Highlights: –
- Tata Altroz to get a 6-speed DCT automatic with 86PS 1.2-litre nau=turally aspirated petrol engine.
- Will get a new Opel Blue colour option.
- Will be offered in three variants.
- Likely to command a premium of Rs 1 lakh.
Tata Motors has finally confirmed that the Altroz will get the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) option. Bookings for the same have also been commenced for a token amount of Rs 21,000 ahead of its launch in the coming days. One should note that it will be limited to the XT, XZ, and XZ+ variants of the hatchback, along with the Dark Edition.
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Surprisingly, only the 86PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine will get the two-pedal convenience. The 110PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 90PS 1.5-litre diesel engine will continue to be offered with the 5-speed manual transmission.
Tata will also introduce a new Opel Blue color scheme in the premium hatchback that will be offered alongside the ongoing paint options, including Cosmo Black, Downtown Red, Arcade Grey, Avenue White, and Harbour Blue.
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As far as the pricing is concerned, expect Altroz DCT variants to command a premium of around Rs 1 lakh over their petrol-manual counterparts, which currently ranges between Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 8.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Once launched, it will go up against the Hyundai i20 CVT and DCT, Honda Jazz CVT, Maruti Baleno AMT, and soon-to-be discontinued VW Polo AT.
