Discover the Tata Altroz Dark Edition: A Premium Hatchback with 5-Star Safety and Style
The Tata Altroz stands out as a premium hatchback, highly rated for its safety and packed with features. This article focuses on the stunning XZ+ S Dark Edition, showcasing why it’s a top choice in its segment.
Striking Exterior Design
The Tata Altroz Dark Edition immediately grabs attention with its all-black aesthetics. The front profile boasts an updated Tata logo set against a glossy black grille, featuring a changed pattern. It comes equipped with automatic projector headlamps, with yellow projectors, and fog lamps complemented by DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) positioned in the bumper. The lower grille is also blacked out, adding to its aggressive stance.
From the side, the Dark Edition looks exceptionally striking. It features 16-inch alloy wheels fitted with MRF tires (185/60 R16). Disc brakes are found at the front, while drum brakes are at the rear. The auto-foldable outside mirrors add convenience, folding and unfolding with the car’s lock and unlock functions. Distinctive #DARK badging is visible on the fender. The car’s doors open wide, up to 90 degrees, making entry and exit easy. Moving to the rear, the Altroz displays a muscular back profile. It includes a centrally placed Tata logo and Altroz badging, along with a reverse parking camera. Higher up, there’s a rear wiper, defogger, a high-mount stop lamp, and a shark-fin antenna. The sporty gloss black spoiler and halogen tail lights, which also house indicators and reverse light, complete the look. Two ultrasonic parking sensors and rear fog lamps are integrated into the bumper. The ground clearance for this premium hatchback is 165 mm.
Comfortable and Feature-Packed Interior
Step inside the Tata Altroz Dark Edition and experience an all-black dashboard with tasteful blue ambient lighting, visible at the footwells and on the dashboard. The premium leather seats are offered in this top model, providing excellent comfort and support, including height adjustment for the driver’s seat and adjustable headrests for all passengers. Rear seats also feature pockets for storage and child seat mounts (ISOFIX). The roof liner is also black, maintaining the ‘Dark’ theme.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel, with the new Tata logo, is tilt-adjustable and houses controls for cruise control, telephony, and the infotainment system. The semi-digital instrument cluster displays speed, a digital trip meter, fuel gauge, average mileage, power/torque settings, and range information. A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, powered by Harman, supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, and AUX connectivity. This unit also displays the feed from the reverse parking camera, which offers average quality.
For convenience, the Altroz Dark Edition offers fully automatic climate control with a dedicated display. A wireless charging pad is provided, alongside Type-A and Type-C USB ports and a 12V charging outlet. The automatic transmission (DCA) variant includes lock/unlock buttons in place of manual drive modes. Storage options include two glass holders, a sliding armrest with storage, and a cooled glove box that also features a tablet holder, light, document storage, and two additional glass holders. A regular-sized sunroof is available, offering one-touch open and close functionality. Rear passengers benefit from AC vents and a Type-A USB port.
Powerful and Efficient Engine Options
The Tata Altroz offers versatile engine choices to suit different driving needs. The model shown is equipped with a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 88 BHP of power and 115 Nm of torque, delivering an approximate mileage of 19 kmpl. For those seeking more power and efficiency, a 1.5-liter turbo-charged diesel engine option is available, generating 90 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, with an impressive mileage of about 22-23 kmpl. Additionally, the Altroz can also be opted for with a CNG variant featuring twin-cylinder technology, which still offers ample boot space. The automatic transmission (DCA) is exclusively available with the petrol engine. The fuel tank capacity is 37 liters.
Unmatched Safety and Build Quality
The Tata Altroz stands tall with a 5-star safety rating, a testament to its robust build quality. This premium hatchback prioritizes occupant safety with a comprehensive suite of features. Standard safety equipment includes ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and dual airbags. Further enhancing safety are reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, seat belt warning, an engine immobilizer, and crash sensors. Features like automatic headlamps and rain-sensing wipers also contribute to a safer driving experience.
Pricing and Warranty
The Tata Altroz offers competitive pricing across its range. The starting price for the Altroz is around ₹6.5 lakh, going up to approximately ₹12 lakh for the top models (on-road). Specifically, the Altroz XZ+ S Dark Edition with the petrol engine is priced at ₹10.40 lakh (ex-showroom). For those opting for a manual transmission, the price would be approximately ₹1 lakh less than the automatic variant. The vehicle comes with a standard warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers, providing peace of mind to its owners.
Key Specifications
- Length: 3990 mm
- Width: 1755 mm
- Height: 1523 mm
- Wheelbase: 2501 mm
- Boot Space: 345 liters
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 37 liters
Conclusion
The Tata Altroz Dark Edition truly embodies a blend of style, safety, and performance. Its striking all-black design, feature-rich interior, multiple engine options, and a class-leading 5-star safety rating make it a highly desirable premium hatchback in the market. Whether you prioritize safety, fuel efficiency, or a feature-packed driving experience, the Altroz Dark Edition offers a compelling package.
