Tuesday, February 26, 2019
By Kamal Swami
Tata 45X Concept To Be Christened As Altroz, Launch In August
Domestic carmaker Tata Motors has finally revealed the name of its proposed hatchback showcased as 45X Concept during the Indian Auto Expo held last year. Now according to recent reports, the hatchback will be named as Tata Altroz and is slated for the launch most probably during the month of August this year. Prior to this, the carmaker will showcase the production version of the hatchback during the Geneva Motor Show 2019. After launch in the Indian car market, the Altroz will compete against the key leaders like Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai Elite i20.
Developed on the new IMPACT DESIGN 2.0 platform, the Tata Altroz will be offered with two petrol engine options of 1.2 litre, 3 cylinder naturally aspirated engine and 1.2 litre 3 cylidner turbocharged engine, outsourced from Tiago and Nexon respectively. The transmission duties would be performed by six-speed manual gearbox system, followed by six-speed dual-clutch gearbox as an option. The company has also released the teaser image of Altroz, giving the glimpse of its looks.
On the exterior front, Altroz will be equipped with the sleek front grille embellishing sweptback headlamp cluster, new tail lights, flared wheel arches, tri-arrow fog lamps. Inside the cabin, it will be offered with the large touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, instrument cluster with digital display, and a multi-functional steering wheel.
In the words of Mr. Mayank Pareek - President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, “We are extremely elated to announce the name of our upcoming model, which will redefine the premium hatchback segment for the industry. With superlative design elements and a versatile architecture, the Tata ALTROZ is the perfect amalgamation of futuristic design, advanced technology, class leading connectivity, thrilling performance and smart packaging. We are excited to introduce this product to our customers and are gearing up for its commercial launch in mid - 2019. With Turnaround 2.0 now in full swing, we aim to continue winning sustainably in the PV segment through such timely product interventions."
