Tata Altroz Racer launch imminent

Key Highlights

• Tata Altroz Racer was first showcased at Auto Expo 2023.
• It gets the 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine from the Altroz iTurbo.
• Keeping up with its ‘Racer’ aesthetic, the hatchback gets sporty graphics and a dual-tone paint scheme.

Tata Motors is all set to launch the new Altroz Racer hatchback in India in the coming weeks. The sportier version of the Altroz was first showcased in India at Auto Expo 2023. It was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Show 2024 with a few cosmetic upgrades. Tata Altroz Racer was recently spotted testing on Indian roads, which means it is closer to launch than expected.

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Tata Altroz Racer: What’s on offer?

Cosmetically, the Tata Altroz Racer gets a new paint scheme and graphics which are in line with its sporty theme. The bonnet and roof are painted with two parallel racing stripes. The OVRMs and roof have been blacked out as a part of the red-and-black dual-tone paint scheme. The grille gets a minor design tweak as well. The ‘Racer’ badging can be found on the front fenders. The hatchback also gets a shark fin antenna and a more pronounced rear spoiler. The hatchback remains the same in profile but gets a new look for the 16-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the Tata Altroz Racer gets an all-black theme. In terms of features, the hatchback gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster with a MID unit, ventilated front seats, an air purifier, and wireless charging. One of the most exciting features of the Altroz Racer is the electric sunroof. This sunroof will support voice commands as well. Safety features include six airbags and ESC as standard, along with a 360-degree camera.

More important changes come under the hood as the Tata Altroz Racer is powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine. This is the same engine as the Altroz iTurbo. However, on the Racer, this engine has been tuned to produce a maximum power output of 120hp and 170Nm peak torque. This is 10hp and 30Nm more than the Altroz iTurbo. This engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission instead of a 5-speed manual gearbox on the current version. It remains to be seen whether Tata will offer the Altroz Racer with an automatic transmission.

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Conclusion

Prices for the regular Altroz start at Rs 6.65 lakh and go up to Rs 10.80 lakh. Expect the Altroz Racer to cost a small premium over its regular counterparts. The official pricing for the hatchback will be revealed upon launch. Once launched, it will rival the likes of the Hyundai i20 N Line, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, and Maruti Suzuki Fronx.