Toyota Kirloskar Motor Unveils 2026 Glanza with Advanced Features
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) officially launched the 2026 Toyota Glanza in India on October 14, 2026. Priced from ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the refreshed hatchback introduces a host of upgrades, including Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and luxurious ventilated front seats. Bookings for the new Glanza are set to commence on October 15, requiring an advance of ₹11,000, with deliveries anticipated to begin in the first week of November.
The 2026 Glanza aims to deliver a premium mobility experience, combining a sportier aesthetic with enhanced comfort and cutting-edge safety technologies, making it an attractive option for daily commutes and urban driving.
Design and Interior Enhancements
Sporty Exterior
The exterior of the new Glanza boasts a sharper and more dynamic look. Key design elements include a redesigned grille, a sporty front bumper, distinct side skirts, and elegant chrome accents. Illumination comes from advanced LED projector headlamps and stylish LED tail lamps, contributing to its modern and sophisticated appeal.
Premium Cabin Comfort
Inside, the 2026 Glanza elevates the driving experience with several premium features. Drivers will appreciate the ventilated front seats, wireless smartphone charging with cooling functionality, and a convenient head-up display. The cabin features dual-tone interiors, automatic climate control, and rear AC vents for passenger comfort. Additional conveniences include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, tilt-and-telescopic steering adjustment, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, push-button start, and 60:40 split rear seats for flexible cargo space.
Performance and Efficiency
Under the hood, the new Glanza is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Z12E petrol engine, which produces 61 kW of power and 112.4 Nm of torque. For environmentally conscious buyers, a CNG variant is also available, delivering 51.3 kW and 101.8 Nm of torque. Toyota has also introduced an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) option for the CNG variants, broadening accessibility.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the manual petrol variant is rated at 23.80 km/l, while the AMT petrol variant achieves an impressive 24.77 km/l, ensuring economical running costs.
Advanced Safety and Connectivity
Level 2 ADAS Suite
A significant highlight of the 2026 Glanza is the integration of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This comprehensive safety suite includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, lane-departure prevention, autonomous emergency braking, and high-beam assist, providing an extra layer of protection and driver support.
Smart Infotainment and i-Connect
The Glanza features a 22.86-cm Smart Playcast Pro infotainment system, offering seamless integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Furthermore, Toyota’s i-Connect system provides advanced connectivity features such as remote locking and unlocking, vehicle health monitoring, safety alerts, geofencing, smartwatch connectivity, and voice-assistance compatibility, ensuring drivers stay connected and informed.
Beyond ADAS, standard safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control, hill-hold control, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, a 360-degree camera, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child-seat anchors.
Pricing, Availability, and Ownership Benefits
The 2026 Toyota Glanza is available in seven vibrant colours: Cafe White, Enticing Silver, Gaming Grey, Sportin Red, Insta Blue, Bluish Black, and Digital Teal Green. Toyota offers a standard warranty of three years or 1,00,000 km, extendable to five years or 2,20,000 km, alongside 24x7 roadside assistance and 60-minute Express Maintenance benefits.
Executive Perspectives
Tadashi Asazuma, Deputy Managing Director at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, highlighted the new model's evolution, stating, “The new model builds on the Glanza’s legacy with a sharper and sportier design, a more premium cabin experience and advanced safety technologies.”
Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business at TKM, affirmed that the enhancements in safety, convenience, and connectivity are designed to deliver a “premium mobility experience” to customers.