2021 Tata Altroz iTurbo launched at INR 7.73 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the new Altroz iTurbo, a new turbo-petrol engine variant of the popular hot-hatch at the price starting INR 7.73 lakh ex-showroom. The Tata Altroz iTurbo is offered in the XT, XZ and XZ+ variants and now comes with a new Harbour Blue exterior paint as well as a revamped interior colour theme finished in a new dual-tone light grey and black and new comfort and convenience features. 

The brand has announced that the XT variant which is the entry-level for the iTurbo trim is priced at INR 7,73,500 ex-showroom, the mid-spec XZ iTurbo is priced INR 8,45,500 ex-showroom and the top-of-the-line XZ+ iTurbo is priced at INR 8,55,500 ex-showroom. It is also important to note that the prices are currently introductory prices and the brand may increase the ex-showroom price in the near future. 

The Tata Altroz iTurbo is powered by a new BS6 emission-compliant turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 1.2-litres of displacement that belts out 110 PS of power and 140 Nm of torque matched to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The brand claims a 0-100 kmph timing of just 11.9 seconds as well as the fuel efficiency of 18.13 kmpl on the MIDC cycle, making the Altroz iTurbo both sporty and efficient. The Altroz iTurbo also features a Sports Drive mode that claims to improve the throttle response by 25-30%.

Variant-wise, the Tata Altroz XT iTurbo offers features such as push-button start-stop, idle start-stop, cruise control, 15-litre cooled glove box, fast USB charger, rear camera with park assist, LED DRLs, fog lamps, follow me home lights, a parametric alarm system and 14-inch wheels with half caps.  The mid-spec XZ comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, projector headlamps, ambient lights on the interior, rear AC vents, rear armrest, height-adjustable seatbelts, rain-sensing wiper, 7-inch digital instruments cluster display, steering mounted controls and black contrast roof. The top-of-the-line XZ+ variant features leatherette seats, IRA connected car features with English, Hindi as well as Hinglish (Hindi+English) commands, What3Words, XpressCool, wearable key, rear fog lamp etc. 

The new Tata Altroz iTurbo competes with the all-new Hyundai i20 and the Volkswagen Polo TSI.