2026 Toyota Glanza launched at ₹6.99 lakh with CNG AMT

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launched the 2026 Toyota Glanza in India on 14 October 2026 with a starting ex-showroom price of ₹6.99 lakh, a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol/CNG engine and a new CNG automated manual transmission (AMT) option. For buyers, the important change is not only the refreshed front end: the claimed efficiency figures are higher, while petrol-engine output is lower than before, making the fuel choice, trim and real running cost worth checking together.

Key takeaways

• The new Glanza starts at ₹6.99 lakh ex-showroom for the petrol-manual E trim; prices for most AMT and CNG combinations were still to be announced in the launch-day variant table.
• Toyota has added CNG-AMT availability and quotes 23.80 km/l for petrol-MT and 24.77 km/l for petrol-AMT versions under certified test conditions.
• The 1.2-litre Z12E engine makes 61 kW and 112.4 Nm in petrol form; the CNG version makes 51.3 kW and 101.8 Nm.
• Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats, wireless charging and TPMS are among the additions, but buyers should confirm the exact trim-wise equipment.
• Toyota says bookings are linked to an ₹11,000 amount, with the release listing 15 October 2026 as the booking opening date and deliveries from the first week of November.

Price and variants: what is confirmed

Toyota's 14 October release confirms the starting price, the petrol and CNG powertrains and multiple grade and transmission combinations. Autocar India's launch report lists the announced petrol-manual ex-showroom prices for all five grades. The same report says AMT and CNG prices were still to be announced, so the table should not be read as the final on-road price of every version.

These are ex-showroom India figures reported on 14 October 2026. Registration, insurance, road tax, accessories and financing can change the on-road amount by location and buyer profile. The company release also says the booking amount is ₹11,000 and that bookings open on 15 October, while the first deliveries are planned for the first week of November.

New engine, CNG AMT and claimed mileage

The petrol Glanza moves from the outgoing four-cylinder unit to Toyota's naturally aspirated 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Z12E engine. Toyota describes the engine in its release, while Autocar India and Times of India report output of 83hp and 112Nm. That is 7hp and 1Nm below the outgoing petrol engine, according to Autocar's launch comparison, although the new engine has a higher claimed efficiency figure.

The same engine is offered with CNG. Toyota confirms the CNG powertrain, while Autocar India and Times of India report 70hp and 102Nm. A five-speed manual and a new five-speed AMT are available with the CNG powertrain, giving buyers an automatic option in a fuel type that was previously more closely associated with manual transmission in this model line.

Toyota's release quotes 23.80 km/l for the petrol-manual version and 24.77 km/l for the petrol-AMT version. Autocar's report gives the claimed CNG figures as 33.61 km/kg with the manual and 34.47 km/kg with the AMT. These are certified or claimed test-cycle figures, not a promise of real-world mileage; traffic, load, tyre pressure, air-conditioning use and driving style will affect the result.

What the efficiency change means for running cost

The launch figures allow a useful like-for-like estimate without assuming one city's fuel price. At 1,000 km, the new petrol-MT figure of 23.80 km/l implies about 42.02 litres on paper. The rupee effect is that fuel volume multiplied by the petrol price on the day you refuel, so check current petrol and CNG prices for your city rather than using a national average.

For CNG, the reported 33.61 km/kg manual figure implies about 29.75 kg for 1,000 km. That is a paper estimate, not a promise of savings, and it should be tested against local CNG availability and the vehicle's actual load. The fuel cost calculator can convert the mileage and price into a trip or monthly estimate. Buyers comparing fuel types can also use the petrol-versus-CNG running-cost guide to check break-even assumptions.

Feature additions and buyer checks

The new Glanza adds a radar-supported Level 2 ADAS package, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, lane-departure warnings, lane-departure prevention, autonomous emergency braking and high-beam assist, according to Toyota. It also adds ventilated front seats, wireless smartphone charging, a 9-inch infotainment screen, TPMS and a Clarion sound system. Six airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill-hold control and ISOFIX mounts continue in the safety package.

ADAS is useful only when the driver understands its limits and the road environment supports it. Before finalising a quote, check which grade includes each feature, whether the radar system is standard or optional on the chosen version, and how the feature behaves in rain, dense traffic and poorly marked lanes. The claimed mileage should also be treated as a comparison point, not a guaranteed saving.

CNG buyers have two additional checks. First, confirm the final price and waiting period of the CNG-AMT combination once Toyota publishes them. Second, inspect boot space and the location of the CNG tank in the actual car; Autocar notes that the tank occupies a substantial part of the luggage area. A household that regularly carries large luggage may value the petrol version's flexibility even if CNG's claimed per-kilometre consumption is lower.

Availability and competition

The earlier Glanza teaser report covered the front-end preview; the launched car now continues in India’s premium-hatchback field alongside the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz. Its launch-day proposition is a familiar compact hatchback shape with more driver-assistance and comfort equipment, a new three-cylinder engine, and a wider petrol/CNG transmission choice. The trade-off is equally clear: the petrol engine gives up some output, while the announced price ladder does not yet tell the full story for AMT and CNG buyers.

For anyone considering the car, the next useful information will be Toyota's complete variant-wise price list, the trim allocation for ADAS and the on-road quotes from local dealers after bookings open. Comparing those figures with actual monthly kilometres and local petrol or CNG prices will give a more reliable ownership-cost picture than comparing claimed mileage alone.

Sources

• Toyota Kirloskar Motor — “Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces the New Toyota Glanza” — 14 Oct 2026
• Autocar India — “2026 Toyota Glanza facelift launched at Rs 6.99 lakh” — 14 Oct 2026
• Times of India — “Toyota Glanza facelift launched: Changes over Baleno, price & more” — 14 Oct 2026
• CarDekho — “2026 Toyota Glanza Facelift Launched At Rs 6.99 Lakh; Brings Changes To Styling, Feature List And Powertrain Options” — 14 Oct 2026