Tata Altroz Hatchback: Better Than Hyundai i20?

Tata Altroz is the first Made In India Hatchback car to receive 5-star rating from Global NCAP or Global New Car Assessment Program. This car comes with exciting design, some best in class features and some first in segment like features.

If you are looking for buying premium hatchback car then you must read this blog to know more about Altroz in detail.

Tata Altroz Design

Altoz Exterior

In terms of looks it standout far different from its competitor. From the front it looks so sharp. Black grill merging in headlamps and chrome strip below it continues till end of headlamps addition to it black plastic use on top of it increases its beauty in large extent.

Here you get dual chamber projector headlamps. Below it Fog lamps and LED DRL comes in one assembly. This gives a signature appearance to it. Rain sensing wipers are also there.

Black Contrast Roof and glossy black strip at window line gives a sporty look to it. Here you get piano black electrically adjustable ORVM with chrome accent, this is stylish but also gives a premium touch.

Altroz also comes with 16-inch dual tone laser cut alloy wheels. In this car getting in or out is very easy with 90 degree opening doors. One feature which gives it sporty look and makes it unique is C-pillar mounted rear door handles. They are well integrated as well.

It is the rear, where you can say it is the best design hatchback in India. And really it looks quite impressive. In rear you also get split tail lamps and integrated spoiler. This is so sleek and sharp edged. Use of black color makes it more sporty and enhances its looks as well.

Tata Altroz Interior

As you enters in Altroz you find different sorts of plastics material used in a dashboard. Which looks well and grade of plastics are also good. Glossy finish on dashboard and use of chrome around AC Vents make it premium.

Metallic finish dashboard surrounded by blue ambient light makes you feel cool. In this car you get Metal finish inside door handles, leather wrapped gear lever and digital instrument cluster for multiple information display.

Altroz offers you 17.78 cm touchscreen infotainment system by Harman with connectivity options such as Apple Car Play and Android auto. In addition to that Voice command recognition-phone, media and climate control is also there.

Acoustic experience in this car is also best in segment with strategically placed world class surround sound speakers tuned with Harman.

Altroz has leather wrapped flat bottom steering wheel with cluster control, 15 liter cooled Glove box, push button start stop, front sliding armrest with storage and 24 utility storage spaces. Seats are comfortable for long drive.

Rear seats come with good legroom, arm rest and rear flat floor which help you to cover long distances without any space problem. There is AC vents in rear with power outlet. In this you can also enjoy keyless entry with a wearable key.

Tata Altroz Engine

In Altroz you get two engine options with 5 speed manual transmission.

First is BS-6 compliant 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine. This Revotron engine produces maximum power of 86 PS at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 113 NM at 3300 rpm.

And second is BS-6 compliant 1.5-litre turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel engine. This Revotorq engine produces maximum power of 90 PS at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 200 NM at 1250-3000 rpm.

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You can enjoy long distance drives like a breeze with Cruise Control option. It also offers multiple drive modes such as Eco and City. One very useful feature is there of idle stop start, this automatically turns off the engine when idle at signal, traffic etc. and simply starts by pressing the clutch.

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Altroz Dimensions

Length – 3990mm

Width- 1755mm

Height- 1523mm

Wheelbase- 2501mm

Ground clearance- 165mm

Boot space- 345Ltr

Driving Dynamics

This car is made on ALFA architecture. Large wheel base and wide track ensure stability while driving on bad roads. In this car you get fine tuned suspension, comprehensive driving control, and smooth gear shifting.

You can say overall driving quality and steering feedback is fabulous or best in this segment. Which also perform well on bad roads.

Safety Features

This Premium Hatchback offers you world-class protection, equipped with ALFA Architecture with energy absorbing body structure and has also achieved 5-star Global NCAP rating.

Other features are ABS, EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), CSC (corner stability control), dual front airbags, reverse parking camera, voice alerts, parking assistance, height adjustable seat belt, and Isofix Anchorage for child seats as well. Hence this car becomes safest car in its segment.

Altroz Mileage

Tata Altroz mileage is between 18kmpl to 25kmpl. According to ARAI rating petrol engine gives 19kmpl and diesel engine gives 25kmpl of mileage. Actually it more depends on at what type of conditions and where you are driving, in city or highway.

Tata Altroz Price

Altroz petrol variants price starts from Rs 5.29lakh and top petrol variant is priced at Rs 7.74lakh. And Altroz diesel variants price starts from Rs 6.99lakh and goes upto Rs 9.34lakh.

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Customization

What if I say Factory-fitted customization option is available in Altroz. I know, you will say no it is impossible, because this option only comes in high range luxury cars. But let me tell you this time you are wrong.

Tata Motors is offering the first of its kind Factory-fitted customization in India. You can also get your favorite customize one car from 6 different optional packs.

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Conclusion

With this kind of segment first features, futuristic design, Reliable build quality, fabulous driving dynamics and control this car can easily compete with its rivals such as Hyundai i20,Maruti Baleno, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Glanza, and Honda Jazz. And Tata Altroz can be a best pick out of these.

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