MOST YOUNG ADULTS THAT I KNOW THINK
of Goa as the ultimate weekend escapade. It’s got plenty
of beaches, resorts, an active nightlife and a general
calm and laid-back ambience. But Goa being Hari’s
hometown, there was barely any excitement from him
when I proposed my plan of a dash down to the coastal
state for the weekend. We desperately needed a break,
but didn’t have too much time.
“I’ve never roamed the streets of Mumbai,’’ says Hari.
“What! You’re kidding right?’’, Hari ignores my
exasperated reaction and the Goa plan is dropped. The
next thing I know is we’re driving towards one of the
most diverse and happening cities in the world.
It’s a city full of dreamers, hard-working labourers,
artists, film stars and even gangsters, they say. It’s
one of the most densely populated cities of the world
and also the financial capital of India. But what
really brings life to Mumbai is its thriving young and
energetic population that has earned it the tagline,
‘The city that never sleeps’. So, Hari and I dropped byMumbai for a night to get a taste of the life in this city
once the sun sets. And tagging along with us was the
newly-launched Toyota Glanza.
Why the Glanza? Most Mumbaikars live hyper social
lifestyles and we needed a car with a similar kind of
energy. With the Toyota at our disposal, there was no
need to look elsewhere. We hit the roads at 11pm and
were amazed at how this city was still very much awake.
The eateries on Carter Road in Bandra West didn’t seem
to call it a day and people just kept pouring in. In this
posh locality where the rich and famous flaunt their
luxury wheels, and practically all of Bollywood lives,
the Glanza still managed to turn heads. The premium
hatchback’s design is unmistakably striking. The car
has a low-slung stance and the front bumper, with its
sharp cuts and creases, makes it look sporty. The LED
DRLs add a touch of class and the hatchback’s compact
proportions make it a practical city car. Moreover, our
car was shod with some Toyota Genuine Accessories- front and rear bumper extensions, side skirts and
SPECIAL FEATURE: TOYOTA GLANZA