Mumbai, January 2021.
Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, today
announced the launch of the i-Turbo variant along with iRA-connected car
technology for its premium hatchback, Altroz. iRA comes with 27 connected car features along with natural
voice tech, through which the car understands commands not only in English or
Hindi, but also in Hinglish. Additionally, it is India’s first hatchback to
introduce What3Words technology -
a precise & unique tool that makes navigation easier than before. The Company has also
added a new top of the line XZ+ variant in a petrol and diesel fuel option to
the Altroz family. These introductions makes Altroz a wholesome package of sheer
power and class leading features. The Altroz i-Turbo is launched at an attractive
introductory ex-showroom price increment of INR.60, 000 above the Altroz
Revotron petrol variants.
Tata Altroz is the first product on the ALFA architecture and has
received a tremendous response since its launch in January 2020. Tata Motors has introduced
the Altrozi-Turbo, a power and feature packed car to celebrate the brand’s
success as it turns one. Despite the Covid challenge, the Company has sold more than 50,000
Altroz within its first year of launch, a testament to its popularity. India’s
safest hatchback with a 5 star safety rating from Global NCAP, has indeed
raised the bar and set #TheGoldStandard in safety, design and driving dynamics.
Commenting on the launch of the
Altroz i-Turbo, Mr. Shailesh Chandra – President, Passenger Vehicles Business
Unit, Tata Motors said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the 1st
anniversary of our premium hatchback Altroz with a double bonanza comprising of
the i-Turbo petrol and the new XZ+ variant with iRA-connected car technology in
petrol and diesel option. Since the launch in January 2020, Altroz has been
appreciated for its paramount safety, innovative design and thrilling
performance and we are delighted to share that with its introduction, in FY 21,
our market share in the hatchback category has increased by 5.4% compared to
last fiscaland we have captured 17% market share in the premium hatch segment. We are confident that the new Altroz range will cater to
the evolving needs of the Indian customer, all while creating benchmarks in the
segment.”
Loaded with new tech and the 1.2L turbocharged BS6 petrol engine, the Altroz i-Turbo is launched in a new Harbour Bluecolour, which is available on variants from XM+. With power of 110 PS @ 5500 rpm, Altroz i-Turbo provides a torque of 140 Nm @1500- 5500 rpm which ensures an enjoyable drive experience. Adding to that, the Sport/CityMulti Drive Modes provide the Altroz a perfect combination of thrill and city driving. Altroz in its 2021 avatar will also sport the new Black and light Grey interiors accentuated with perforated leatherette seats to enhance its premium quotient.
Furthermore, the Xpress cool feature, personalized screen
wallpaper, one shot up power windows, all added to ensure utmost convenience
along with the 8 speaker sound
system by Harman for an enjoyable surround sound experience, adds to the entire
package making it a car that all will desire.