The Tata Altroz iTurbo could possibly be the missing hyperlink in this premium hatchback’s armour and will most likely be priced at Rs 7.5 lakh, ex-showroom.
It’s a face that can launch a thousand sighs. The Tata Altroz premium hatchback, which was launched in January 2020, has to be the ‘hatchback of the year’ (if there have been any such category). However, it did miss out on particular things—the petrol engine was underpowered, and there was no automatic gearbox alternative. Tata Motors has at least addressed the former concern, by adding a turbocharger to the current 1199cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine. Called the Altroz iTurbo, it is also a ‘connected car’. We drive it in and about Delhi.
What defines its style?
Design, it is argued, is the most significant obtain selection for auto purchasers in India. The Altroz iTurbo appears futuristic, to say the least. A new shade of blue is readily available in variants XM+ upwards, and contrast black roof alternative in XZ and XZ+ variants. The colour scheme inside the cabin has also been mildly changed, in shades of black and grey.
The cabin is properly-crafted, and particularly the steering wheel is a delight to appear at and hold. Doors open a wide 90-degree, so receiving in and out is quick. The rear seating region has a flat floor, so 3 adults can be comfy out there. There is no sunroof, nonetheless.
An fascinating style element is a line that goes down and kicks up, among the front fender and the A-pillar—it appears overly related to one particular on the BMW i3 electric auto.
How is the new engine?
It now produces 110 PS energy and 140Nm torque (up from 86 PS and 113Nm, respectively, of naturally-aspirated engine). While the engine is noisy, tiny of that enters the cabin. The acceleration is good—in my rough calculation, the Altroz iTurbo did -one hundred km/h sprint in a tiny more than 10 seconds (in the Sport mode yes there is one particular). However, as far as acceleration by way of the gears is concerned—say, from 30-70 km/h in third gear—it does not seem ‘exciting’ sufficient. One of the causes could be that the energy delivery, and consequently acceleration, is pretty linear. The claimed fuel efficiency is 18.13 km/l.
The Altroz, nonetheless, nonetheless does not have an automatic gearbox.
What is the iRA?
The Altroz iTurbo is a connected auto, and the technologies behind that is known as the iRA (Intelligent Real time Assist), utilizing which you can give the auto remote commands and even verify its place remotely by way of the iRA app—it’s readily available only in major-finish XZ+ variant. The voice command function inside the auto seems to properly have an understanding of Indian accents.
How a lot will it be priced?
With a more strong engine, new colours and refreshed cabin, as properly as connected auto functions, we think the Altroz iTurbo will be at least Rs 50,000 more pricey than the Altroz petrol. It will be readily available only in XT, XZ and the new XZ+ variants. So count on a beginning value of a tiny more than Rs 7.5 lakh.
Specifications
Engine: 1199cc i-Turbo petrol
Power: 110 PS (108 bhp)
Torque: 140 Nm
Fuel efficiency: 18.13 km/l
Gearbox: 5-speed manual
Fuel tank: 37 litres
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