Tata Altroz iTurbo India Unveil Highlights: Tata Motors had announced a while back that the Altroz would be updated with something new and now as 13th January has arrived, the manufacturer has kept its promise by unveiling the iTurbo variant. The Altroz iTurbo will retail alongside the standard naturally-aspirated petrol and diesel variants and will be the fastest Tata hatchback yet. Not to overwhelm the market with high pricing, Tata Motors will be launching the Altroz iTurbo with a manual transmission, to begin with. The car also boasts new features like Xpress Cooling and ‘Hinglish’ voice commands. Keep scrolling for more details.
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Highlights
Tata Motors today unveiled the new Altroz iTurbo in India with a promise to launch it on 22nd January, however, the pre-bookings have been opened at Rs 11,000 starting today. The iTurbo variant of the Altroz is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol turbocharged engine that makes 110 hp and 140 Nm of torque and is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.
The hatchback also boasts new features like Xpress Cool which promises 70 percent faster cooling and connected car features including geo-fencing. The iRA will be able to understand up to 70 commands in 'Hinglish', including those for map usage.
Prices for the Tata Altroz iTurbo petrol are expected to start at Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom).
Pre-bookings for the Tata Altroz iTurbo have been opened at Rs 11,000.
The prices of the Tata Altroz iTurbo will be announced on 22nd January when Tata Motors will be opening sales and bookings have been opened.
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In terms of features, the Altroz iTurbo offers automatic headlamps along with rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a wearable key, and a push start-stop button among many.
The Tata Altroz iTurbo right now is available only with a manual transmission. It gets three variants. An automatic though is being planned.
The Altroz turbo gets an Xpress cool function that chills the cabin 70 percent faster. Cool, indeed!
Yes, just like the new MG Hector, even the iRA understands 70 Hinglish commands. There are also the three words functionality that helps you with even the map functions.
Yes, through the IRA app one can activate geo-fencing, break-in attempt as well as other features in the Altroz iTurbo
So, the new Tata Altroz iTurbo gets a 1.2-litre petrol turbocharged motor that makes 110hp of power and 140Nm. There is a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 0-100kmph time is 11.9s.
This being a virtual press conference, Tata Motors wants to showcase to the world what the Altroz brand is all about. The hosts have a video made in Goa and are talking about the Altroz in general.
The much awaited launch event has started. Stay tuned!
The Altroz iTurbo is expected to come with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, along with climate control, a 7-inch colour multi-info display, and cruise control. The audiophiles won’t be disappointed as the turbo trim should also get a Harman sound system, along with other features like ambient lighting, keyless entry with push-button start, and more.
In the meantime, here's what we thought of the Tata Altroz. Click here for full review: Tata Altroz Review: One Blunder away from greatness!
The Altroz iTurbo would rival the likes of the Hyundai i20 Turbo and the Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI. Some dealerships have started the pre-launch booking process for the Tata Altroz iTurbo for an amount of Rs 5,000. Although, Tata Motors is yet to officially announce the bookings to open.
Tata Altroz is currently one of the safest cars on sale in India. The premium hatchback scored an impressive 5 stars in the Global NCAP crash tests. The car also demonstrated the safety it offers in a recent crash in which all occupants walked out safe. Read here: Tata Altroz falls into a deep ravine: Occupants’ condition reaffirm the importance of safer cars
Tata Altroz iTurbo is likely to be offered in the higher trim levels. We expect the Altroz iTurbo to be offered between the XM to the XZ (O) variants with a slight premium pricing over the current petrol model. Thus, features offered on the Altroz iTurbo would be similar to the current line up.
It may share the powertrain with the Nexon but the Altroz is lighter and aimed towards offering efficiency. The engine would be paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, a seven-speed DCT automatic option can be expected soon.
At its heart, the Altroz Turbo would feature the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine from the Nexon. The engine develops 120 hp and 170 Nm of torque in the sub-compact SUV. Although, this engine is likely to be tuned down to around 110 hp for the hatchback.
The Altroz iTurbo will be the fastest hatchback in Tata Motors' product lineup. The launch is set to take place at 12.30 today. Stay tuned with us as we bring you all we know about the new variant.