Tata Altroz
The Tata Altroz is a subcompact hatchback manufactured by Tata Motors. It was launched on 22 January 2020.[1]
Tata Altroz | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
Production | 2019–present |
Assembly | India: Pune |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Supermini (B) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | AlfaArc platform |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.2 L Revotron I3 (petrol) 1.5 L Revotorq I4 (diesel) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,501 mm (98.5 in) |
Length | 3,990 mm (157.1 in) |
Width | 1,755 mm (69.1 in) |
Height | 1,523 mm (60.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,036–1,150 kg (2,284–2,535 lb) |
The Altroz was revealed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show alongside the new Buzzard, Buzzard Sport, and H2X subcompact SUV concept.[2]
An electric version of the Altroz is expected to launch on sale around late 2020 or 2021.[3]
Safety
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.[4] 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. It offers 2 frontal airbags as standard. Its structure and footwell area were rated as stable. It gets standard safety features like dual front Airbags, ABS with EBD and CSC, Reverse Parking Sensors, ISOFIX, driver and co-driver seatbelt reminder, high-speed alert system and impact sensing auto door unlock. Agile Light Flexible Advanced (ALFA) Architecture, along with energy-absorbing body structure, Accounts for the absolute safety of the passengers.
References
- Kumar, Ravi Prakash (22 January 2020). "Tata Altroz launched at ₹5.29 lakh; Check price, specs, features". Livemint. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- "Tata Altroz, Altroz EV Unveiled At Geneva Motor Show 2019". Autocar India. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- "Tata Altroz EV Unveiled, Launch In 2021". MotorBeam.com. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- "TATA's Second Five Star Car: Altroz Delivers A Strong Result For Adult Occupant Protection". GlobalNCAP.org. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.