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Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Baleno, Ertiga get this safety upgrade as standard: Prices hiked by up to 1.4%
Maruti Suzuki has reinforced safety in two of its most popular models in India: the Baleno hatchback and the Ertiga MPV. Both vehicles will now come equipped with six airbags as standard across all variants. The company announced this in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Here's a look at key details. Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Ertiga: Now equipped with six airbags as standard With this safety upgrade, the company has marginally increased the prices of both models. The company has stated that the Ertiga will see a price increase of up to 1.4 percent, while the Baleno's prices will go up by 0.5 percent. The Ertiga now starts at Rs 8.96 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.25 lakh, ex-showroom. The Baleno is now priced between Rs 6.70 lakh and Rs 9.92 lakh, ex-showroom. This update aligns with Maruti Suzuki's broader initiative to make its cars safer and also reflects the auto industry's gradual compliance with upcoming government regulations. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has already announced that all new passenger vehicles sold in India will be required to offer six airbags as standard by October 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT Long-term Review: Buy or Not? | TOI Auto Over the past few months, Maruti has steadily expanded its safety net, bringing six airbags to entry-level models like the Alto K10, WagonR, Celerio, and Eeco. This move has now made the feature standard across the entire Arena portfolio, and more recently, it's being extended across Nexa models as well. In other news, Maruti Suzuki saw a slight dip in monthly sales. In June 2025, the company reported a 6 percent year-on-year decline, delivering 1.68 lakh units compared to 1.79 lakh in the same month last year. Domestic passenger vehicle sales dropped by 13 percent to 1.19 lakh units. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Woman killed, husband injured in road crash Greater Noida
A 54-year-old woman was allegedly crushed to death while her husband sustained injuries after they lost control of the scooter while overtaking a trolley truck in Greater Noida, Gaur City 2, on Sunday morning, said police. A case will be registered after receiving a complaint from the family members, said police. (Archives) The deceased has been identified as Sarita Chaudhary, 54, a resident of Raksha Addela Society in Greater Noida West, said police, adding that her husband, Rajnarayan Chaudhary, 55, is undergoing treatment at a hospital and is informed to be out of danger. On Sunday, around 11am, when the couple were returning home from Haibatpur side. Rajnarayan, who was driving parallel to a trolley truck lost control over the wheels near Mahagun Mywoods Mart, police said. 'Rajnarayan fell on the other side of the road, while Sarita fell towards the truck side and was crushed under the rear wheels. The truck driver did not stop and fled the spot, leaving them behind,' said a police officer, requesting anonymity, adding that the locals alerted the police and a team rushed to the spot and shifted the body to the post-mortem house. Initial reports suggested that Rajnarayan suddenly turned the vehicle after a stray cattle came in front of their scooter, but police on Sunday evening denied it, saying, 'We have investigated this angle as well, and it came to the fore that a stray cattle was standing nearby, but the distance between the scooter and the cattle was sufficient that he could pass easily. It was suspected that in a bid to overtake the trolley truck, he lost balance as both vehicles were moving at high speed, said the officer. 'We have seized the truck, and a case will be registered after receiving a complaint from the family members. Efforts are underway to nab the truck driver,' said Bisrakh, station house officer (SHO), Manoj Kumar Singh. In another separate incident, two teenagers escaped with injuries after a Maruti Suzuki Baleno hit their bike near Adobe Junction in Noida, said police. On Sunday, around 6am, when Ashish, 18, and Ashu, 19, from Sadarpur in Sector 35, were heading towards 12/22 sector, a car hit their bike at Adobe Junction. After hitting their scooter, the car driver did not stop and tried to escape, but locals somehow chased the car and managed to stop it a few metres away from the spot. The eyewitness told police that five people were boarded in a Baleno, and they stopped after the front tyre flattened following the accident. 'The car driver, Chandan Kumar, 23, a resident of Delhi, was arrested, and a case of rash driving and causing hurt under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered against him at Sector 24 police station,' said Sector 24 SHO Vidhyut Goel.
