The Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza have undergone a generational upgrade for 2022. With this new iteration, the premium hatchbacks, essentially identical cars, now come with a new exterior design, significant changes inside the cabin, and upgrades under the hood. Not only this, but now they also offer an expanded feature list, making them at par with their competitors. In addition to the abovementioned changes, one of the most essential upgrades these cars have received is in the safety category. They now not only boast of a more robust body shell but also are loaded with several active as well as passive safety systems. However, keeping these similarities aside, let’s dive deeper into how the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno stands against in comparison to the 2022 Toyota Glanza.

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In New Delhi, the on-road prices of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno start from Rs. 7,29,917 and go up to Rs. 10.86,307. While in Mumbai, the on-road prices of this hatchback fall in the range of Rs. 8,02,394 to Rs. 11,59,208. Similarly, in Bangalore, its prices start from Rs. 8,36,906 and go up to Rs. 12,10,725. The on-road prices of the Baleno start from Rs. 7,75,217 and go up to Rs. 11,42,436 in the city of Chennai. In Hyderabad, the on-road prices of this premium hatchback fall in the range of Rs. 7,81,149 to Rs. 11,55,022.

In the city of Pune, the on-road prices of the Baleno start from Rs. 7,78,410 and go up to Rs. 11,49,821. While in Kolkata, the on-road prices of this premium hatchback fall in the range of Rs. 7,34,930 to Rs. 10,87,100. And finally, in the city of Kochi, the prices of the Maruti Baleno start from Rs. 7,68,948 and go up to Rs. 11,38,624.

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Moving on to the 2022 Toyota Glanza, in New Delhi, the on-road prices of this premium hatchback start from Rs. 8,13,921 and go up to Rs. 11,85,589. While in Mumbai, the on-road prices of the Glanza fall in the range of Rs. 7,95,768 to Rs. 11,82,760. Similarly, in Bangalore, its prices start from Rs. 7,95,640 and go up to Rs. 11,95,017. The on-road prices of the Toyota Glanza begin from Rs. 8,12,114 and go up to Rs. 11,94,809 in Chennai.

In Hyderabad, the on-road prices of this premium hatchback fall in the range of Rs. 8,07,183 to Rs. 12,03,269. In the city of Pune, the on-road prices of the Glanza start from Rs. 7,60,464 and go up to Rs. 11,48,084. While in Kolkata, the on-road prices of this premium hatchback fall in the range of Rs. 7,27,814 to Rs. 10,98,534. And finally, in Kochi, the prices of the Toyota Glanza start from Rs. 7,59,791 and go up to Rs. 11,47,062.

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno is currently offered in four variants. These are namely Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. The ex-showroom prices of these variants are Rs. 6,49,000, Rs. 7,33,000, Rs. 8,26,000, and Rs. 9,21,000 respectively. Apart from the base Sigma, all the rest of the variants are available with manual as well as automated manual transmission options. These are namely Delta AGS, Zeta AGS, and Alpha AGS. They retail at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 7,83,000, Rs. 8,76,000, and Rs. 9,71,000 respectively.

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Like the Baleno, the Toyota Glanza is also offered in four variants. These are E, S, G, and V. They retail at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 6,53,000, Rs. 7,43,000, Rs. 8,41,000, and Rs. 9,41,000 respectively. In addition to these, and apart from the base E variant, just like the Baleno, the rest of Glanza’s variants are also available with an automated manual transmission. These S AMT, G AMT, and V AMT. They retail at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 7,93,000, Rs. 8,91,000, and Rs. 9,91,000 respectively.

The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is powered by a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder K-Series petrol engine. This engine can churn out 88 horsepower and 113 Nm of peak torque. As standard, Maruti is offering the Baleno with a 5-speed manual transmission. However, a 5-speed automated manual transmission is available in select variants. With the 2022 update, the Baleno does not come with mild-hybrid technology. However, it still continues to be offered with the idle stop-start system for better fuel efficiency. The Baleno comes with 37 liters of fuel tank capacity. In addition, this hatchback provides 318 liters of boot space. This premium hatchback comes with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. Suspension duties are taken care of by MacPherson struts at the front. While at the back, it gets a Torsion beam set up.

The 2022 Toyota Glanza also shares the same engine as the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. It also comes with the same K-Series, 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine. Like in the Baleno, this engine churns out 88 horsepower and 113 Nm of peak torque. As standard, the Glanza is available with a 5-speed manual transmission. As is the case with the Baleno, the Glanza too is offered with the option of a 5-speed automated manual transmission in specific variants. Here too, you see the availability of an idle stop-start system. The Toyota Glanza shares its boot and fuel tank capacity with the Baleno. These stand at 318 liters and 37 liters, respectively. This hatchback comes with disk brakes up front with drum brakes at the rear. In terms of suspension, the Glanza gets MacPherson struts at the front with Torsion beams at the back.

