Baleno VS Glanza

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Same design, different companies

Usually when two cars of the same segment are being compared we try to spot differences in their design and interiors and decide which of those will be most usable for whom. In this case however, there are no differences in design, both the cars look exactly alike apart from the

logos. If you see the car on your side, we doubt you’ll be able to tell whether it is a Baleno or a Glanza.

In India, the Glanza is the first shared product from Toyota and Suzuki’s collaboration. Most people expected Toyota to make some changes to the Baleno to set it apart from the competition, but all that was changed was the grille, the name, and Toyota badges in place of the Suzuki emblems.

The Glanza and the Maruti are physically identical, with the same length, height, and breadth, as well as the same wheelbase and 339-litre boot. Even on the inside, they’re similar, but for the Toyota emblem on the steering wheel, with the same interior colour scheme and 7.0-inch

touchscreen infotainment system.

Glanza

Baleno

The engine and variations are the most significant differences. The Baleno is available in a variety of trim levels and price ranges, starting with the base Sigma petrol at Rs 5.58 lakh and ending with the Alpha petrol- CVT at Rs 8.90 lakh. The Toyota Glanza, on the other hand, will only come in two high trims: G (based on the Baleno Zeta) and V (based on the Baleno Alpha), all of which share the same features as the respective Baleno model.

The Glanza GMT is only available with the 90hp, 1.2- litre K12N engine and mild-hybrid system, whilst the VMT is only available with the 83hp, 1.2-litre K12M engine and no mild-hybrid system. Both the Glanza and the Baleno come with a 5-speed manual and a 7-step CVT powertrain

Baleno

Glanza

The infotainment system in the Toyota Glanza has been renamed ‘Smart Playcast,’ but it’s essentially the same as the SmartPlay Studio unit in the Baleno. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available.

While the VMT, GMT, and CVT models are identical to their Baleno counterparts, the Glanza GMT is roughly Rs 65,000 cheaper than the Baleno Zeta Smart Hybrid on which it is based. The G MT is substantially less expensive than the Zeta Smart Hybrid, and the G MT has

the same features as the Zeta Smart Hybrid.

The Glanza’s longer standard warranty is a notable distinction. As with other Toyota vehicles in India, the Toyota Glanza comes with a standard 3-year/ 1,00,000km warranty. In comparison, the Baleno comes with a basic 2-year/40,000km warranty. In this regard,

the Glanza appears to be a better deal than the Baleno, especially considering that Toyota includes a more complete warranty at no additional cost.