Tata Altroz

The Tata Altroz is a subcompact hatchback manufactured by Tata Motors. The Altroz was revealed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show alongside the new Buzzard, Buzzard Sport, and H2X subcompact SUV concept.[1] It was launched to the Indian market on 22 January 2020.[2] [3]

Tata Altroz
Overview
ManufacturerTata Motors
Production2019–present
AssemblyIndia: Pune
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
Layoutfront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformAlfaArc platform
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L Revotron I3 (petrol)
1.2 L I-Turbo I3 (petrol)
1.5 L Turbocharged Revotorq I4 (diesel)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,501 mm (98.5 in)
Length3,990 mm (157.1 in)
Width1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Height1,523 mm (60.0 in)
Curb weight1,036–1,150 kg (2,284–2,535 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorTata Bolt

At present, the Altroz has three engines on offer- a1.2L 3 cylinder NA petrol, 1.5L diesel and a 1.2L three cylinder turbo-charged petrol.[4] There is just a 5 speed manual transmission on offer for now, but Tata is said to be readying a Schaeffler sourced wet clutch DCT as well.

An electric version of the Altroz is expected to launch on sale around late 2020 or 2021.[5]

Safety
Tata Altroz rear

In 2020, the Tata Altroz was subjected to crash tests by the Global NCAP and it achieved the result of five stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection. It is the first Indian-made hatchback car to achieve this rating.[6] It scored a maximum of 16.13 points on a scale of 17 for adult occupant safety and 29.00 points on a scale of 49 for child occupant safety.

Tata Altroz (2020)
Global NCAP scores[7]
Overall stars
Adult occupant 16.13/17.00
Child occupant 29.00/49.00
Bodyshell integrity Stable

References
  1. "Tata Altroz, Altroz EV Unveiled At Geneva Motor Show 2019". Autocar India. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  2. Kumar, Ravi Prakash (22 January 2020). "Tata Altroz launched at ₹5.29 lakh; Check price, specs, features". Livemint. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  3. "Tata Altroz, Turbo Launch Soon". Auto Khabar. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  4. Padmakumar, Neeraj. "Tata Altroz iTurbo Review: A Hot Hatch By Any Chance?". Vroom Head India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  5. "Tata Altroz EV Unveiled, Launch In 2021". MotorBeam.com. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  6. "TATA's Second Five Star Car: Altroz Delivers A Strong Result For Adult Occupant Protection". GlobalNCAP.org. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  7. "Results". GLOBAL NCAP.



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