserving the revs on the larger spectrum to actually get something out of this engine, notably on highways. For driving within the metropolis, a mild faucet on the throttle retains issues shifting.

Things even out when you push it previous the 4,000 rpm mark, however we’d recommend preserving the revs on the larger spectrum to actually get something out of this engine, notably on highways.
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The refinement degree on the 2022 Glanza is fairly good, and Toyota has carried out a good job on preserving the cabin noise to the minimal, though some noise does seep in, however is not an enormous let-down. The new automated unit is definitely a welcome addition, changing the outdated CVT unit. It does permit some respite when it comes to smoothness in comparison with different AMTs however lacks the finesse. At decrease revs although, there’s a perceptible hesitancy in altering gears between the 1^st until the three^rd, however it may be considerably negated with the assistance of handbook mode operated by way of the lever.

Fuel Efficiency

Much more has modified although. The weight has gone up considerably and is now nearly 60-70 kgs heavier than the earlier mannequin primarily due to the change in panels, a brand new suspension set-up, and newer brakes. Along with the brand new gearbox, the automobile can also be now tuned for delivering excessive gasoline effectivity, and the AMT does simply that. The claimed return of as excessive as 22.94 kmpl right here is an enchancment from the 19.56 kmpl supplied by the earlier CVT model. The sturdy mid-vary on the Glanza could be very evident however it takes time to get used to the truth that the automobile is tuned for larger effectivity and a cushty drive slightly than a sporty and spirited one.

Since there is not any delicate-hybrid system, sustaining a gradual effectivity determine means driving round with a lightweight foot.
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Ride & Handling

Along with all of the updates on the 2022 Toyota Glanza, the automobile additionally sits on a brand new suspension, and the result’s evident with an improved journey high quality that’s inclined to consolation. It does nicely in stopping any discomfort to the occupants and soaks up most bumps, and undulations regardless of various speeds.

The automobile sits on a brand new suspension, and the result’s evident with an improved journey high quality that’s inclined to consolation, not notably for carving out corners.
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At excessive speeds, the 2022 Glanza stays pliant with a sure degree of composure. Handling can also be improved with a recalibrated steering and is balanced properly. It turns rapidly and even centres with urgency, excellent for maneuvering in tight areas. In a straight line or on highways, we skilled some slack. But the automobile weighs up nicely sufficient for a fast lane change, with a forgivable physique roll.

Safety

The 2022 Toyota Glanza is just not but crash-examined by Global NCAP, and neither is the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno, but each automobiles adjust to the newest Indian crash check norms. Built on Maruti’s Heartech platform, we count on a sure degree of shelter from the excessive power and extremely-excessive-power metal in addition to the 6-airbags on Glanza’s G and V trims, whereas the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and Hill Hold Control come solely with choose variants. Then, there’s Toyota i-Connect, which presents greater than 45 options, making your life easier. 

Boot house is beneficiant at 318-litre. 
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Prices & Verdict

Toyota performed it secure by promoting the Glanza as a automobile for the millennials and younger consumers, slightly than as a premium & aspirational automobile comparable to its religious sibling. It has many points working for it, and the sturdy gross sales solely add to it. The nimble dealing with is greater than sufficient for every day metropolis utilization and can also be geared up for a weekend getaway due to the ample boot house coupled with the excessive gasoline effectivity figures. Furthermore, priced between ₹ 6.53 lakh to ₹ 9.91 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), for the 7 trims it presents in each handbook and automated choices, makes a robust case for the Glanza.

Toyota’s dependable aftersales service makes the Glanza a wise alternative for anybody on the lookout for a premium hatchback at this worth level.
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But then once more, it’s marginally costly to the 2022 Baleno however stays extra inexpensive than the Hyundai i20. Combine that with Toyota’s dependable aftersales service and the Glanza definitely makes for a wise alternative for anybody searching for a premium hatchback on this worth vary, even with the handbook model. Unless you might be on the lookout for one thing sporty, then there are different choices within the section itself.

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