Toyota has introduced a comprehensive update to the Glanza for 2026. Over a month ago, its badge-engineered Maruti counterpart, the Baleno, was updated as well. But how unique are both hatchbacks when placed side by side? From exterior, interior, features, and price, we explain all the differences and similarities between the Glanza facelift and the Maruti Baleno.
Toyota Glanza facelift vs Maruti Baleno: Exterior
The Glanza facelift and Baleno’s fascias are the biggest distinctions between them. The Glanza’s fascia gets a bold look with a chrome strip connecting the headlamps, a massive grille with a honeycomb pattern, and silver surrounds. A black trim on either side of the bumper encases rectangular LED fog lamps, and there are additional chrome strips on the bumper edges. The bumper gets a sportier dual-tone design with a gloss black chin spoiler.
Meanwhile, the Baleno’s fascia takes an elegant approach with a trapezoidal grille with a triangular pattern and three chrome strips. The sculpted bumper gets a monotone finish, and there's a gloss black trim that encases LED fog lamps that look similar to those on the Glanza. Though both hatchbacks get a similar shape for the LED headlamps, the detailing is different. Additionally, there are unique designs for the 16-inch alloy wheels for both models. Similar elements on both cars include a chrome finish for the window line, door handles, front fender garnish, and the strip on the bootlid. At the back, both models look nearly identical to each other.
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Toyota Glanza facelift vs Maruti Baleno: Interior and features
Unlike the outside, the interior of the Glanza facelift isn’t much different from the Baleno’s. Apart from the different colour scheme, seat upholstery, and obvious badging differences, the overall cabin layout remains the same. Both get a layered dashboard with a free-standing infotainment display and physical switches for the HVAC controls lower down. As for features, the Glanza facelift now gets front seat ventilation and a level 2 ADAS suite like the Baleno. Similarly, the Glanza facelift’s safety kit sees the inclusion of a tyre pressure monitoring system and six airbags standard across the lineup.
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Toyota Glanza facelift vs Maruti Baleno: Engines
Under the bonnet, the Glanza facelift and Baleno get the same powertrain options. Both offer petrol and CNG versions that use a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine. Petrol versions produce 83hp and 112Nm, while CNG versions deliver 70hp and 102Nm in CNG mode. Either powertrain is paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox. Additionally, both have identical claimed mileage figures: 23.80kpl (MT) and 24.77kpl (AMT) for the petrol, and 33.61km/kg (MT) and 34.47km/kg (AMT) for CNG versions.
Toyota Glanza facelift vs Maruti Baleno: Price
When it comes to prices of their respective petrol-powered versions, the Glanza facelift is pricier than the Baleno. Depending on the variant, the Glanza facelift will set you back by up to Rs 1 lakh over the Baleno. Moreover, both have an identical 3 years / 1,00,000km warranty.
All prices are ex-showroom, India
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