Toyota Glanza facelift vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Direct competition between Glanza facelift and Baleno facelift continues in the premium hatchback segment. Both cars are built on the same platform and have been recently updated. Maruti will launch the Baleno facelift in September 2026, while Toyota will launch the Glanza facelift in October 2026. In terms of price, Baleno is cheaper. Ex-showroom prices for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno start around ₹ 5.99 lakh (Sigma petrol manual) and go up to ₹ 9.99 lakh (Alpha O automatic).
Whereas the price of Toyota Glanza facelift starts from ₹ 6.99 lakh (E petrol manual) and reaches ₹ 10.98 lakh (VO automatic). That means Glanza is costlier by around one lakh rupees in the base variant itself. Both have features like new 1.2 liter three-cylinder engine, ventilated seats, level-2 ADAS and better mileage. If budget is a priority then Baleno seems to be a better option, while those who want Toyota’s service and brand value can choose Glanza. Let us understand the difference between the two.
Design and dimensions
The side and rear profiles of both the cars are almost similar, but the front design is different. The Glanza has a large honeycomb grille, silver accents, chrome strip and rectangular LED fog lamps, which give it a more premium look. The Baleno has a NEXWave grille and a slightly different bumper design. Both include new color options like teal green. The dimensions are the same. Its length is 3990 mm, wheelbase is 2520 mm and boot space is 318 litres.
Interior and Features
The cabin is spacious and both have almost the same layout. Glanza gets beige-black theme while Baleno gets black-blue theme. Both are available with a 9-inch touchscreen (wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay), ventilated front seats, cooled wireless charger, head-up display, auto climate control, rear AC vents and 360-degree camera (on top variants). Connected car features vary as Toyota i-Connect and Suzuki Connect.
safety detail
6 airbags are standard in both. ABS, EBD, ESP and hill hold are also available. Level-2 ADAS is available on the top variants (Glanza V(O) and Baleno Alpha(O)), which includes features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking. These hatchbacks are also expected to get 5-star safety rating from BNCAP.
Engine and Mileage
Both have the new Z12E 1.2 liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. In petrol mode it produces 83 hp and 112.4 Nm torque, while in CNG it produces 70 hp and 102 Nm. The gearbox is 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. Claimed mileage is 23.80 km/l in petrol manual, 24.77 km/l in AMT, 33.61 km/kg in CNG manual and 34.47 km/kg in AMT. Both also have idle start-stop.
Who to buy: Overall both the cars are almost similar. For price and value, Baleno is better, while for the Toyota brand and slightly different look, Glanza can be chosen. You can buy any one of these two according to your need and budget. Before choosing, definitely take a test drive once.
