Experience the Tata Altroz XZ iCNG: A Premium and Safe Hatchback
The Tata Altroz stands out as a premium and safe hatchback in its segment. Today, we’re exploring the XZ iCNG variant, which offers an excellent blend of features, safety, and efficiency. This white-colored car showcases Tata’s commitment to quality and innovation, providing a comfortable and secure driving experience for families and individuals alike.
Stylish Exterior Design
The Altroz XZ iCNG boasts a sleek and modern exterior. The smart key allows for easy lock, unlock, boot unlock, and follow me home functions. Upfront, you’ll find a redesigned grille pattern featuring the Tata logo, complemented by a black lower grille. The car comes with projector automatic headlamps for the low beam and halogen lamps for the high beam, along with clear indicator placement. Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) and fog lamps are positioned below, and a tow hook is also available. The vehicle offers a ground clearance of approximately 165 mm.
Moving to the side, the Altroz features 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. It is equipped with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, with a tire profile of 185/60 R16. The outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) are finished in gloss black, are auto-foldable, and have a touch of chrome treatment underneath. Indicators are placed on the fenders, and the B-pillar has a matte black finish. The front door handles match the body color.
At the rear, the Altroz proudly displays the Tata logo and Altroz badging. A reverse parking camera is integrated, alongside normal halogen tail lights which include indicators and reverse lights. Other rear features include a rear wiper, defogger, a high-mount stop lamp, and a sporty spoiler. The rear bumper houses two parking sensors and reflectors, and the iCNG badge highlights its intelligent CNG technology.
Comfortable and Feature-Rich Interior
Step inside the Altroz XZ iCNG to find a thoughtfully designed dual-tone interior. The doors open wide, at a 90-degree angle, making entry and exit easy. The dual-tone door trims feature door openers, power window controls, speakers, and bottle holders. The black fabric seats in this variant offer height adjustment and recline options for optimal comfort.
The dashboard also has a dual-tone finish, enhanced by pleasant blue ambient lighting that extends to the front footwells. Rear passengers benefit from dedicated AC vents and a USB port for charging devices, along with ample legroom. The rear seats include two adjustable headrests and an armrest.
For the driver, a request sensor is available on the door handle. Controls for all four power windows and ORVM adjustments are conveniently located on the driver’s door. The car features a push engine start/stop button, controls for fog lamps, and switches to convert between CNG and petrol modes.
Smart Technology and Connectivity
The Altroz XZ iCNG features a fully digital instrument cluster, displaying RPM, speed, trip information (A/B), mileage, range, and outside temperature. It also clearly shows both petrol and CNG fuel levels. The steering wheel, with the Tata logo, includes controls for telephony and the infotainment system. It is tilt-adjustable for driver comfort.
At the center of the dashboard is a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, powered by Harman, offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The display for the automatic climate control system is integrated into this touchscreen. Below the screen, you’ll find both Type A and Type C USB ports, along with a 12V charging outlet, providing multiple options for device charging. The car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. A slideable armrest with storage adds to the cabin’s practicality. The glove box is deep and includes a light, a tablet holder, glass holders, and a document holder. Above, there’s a manually adjustable IRVM, white LED roof lights, a sunglass holder, a microphone, a vanity mirror on the co-passenger side, and a ticket holder on the driver’s side.
Performance and iCNG Technology
The Altroz XZ iCNG is powered by a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine. In petrol mode, this engine produces 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. When running on CNG, it delivers 73 PS of power and 103 Nm of torque. The CNG variant offers an impressive mileage of approximately 26 km/kg.
A key highlight is Tata’s iCNG technology, featuring a unique twin-cylinder setup. The Altroz has two 30 kg CNG tanks, providing a combined liquid capacity of 60 liters. These tanks are cleverly placed to minimize impact on boot space. While the petrol variant offers 345 liters of boot space, the iCNG variant still provides around 200 liters, with the spare wheel located underneath. The car also has a 37-liter petrol fuel tank capacity.
Unmatched Safety Features
The Tata Altroz is a 5-star rated premium hatchback, emphasizing passenger safety. The XZ iCNG variant includes important safety features such as ABS with EBD, two airbags (for the driver and co-passenger), reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, and seat belt warnings. Other safety inclusions are an engine immobilizer, a crash sensor, automatic headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers, all contributing to a secure ride.
Dimensions and Practicality
The Altroz offers practical dimensions for a hatchback:
- Length: 3990 mm
- Width: 1755 mm
- Height: 1523 mm
- Wheelbase: 2501 mm
These dimensions ensure a comfortable cabin experience while maintaining agile handling in city traffic.
Pricing and Warranty
The Tata Altroz XZ iCNG variant has an ex-showroom price of ₹9,16,000, with an on-road price of approximately ₹10,88,000. Tata offers a standard warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km, which can be extended for an additional cost.