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Despite not having a mild-hybrid system, the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno offers impressive fuel-efficiency figures. This is true for its manual as well as automatic transmission variants. For example, the 1.2-liter petrol engine of this premium hatchback with the 5-speed manual transmission has an ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figure of 22.35 km/l. While for the AGS variants, this figure stands at 22.94 km/l. In real-world conditions, we can expect these figures to fall in the range of 18-20 km/l depending upon the driving conditions.

As the Toyota Glanza uses the same engine as the Maruti Baleno and has the same weight, its ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figures are identical to that of the Baleno. For the manual variants, this figure stands at 22.35 km/l, and for the AGS variants, it is 22.94 km/l. Like the Baleno, in real-world conditions, expect these figures to fall between 18-20 km/l.

As the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza are essentially the same vehicles, their feature list remains identical through their respective variants. For instance, on the outside, the top-spec trims of these cars are equipped with LED projector headlamps, LED fog lamps, and LED tail lamps. In addition, they both come with stylish alloy wheels and a must for Indian weather: UV cut glass. Furthermore, the Baleno and the Glanza come with several chrome highlights on the outside, increasing their visual appeal.

On the inside, the top-spec variants of these hatchbacks offer a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a sliding front center armrest, and front and rear adjustable headrests. Also included in the feature list is a 60:40 split back seat. Further adding comfort and convenience are features such as a heads-up display, cruise control, auto-dimming IRVMS, auto-folding ORVM, rear AC vents, and ports at the rear for fast-charging your devices. The features also include a push-button start-stop system, automatic climate control, steering mounted audio controls, height adjustment for the driver’s seat, and rear washer and wiper.

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza come with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system for audio and entertainment. In addition, this touchscreen unit comes with a floating layout, unlike the previous generation, where it was housed in the center console itself. Known as the SmartPlay Pro+, this system supports connectivity through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. What’s even more interesting is that now this system supports over-the-air updates with the help of smartphones.

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In both the cars, this system can be controlled with the help of voice commands. In addition, there is a four-speaker, two tweeter sound system available in both of these cars. However, in the Baleno, this comes with surround sense featured powered by ARKAMYS. On the safety front, the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza come as standard with dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child-seat anchorage points, rear parking sensors, brake assist, high-speed alert system, and seat belt pre-tensioners with load limiters. In addition, choosing the top-spec trims adds additional safety equipment such as side and curtain airbags, a rear parking camera, ESP with hill assist, and a 360-degree surround-view camera.

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available with six color options. There are:

New Toyota Glanza is available with five color options. These are:

A: The Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza are pretty similar. Both are, in fact, the exact same vehicle, with them having slight visual changes based on their respective manufacturers. Their list of equipment, as well as the engine and transmission options, are also identical. But we see that in terms of prices there is a minor between the two. Across their variant line-ups, we see a difference of Rs. 10,000 in their ex-showroom prices., with the Baleno having a lower price than the Glanza.

A: Choosing between the Toyota Glanza and the Maruti Baleno will be like deciding which one of your hands looks the better; they are both the same. The decision to choose between either of the two then rests solely on your decision as to which brand you want to choose: Maruti Suzuki or Toyota. One factor which can affect your decision is the aftersales warranty. All Nexa cars from Maruti come with a standard warranty of just 2 years. However, every Toyota comes as standard with 5 years o

A: The Maruti Baleno and the Toyota Glanza come with the same 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine. This engine is capable of producing 88 horsepower along with 113 Nm of peak torque. However, this engine is paired as standard to a 5-speed manual transmission. While there is a 5-speed automated manual transmission option available on both cars. Hence, when it comes to performance, both these cars have similar figures.

A: The mileage of the Toyota Glanza and Maruti Baleno are identical. They both have an ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figure of 22.35 km/l for the manual transmission variants and 22.94 km/l for the automatic transmission variants. However, in real-world conditions, expect the mileage to be 18-20 km/l depending upon driving conditions.

A: Yes, the Toyota Glanza is manufactured by Maruti. This is part of the deal signed between the two global automakers. Under this, both have agreed to share products and technology. Toyota will get the Glanza that is entirely manufactured by Maruti to be sold directly at its dealerships.

A: Regarding safety, the Maruti Baleno and the Toyota Glanza have equal standing. This is because both are essentially the exact vehicle, having the same body shell, chassis, and onboard safety equipment. They both come as standard with the safety features mandated by law in India.

A: The maintenance cost of the Toyota Glanza is not high compared to the Maruti Baleno. There may be minor differences in terms of labor charges depending upon the manufacturers; however, when summed up, the overall maintenance costs for both these cars will be the same.

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