Altroz: A Safe & Feature-Rich Premium Hatchback Choice
If your budget is between ₹8 lakh and ₹11 lakh, and you are looking for a very safe premium hatchback that offers good features and appealing looks, then this car is a great option.
Price Range and Variants
The car’s price starts from ₹6,45,000. It offers both diesel and petrol engine options. The available variants are XE, XM+, XT, XZ, and the top model XZ+. The top model includes features like automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, an infotainment system, and a reverse parking camera. Many other features are also present in this model.
Upcoming Altroz Racer
Soon, an Altroz Racer option will be available. This new variant will offer a sunroof, a larger infotainment system, wireless charging, and ventilated seats.
Bold Exterior Design
The car has a sharp and attractive look. For instance, the red color with a black roof makes it look like a hot hatchback. The front features automatic projector headlights, side indicators, and LED DRLs with fog lamps. The ground clearance is around 165mm, which is good for a hatchback.
On the side, it comes with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. The front wheels have disc brakes. The outside mirrors are glossy black and fold automatically when the car is locked or unlocked.
The rear design includes a large logo and a reverse parking camera. The tail lights are in a black finish and include the reverse light. It also has a rear wiper, defogger, a high-mount stop lamp, and a sporty spoiler. The bumper has two ultrasonic parking sensors and reflectors.
Practical Dimensions and Safety
This car is under 4 meters in length. Its length is 3990mm, width is 1755mm, and height is 1523mm. The wheelbase is 2500mm. The doors open wide at 90 degrees, making it easy for all passengers to get in and out comfortably.
The car has a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP.
Generous Boot Space
The car offers a good boot space of 345 liters. It includes a parcel tray, a hook, and a light. A puncture repair kit is provided. The spare wheel is a 14-inch steel wheel, which is smaller than the 16-inch alloy wheels. A twin-cylinder CNG option will be available soon, and it is designed not to reduce the boot space.
Vibrant Color Options
Available colors include Red, White, Grey, Blue, and Gold.
Feature-Rich Interior
The interior features a dual-tone dashboard with blue ambient lighting. It has black leather seats, which offer height adjustment. The driver gets a dead pedal and switches for front and rear fog lamps. The car features an engine start-stop button.
The infotainment system is by Harman and supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It comes with a combination of 4 speakers and tweeters. The reverse parking camera quality is decent. The climate control information is shown on the infotainment screen.
The central console includes a 12V charging outlet, a USB port, and storage space. It also has a gear selector with options for Parking, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive. There is a central door lock/unlock button, two cup holders, and a sliding armrest with storage inside. A manual handbrake is also present.
Warranty and Engine Performance
The car comes with a warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers.
The diesel engine option offers 90 PS of power, 200 Nm of torque, and a mileage of 25 kmpl.
Advanced Safety Features
Key safety features include ABS with EBD, dual airbags, reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, seat belt reminders, and an engine immobilizer.
Price Example
For example, the XZ+ DCA (automatic transmission) variant has an ex-showroom price of around ₹10 lakh. The on-road price in a city like Lucknow could be around ₹11.31 lakh.
Why Choose This Car?
While it competes with cars like the Hyundai i20 and Maruti Baleno, this car stands out with its excellent combination of safety, appealing looks, and impressive features. With its strong safety rating, stylish design, comfortable interior, and practical features, this car is a great choice for those looking for a premium hatchback.
