The Tata Altroz is probably just weeks away from its
launch. A teaser video that was supposed to be released at the time of
pre-bookings commencement or later on has leaked online, giving a peek inside
its cabin and revealing the features that have made it to the production
version.
The production Tata
Altroz will have the same interior design as that of the near-production
concept (Tata Altroz Geneva Edition). What's different, though, is the ambient
lighting which is visible around the centre console; there is an ‘Ambient
Lighting’ icon present during the close-up shot of the touchcreen. At the
moment, it remains to be seen if ambient lighting is configurable. Another
interesting detail highlighted in the video is the Google Assistant logo which
hints at app-based and Google-powered voice-activated functionality in the car.
Other equipment highlights will include semi-digital instrument cluster and
cruise control.
The Tata Altroz embodies the
IMPACT Design 2.0 philosophy, but it's based on an in-house developed 'Advanced
Modular Platform (Alfa-Arc)', which will underpin all future sub-4 metre Tata
models. Reports say that the Altroz will be offered with three engine options –
the 85 PS 1.2-litre petrol unit of the Tiago, a 102 PS version of the Nexon's
1.2-litre turbocharged petrol unit and a 90 PS version of the Nexon's 1.5-litre
turbocharged diesel unit. A 5-speed manual transmission will be standard,
although a DCT option could follow.
The Tata Altroz will rival the likes of Maruti
Baleno, Hyundai Jazz and Honda Jazz. It will replace the slow-selling Tata Bolt
in the B-segment.
