Launched back in January 2020, the Tata
Altroz is the company’s premium hatchback offering and is built to take on the
might of the Maruti-Suzuki baleno and Hyundai Elite i20. Previously, the
top-end XZ and XZ(O) variants of the Tata Altroz were reserved for all the
creature comforts that the car offers. However, the company has now introduced
an updated version of the mid-spec XT variant and with that, Tata Motors will
also be offering the benefit of automatic AC without any additions to its price
tag.
Automatic AC is one of the most
sought-after features from customers. Previously, it was only offered with top
end trims but has now trickled down to the Tata Altroz XT variant in order to
make that particular variant a better value for money proposition. Along with
auto AC, the Tata Altroz XT also offers other convenience features such as a
7.0-inch half-digital instrument cluster, 7-0inch touchscreen infotainment
system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a passive keyless entry and go
system; along with a rear camera and LED DRLs.
The Tata Altroz XT variant, with the
addition of auto AC, has now become probably the most value-for-money variant
in the lineup. Along with the standard version, customers can add extra goodies
with the Luxe package for an added premium of INR 40,000. This includes
height-adjustable driver’s seats, body-coloured ORVMs, roof spoiler, rear
centre armrest, rear fog lamps, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear lever.
The Tata Altroz is currently offered with
two engines and one transmission option. First, you get a 1.2-litre petrol
motor which churns out 86 bhp/113 Nm of torque and the second option is a
1.5-litre diesel unit which makes 90 bhp/200 Nm of torque. The gearbox, in
question, is a 5-speed manual unit. Tata Motors is also working on launching
new additions to the Tata Altroz lineup. The first is a dual-clutch automatic
gearbox which has been sourced from Punch Powertrain. The second addition is a
brand new 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which is likely to deliver a
total of 99 bhp and peak torque output of 141 Nm.
