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| ![]() I agree until crash tested predicting one option of safe or not is like a bet. I hope it gets tested and results are good. This segment competition is intense. Swift is already priced high especially when you compare with Baleno. I anticipated better safety as it’s launched later than Baleno. After crash test results, I was surprised. It’s more to do with material science instead of platform here. The only hope for its safety is export of Baleno. If they are building volumes of export spec and Indian Baleno at same plant with same material. However I will reserve my words due to lack of R&D on Indian and export model specifications. If someone has information on it, do share. ![]() If someone wants me to do, let me know pls. If Toyota gets export spec Baleno, it will boost my confidence on safety. Let’s keep an eye on kerb weight of Baleno and Glanza Quote:
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| ![]() Off topic but the way I see it, TeamBHP review of Glanza has the following possibilities: 1. Reviewed - Toyota Glanza - Click here to be redirected to Suzuki Baleno review. 2. Our mods simply copy and paste the entire review of Baleno on Glanza's page. (Inspired by Glanza's copy and paste manufacturing) 3. Edit the existing review of Baleno by inserting a GIF that's keeps shuffling the logo between Suzuki and Toyota. (suit yourself) 4. Our reviewers decide to take an entire week off that could have been consumed to review Glanza, if it was worth the effort. Dear Mods - Sorry for the OT but I couldn't resist. Last edited by k.sumit : 20th May 2019 at 01:45. |
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This was discussed a fair bit before its launch: https://www.motorbeam.com/australia-...t-safe-enough/ | |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() If you ask me for my frank opinion, the Glanza has damaged Toyota's reputation. Enthusiasts & industry players alike are laughing at them for the lame badge-swapping job. I'm talking about a serious amount of ridicule going on in the circles and for once, I agree with all the jokes. Second, any customer expecting the "Toyota experience" from this new hatchback will be disappointed. Don't get me wrong, I like the Baleno, but it doesn't stand for any of the great things that built Toyota. Yes, I know neither did the Liva & Etios, but at least the Liva / Etios got a fantastic 1.5L petrol which made them fun to drive (flat handling too), scored surprisingly well in the NCAP crash tests & didn't have an identical competitor in another brand's showroom. This is one of the many stupid moves made by Toyota India. The company has a track record of silly decisions. Of course, we shouldn't miss the big picture. Toyota is only flirting with Suzuki, which it eventually wants to marry & take home ![]() Last edited by Vid6639 : 22nd May 2019 at 09:26. Reason: as per rp |
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![]() Going by your words, the girlfriend threw her old jeans & the boyfriend all new distressed jeans for himself with a new waist belt ![]() Sorry for off topic post, but this is to emphasise your point that Glanza (eeks!) is lame & stupid move by the behemoth which is least interested working hard in India, when it could have easily helped them edge past current sales leaders at the world level. | |
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| ![]() If Toyota decides to charge a hefty premium then it must be commensurate with structural or other improvements. On the other hand, they came up with Yaris with 5 star safety kit at all levels, a segment first and customers still chose Honda and Maruti. So what’s their incentive to beef up the Baleno? pricing killed the Yaris , so it’s anyone’s guess how the pricing will be for Glanza. And what will be the NEXA dealers reaction if Toyota starts offering large discounts on Glanza ? |
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| ![]() Toyota Glanza spotted in the flesh. Height of LAZINESS !! Last edited by RM Motorsports : 21st May 2019 at 16:41. |
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| ![]() with Hyundai coming out with attractive prices for Venue, B+ hatches are surely going to hit, more so this 'new' entrant. If Toyota prices Glanza at premium over Baleno, it'll fall in the category of C-SUVs. |
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| ![]() Suzuki is lucky, in that they get a Corolla - which has been the benchmark for quality across the world for decades. It will have a positive rub off on their image. They could also be angling for the Prado. Last edited by Aditya : 25th May 2019 at 11:23. Reason: Quoted text edited |
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| ![]() Manufacturers like Geo and Chevrolet have snapped their badges on Corolla in the 90's and sold them as Chevrolet Prizim or Geo Prizim in North America. |
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