Toyota launched the facelifted Glanza on 14 October 2026, and the range now runs to 13 Toyota Glanza variants, from ₹6,99,000 for the E manual to ₹10,98,000 for the V(O) automatic (Delhi ex-showroom, prices checked 24 October 2026). That is a ₹3,99,000 spread on one hatchback with one engine size, so the real question for most buyers is not whether to buy a Glanza but which one.
This piece walks up the range one variant at a time, the way a good car variant comparison should, and asks a simple question of each one: how much of the extra money comes back as equipment you can point to?
What every Glanza gets
The facelift moves the Glanza to Toyota’s three-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine, rated at 82 bhp and 112 Nm. Six airbags and electronic stability control with hill-start assist are standard on all 13 variants, so the base E is not a stripped-down safety compromise.
The trim order is E, S, G, V and V(O). Only the E is manual-only; every other trim is sold with a manual or an AMT, and the S and G are also sold with factory CNG.
The petrol manual variants, one by one
To compare like with like, the figures below hold the engine and gearbox constant and look only at the petrol manual. The equipment values put a rupee figure on each feature a trim adds, so they are estimates of what the equipment is worth to a buyer, not Toyota’s figures.
| Variant upgrade | Price difference | Equipment added, valued at | Share of the price covered |
| E → S | ₹72,000 | ₹37,825 | 52% |
| S → G | ₹1,02,000 | ₹1,24,100 | 121% |
| G → V | ₹1,26,000 | ₹99,450 | 78% |
| V → V(O) | ₹50,000 | ₹63,750 | 127% |
E to S (₹72,000). The S adds a 7-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable mirrors, steering-mounted audio controls, a front armrest and tyre pressure monitoring. Useful, everyday items, but together they cover only about half the price difference. This is the weakest upgrade in the range.
S to G (₹1,02,000). This is where the Glanza gets good. The G moves to a 9-inch touchscreen, 16-inch alloy wheels in place of wheel covers, LED headlamps with DRLs, automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start, a wireless charger, connected-car features, a premium branded sound system, a rear wiper and defogger, automatic headlamps, a height-adjustable driver’s seat and tilt-and-telescopic steering. The equipment is worth more than the ₹1,02,000 Toyota asks for it.
G to V (₹1,26,000). The V is the comfort trim: a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, cruise control, LED fog lamps, leatherette seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto-folding mirrors and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Most buyers will notice these every day, but they cover 78% of the price difference, so part of what you pay for is finish rather than features.
V to V(O) (₹50,000). The only difference is a Level 2 ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control. If you drive a lot on highways, ₹50,000 for driver-assistance features we value at ₹63,750 is good value. If you rarely leave the city, you can skip it.
Across the whole range, the E manual to the V(O) manual is ₹3,50,000 (50% more), and the equipment you gain covers about 92% of it.
What the automatic costs
The AMT costs ₹60,000 more than the manual on the S, G and V, and ₹49,000 more on the V(O). The certified efficiency is slightly better with the AMT (24.77 km/l against 23.8 km/l for the manual), but you are paying mainly for the convenience of not using a clutch, not for extra equipment.
What CNG costs
Factory CNG is sold only on the S and G. On the manual it costs ₹1,05,000 more on the S and ₹95,000 more on the G; on the AMT it is ₹1,00,000 and ₹90,000. The CNG versions are certified at 33.61 km/kg (manual) and 34.47 km/kg (AMT), and they make less power in CNG mode: 69 bhp and 102 Nm. CNG makes the most sense if you drive a lot every month and have a CNG station on your daily route.
Which Glanza should you buy?
- On a tight budget: the E is properly safe with six airbags and ESC as standard, but the S adds too little for its price. If you can stretch, skip straight to the G.
- Best value overall: the G. It carries the biggest jump in equipment for the money anywhere in the range.
- For comfort: the V, if ventilated seats, the 360-degree camera and the head-up display matter to you.
- For highway drivers: the V(O), because ₹50,000 for Level 2 ADAS is a fair price.
- For high monthly running: the G CNG, with the full G equipment at a ₹95,000 premium over the petrol.
Whichever trim you choose, check the on-road price in your own state before you book. Road tax is charged as a share of the price, so the gap between two variants grows once you add it. Toyota’s official Glanza page has the full specification list and the colour options for each trim.
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