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- Pristine White
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- Coral Red
- Calypso Copper
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Tata Motors AltrozAltroz i-Turbo
The safety benchmark of Indian hatchbacks, with six airbags from the first variant and a quiet, grown-up ride.
On sale ₹6.19 lakh – ₹9.15 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹6.19 lakh – ₹9.15 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 20 kmpl
- Engine
- 1199 cc
- Power
- 86 bhp
- Torque
- 113 Nm
- Top speed
- 165 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 1130 kg
- Height
- 1560 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 345 L
- Fuel
- Petrol / CNG
- Gearbox
- Manual / Automatic
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹6.19 lakh - ₹9.15 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched September 2024
Range spread ₹6.19 lakh – ₹9.15 lakh
Tata Motors Altroz variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Smart petrol manual Six airbags · Stability control standard | ₹6.19 lakh |
| Pure petrol manual Touchscreen infotainment · Rear parking sensors | ₹6.85 lakh |
| Adventure petrol manual Alloy wheels · Cruise control · Rear armrest | ₹7.59 lakh |
| Accomplished i-CNG cng manual Twin-set CNG factory fitment · Six airbags | ₹8.39 lakh |
| Accomplished AMT petrol automatic Automated manual gearbox · Automatic climate control | ₹9.15 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
20 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
1199 cc · 3 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 86 bhp at 6000 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 113 Nm at 3300 rpm
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 1199 cc, 3-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 86 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max torque | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Mileage | 20 kmpl |
| Top speed | 165 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual / Automatic |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 1130 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 345 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, twist beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 195/55 R16 |
| Safety equipment | Five-star Global NCAP adult score, six airbags standard |
Dimensions
| Length | 3990 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1740 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Altroz
The Altroz is the hatchback that stopped pretending small cars have to feel small. The body sits wide across the road, the doors close with a solidity buyers notice before they notice anything else, and the five-star Global NCAP adult score with six airbags fitted as standard is still the argument this segment is measured against. The 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol makes 86 bhp and 113 Nm, enough for a 20 kmpl claim in this catalogue and, more importantly, a ride that settles at 110 km/h instead of buzzing at it.
Two things beyond the crash score do the quiet selling. The 345-litre boot is at the top of the hatchback range and swallows a family weekend without the parcel shelf being argued over, and the i-CNG variant lets a high-mileage driver cut running costs without leaving the safety shell behind. The AMT automatic is the city-friendly option: shifts are unhurried, but at a standstill in traffic you stop thinking about the clutch entirely.
The case against is one of space and polish rather than substance. The rear bench is comfortable but narrower than a Baleno’s for three adults, the cabin trim is well fitted yet visually plain next to the flashier rivals, and Tata’s service network, while extensive, is less uniform than Maruti’s in smaller towns. Buy the mid or top manual for the value, the AMT if the commute is brutal, and treat the CNG as a fleet decision made with arithmetic rather than the heart.
- Five-star Global NCAP adult score
- Six airbags standard on every variant
- 345-litre boot and an i-CNG option
Features
Convenience
- Rear parking camera
- Cruise control
- Automatic climate control
- Height-adjustable driver seat
Interior
- 7-inch touchscreen with connected features
- Arcade air purifier
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- Multiple USB charging points
Safety
- Six airbags standard
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic stability control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Pros and cons
What we like
- Crash protection no hatchback rival matches
- Quiet, settled ride on expressways
- Factory CNG without a workshop conversion
What we would change
- Rear bench is tight for three adults
- Cabin styling is functional rather than fancy
- AMT shifts telegraph their age on inclines
Our review
Our verdict
4.2/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.2 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.9/5
Power, acceleration & driving dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 3.9/5 Good
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 4.1/5 Very strong
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.1/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 4.9/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 4.0/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 4.2/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 4.2/5 Very strong
The Altroz is the hatchback you buy for the version of yourself that reads the crash report. It will never out-muscle a turbo in traffic or out-shimmer a showroom, but it carries five stars and six airbags at ₹6.19 lakh, gathers broken roads better than cars three lakh dearer, and gives back 345 litres of honest boot. Take the Adventure manual at ₹7.59 lakh for value, the AMT only if the commute is brutal, and accept that the engine is the one component the safety budget did not reach.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tata Altroz price?
MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue lists the Altroz from ₹6.19 lakh to ₹9.15 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, across five variants including the i-CNG and the AMT automatic.
What is the Altroz’s mileage?
The claimed petrol figure is 20 kmpl; MotoSutra’s estimate is typically 13-15 kmpl in city traffic. The i-CNG variant returns its economy in km/kg rather than kmpl.
Does the Altroz get six airbags?
Yes. Six airbags, ABS with EBD and stability control are standard from the base Smart variant in this listing, and the structure carries a five-star Global NCAP adult score.
Should I take the Altroz AMT or the manual?
The manual is the sweeter drive on highway and ghat roads; the AMT earns its price in stop-start traffic, where it takes the clutch work away without any gear-hunting drama at walking pace.
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Tata sells the safest hatchback India has built; Hyundai sells the best-equipped one. They overlap almost exactly on price, which forces the only question this comparison actually contains: what do you want in a five-year plan?
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Explainer 5 min
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News
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