Tata Motors will introduce the long-awaited turbocharged version of the Altroz hatchback on January 13, 2021. The new model will be called the Tata Altroz iTurbo, claims leaked document. The new Altroz iTurbo will be positioned against the newly launched Hyundai i20 1.0L turbo and the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI.
Ahead of the launch, variant-wise features of the new Tata Altroz iTurbo has been leaked on the internet. The 2021 Altroz petrol will be offered in 6 variants – XE, XM, XM+, XT, XZ and XZ+ – and the turbocharged petrol engine will come with the top 3 variants. The report also claims that the turbo unit will only come with manual gearbox option; however, automatic (Dual-Clutch automatic transmission/DCT) will join the lineup at a later date.
TATA ALTROZ ITURBO VARIANT-WISE FEATURES
ITURBO XT
– Reverse parking camera
– Push button start/stop
– Idle Start Stop
– Cruise control
– LED DRL
– 15L Cooled glove box
– Fast USB charger
– Front fog lamps
– Follow me home lamps
– Multi drive modes (Sport/City)
– 14-inch wheels
ITURBO XZ
– 16-inch alloy wheels
– Projector headlamps
– Ambient lighting on dashboard
– Auto headlamps
– Rear AC vents
– Height adjustable driver seat
– Height adjustable seat belt
– Rear armrest
– Rain sensing wiper
– Rear defogger
– 7-inch digital instrument console
– Multi-functional steering wheel
– One shot down power window
– Front sliding armrest
– Black contrasting roof
ITURBO XZ+
– Leatherette seats
– One shot up power window
– iRA- Connected car features
– What 3 Words
– Xpress Cool
– Wearable key
– Rear fog lamp
– Black contrast roof
The leaked document claims that the silver colour option will be discontinued. A new blue colour option will be added to variants from XM+ onwards. Powering the new Tata Altroz iTurbo is a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This engine is capable of producing around 110bhp of power and 140Nm of torque.