Mint
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Toyota Glanza Prestige Edition launched: Here's what it gets
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has refreshed its premium hatchback offering, the Glanza, by introducing a new limited-period 'Prestige Package' accessory bundle. Aimed at enhancing the car's visual appeal and cabin ambiance, the package is available across dealerships until July 31. This latest update builds on the Glanza's growing popularity in India's competitive hatchback market. The 'Prestige Package' includes several stylish, dealer-fitted cosmetic upgrades. These comprise chrome-accented body side mouldings, rear lamp and lower grille garnishes, door visors, illuminated scuff plates, and a sporty rear skid plate. Though optional, these accessories are expected to appeal to buyers seeking a more personalised and upmarket look for their vehicle. Launched in 2019, the Toyota Glanza is based on the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and has carved a niche for itself with over two lakh units sold since its debut. It is particularly popular among urban commuters and first-time buyers, thanks to its combination of fuel efficiency, modern features, and compact proportions that suit city driving. Under the hood, the Glanza continues with the same 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine that delivers a peppy yet efficient performance. Customers can choose between a 5-speed manual and an AMT gearbox, while a CNG variant is also available for those prioritising low running costs. Toyota claims a fuel efficiency of 22.94 km/l for the AMT variant and an impressive 30.61 km/kg for the CNG model. The hatchback remains well-equipped with features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Head-Up Display (HUD), 360-degree camera, rear AC vents, automatic climate control, and connected car technology via Toyota i-Connect. Additionally, safety has received a boost with six airbags now being offered as standard across variants. Priced from ₹ 6.90 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated Glanza continues to offer great value in the premium hatchback space. It also retains Toyota's standard 3-year/100,000 km warranty, which can be extended up to 5 years or 2,20,000 km—reaffirming the brand's commitment to reliability and peace of mind. With the addition of the Prestige Package and enhanced safety features, Toyota's Glanza is now an even more compelling choice for buyers looking for a stylish, feature-rich, and dependable hatchback.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Toyota Glanza Gets 6 Airbags As Standard Across Variants, New Prestige Edition
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced that all the variants of the Glanza will now come with six airbags as standard equipment. With the change in place, the premium hatchback comes at a starting price of Rs 6.90 lakh (ex-showroom). This change might aid the popularity of the hatchback, which competes against models like Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20, and Tata Altroz in the Indian market. The company has launched a special "Prestige Edition" with a new accessory package that is available for a limited time until July 31, 2025. This package consists of seven dealer-installed accessories: premium door visors, body side molding embellished with chrome and black accents, rear lamp garnish, chrome trims for the outside rearview mirrors and fenders, a rear skid plate, illuminated door sills, and a lower grille garnish. Meanwhile, the Toyota Glanza continues to be available in a combination of two-tone and single-tone colour options such as Sporting Red, Insta Blue, Enticing Silver, Gaming Grey and Café White. Similarly, the feature list of the vehicle remains the same with a 9-inch infotainment system, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera, and Toyota i-Connect featuring more than 45 connected capabilities. These features are divided into four trim levels- E, S, G, and V. These correspond to Baleno's Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha trims. The rest of the details of the Toyota Glanza remains the same: it is equipped with a 1.2-liter K-Series petrol engine which also offers CNG powertrain option. This unit is tuned to produce 88 hp of power and 113 Nm of peak torque. It comes paired with either an MT or an AMT. It achieves a max fuel efficiency of up to 22.94 kmpl with an automatic transmission and 30.61 km/kg in its CNG variant.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Indian Express
Dangerous stunts outside Greater Noida college, car owners fined Rs 1.2 lakh after video goes viral
A video showing passengers in two moving cars performing dangerous stunts outside a college in Greater Noida trended on social media Monday, prompting the traffic police to issue challans worth nearly Rs 1.2 lakh. In the video, a Maruti Suzuki Brezza is seen overtaking another vehicle at a dangerously high speed before abruptly slamming on the brakes outside a college in the Knowledge Park area of Greater Noida. One of the passengers leans out of the window, waving his hands. Meanwhile, two men in a Maruti Suzuki Baleno are seen speeding, with another man extending a baseball bat out of the car's window and swinging it in the air. After a 10-second video clip surfaced on social media with the background music of a trending track, the traffic police fined the owners of Baleno and Brezza Rs 63,500 and Rs 57,500, respectively. Lakhan Singh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), said the exact date of the incident is yet to be ascertained. 'We have referred the matter to the Knowledge Park police for further action, including seizure of the vehicles involved,' he said. According to the police, the fines were imposed under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, including Section 184 (dangerous driving), Section 189 (speeding), Section 179 (disobedience and obstruction), and Section 194B (seatbelt violation). 'A case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125 (act endangering life) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered Monday and teams were formed to nab the suspects,' said Sarvesh Singh, Station House Officer, Knowledge Park. In June, a man and a woman who performed a stunt on a moving motorcycle on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway were penalised with a challan of Rs 53,500. The traffic police took cognisance of a five-second video of the incident that went viral on social media after some passerby shot it. The video showed a man riding a motorcycle on the busy expressway, with a woman seated facing him on the fuel tank. Her legs were wrapped around him, and neither of them wore helmets.
