Discover the Altroz: Features, Updates, and Safety
Let’s explore the Altroz, a premium hatchback with a 5-star safety rating. This article will cover its key features, design updates, and pricing. You will find major changes inside the car, especially in the interior.
Key Features Overview
The Altroz boasts a 5-star safety rating. It offers a manual transmission. Buyers can choose from three engine options: a 1.2-liter petrol, a 1.2-liter turbo petrol, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine.
Exterior Design
The Altroz is a stylish and attractive premium hatchback. It comes with a smart key for lock, unlock, and boot access, with two keys provided. The front design includes the car logo, a black grille, and black finishes above. It features projector headlamps and LED DRLs for a sporty look. The front bumper is designed stylishly, and options are available. The lower grille is also black. While shown in grey, other color options are also available. The side profile of the car is also very attractive.
Dimensions and Wheels
The Altroz measures 3990mm in length, 1755mm in width, and 1523mm in height. It rides on attractive 195/55 R15 alloy wheels. Disc brakes are provided for effective stopping. The side mirrors (ORVMs) are finished in black, automatically fold when the car is locked, and are electrically adjustable. All door handles are chrome, complemented by a black strip on the doors for a sporty appearance.
Safety and Warranty
The car features 90-degree opening doors, highlighting its strong build quality. A 2-year or 75,000 km warranty is offered, adding to the ownership confidence.
Fuel Tank and Boot Space
The Altroz is equipped with a 37-liter fuel tank and has a 2500mm wheelbase. The rear design features the car logo and Altroz branding, along with a reverse parking camera. It includes a rear wiper, a high-mounted stop lamp, and stylish tail lamps with black elements for a sporty appearance. For parking assistance, there are two ultrasonic parking sensors and reflectors. The boot offers a generous 345 liters of space and features a boot lamp for convenience at night. A removable parcel tray is also present, along with a toolkit and a puncture repair kit.
Engine and Performance
The 1.2-liter petrol engine delivers good power and 113 Nm of torque, with a mileage of 19 km/l. The diesel engine, on the other hand, offers an impressive mileage of 25 km/l.
Interior Comfort and Technology
The Altroz interior features a premium dashboard. The doors have power window controls, side mirror controls, a water bottle holder, an umbrella holder, and speakers. The driver’s seat can be adjusted. There are AC vents, a start/stop button, and buttons for front and rear defoggers.
A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is at the center. It has good sound quality from Harman and includes four speakers. It supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The system also displays the reverse parking camera feed with good quality.
The dashboard includes controls for climate. A 12V charging socket and a USB port are available. There is storage space in front of the gear lever. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission and offers drive modes. It also includes two cup holders and a sliding armrest. A manual day/night inside rearview mirror, a reading lamp, and a microphone are present. The driver’s sun visor has a ticket holder. All four headrests are adjustable.
Driver-Focused Features and Updates
The Altroz interior features two significant updates. Firstly, the instrument cluster is now fully digital, replacing the previous part-digital, part-analog setup. This new digital display shows comprehensive information like distance to empty, trip meter, temperature, and speed. Secondly, the steering wheel now has a standard finish, moving away from the previous leather-wrapped option. It features car branding, infotainment controls, and cruise control buttons. Wiper and headlight controls are also conveniently located on the steering column.
Rear Passenger Experience
The rear doors are equipped with door pockets, power window controls, and speakers. Rear passengers will find a premium seating experience with ample leg space and decent thigh support. A 12V charging socket is available for convenience. Adjustable headrests and an armrest are provided for rear passengers. The rear bench is designed to comfortably seat three people, and a grab handle is also available.
Pricing and Key Safety Features
The Altroz is competitively priced. In Lucknow, the ex-showroom price for the petrol variant ranges from approximately 6.21 Lakhs to 8.99 Lakhs. For the diesel variant, the ex-showroom price in Lucknow ranges from about 9.06 Lakhs to 10.70 Lakhs.
For safety, the Altroz comes equipped with ABS, EBD, central locking with an auto-lock feature, a speed alert system, rear parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, and airbags.
