Why Toyota made Glanza is same as Baleno?

Why Toyota made Glanza is same as Baleno?

Glanza vs Baleno: Engines and variants It’s no secret that the Glanza and Baleno are essentially the same car. They’re identical in terms of dimensions, so the Glanza is the same length, height and width as the Maruti, has the same wheelbase and the same 339-litre boot.

Is Toyota Glanza copy of Baleno?

Japanese auto major Toyota Thursday launched in India premium hatchback Glanza, its version of Suzuki’s Baleno, which it is sourcing from its compatriot as part of their collaboration. The Glanza has been tagged at an introductory price ranging from Rs 7.22 lakh to Rs 8.9 lakh.

Why did Toyota launch Glanza?

For the initial phase, they had decided to test the waters with something simple, which led to the launch of Toyota Glanza. Essentially a re-badged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the Glanza was introduced to serve as a solid entry-level product for Toyota, considering the Etios range had become obsolete.

Is Toyota Glanza and Baleno have same engine?

The Toyota Glanza is based on the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and shares the same platform. The engine on offer is the 1.2-litre petrol motor (K12B) which produces shy above 82PS. The engine comes mated to a five-speed manual and an optional CVT (continuously variable transmission) similar to the Baleno.

Is Glanza better than Baleno?

While all of the Glanza variants are priced exactly the same, its petrol mild-hybrid G variant is a whole Rs 65,000 cheaper than the corresponding Baleno variant, making it a clear winner. All these additional after sales services and more affordable pricing makes the Toyota Glanza a better pick in our books.

Is engine of Toyota Glanza and Baleno same?

The Toyota Glanza borrows both of the Baleno’s petrol engine options, but not the diesel. Both cars come with a 5-speed manual as standard, but a CVT is also on offer, although only with the 1.2-litre VVT petrol. Here’s a quick glance at the engine specifications.

Who manufactures Toyota Glanza?

Maruti Suzuki Plant
Toyota Glanza Will Be Manufactured Completely at Maruti Suzuki Plant.

Are the Maruti Baleno and Maruti Suzuki Glanza the same?

It’s no secret that the Glanza and Baleno are essentially the same car. They’re identical in terms of dimensions, so the Glanza is the same length, height and width as the Maruti, has the same wheelbase and the same 339-litre boot.

What is the Toyota-Maruti Suzuki collaboration all about?

Information about both carmakers sharing cross-badged models- Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Corolla were already known. However, the current collaboration also includes sharing two other models in the Indian and African market and Toyota taking Suzuki’s help to develop a new MPV.

What do we know about the Toyota-Suzuki Glanza?

We analyse. The Glanza is the first shared product to come from Toyota and Suzuki’s partnership in India. While the carmakers had announced the shared models in question, what was not known was the extent to which each manufacturer would add their ‘personality’ to the cars.

Should I buy the Toyota Glanza or the Toyota Baleno?

The Baleno, in comparison, comes with a standard 2-year/40,000km warranty. It’s in this department that the Glanza appears to be a better deal than the Baleno, especially considering the fact that Toyota is providing a more comprehensive warranty cover at no extra cost.