All New Tata Altroz Dark Edition: A Premium 5-Star Hatchback

The All New Tata Altroz is a 5-star rated premium hatchback, known for its style and safety. We’re taking a close look at the Altroz XZ+ S Petrol Dark Edition. This special Dark Edition presents a fully black car, inside and out, offering a unique and sophisticated look.

Price and Variants

The Altroz range starts from ₹6.60 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base model, with the top model reaching around ₹12 lakh (on-road Lucknow). There are many variants available, including XE, XM, XM+, XT, XZ, XZ+, and XZ+ S. The Dark Edition is a premium offering in the lineup.

Striking Exterior Design

The front of the Altroz Dark Edition features a gloss black front grille with the Tata logo. It has automatic projector headlamps, with low beam projectors and high beam halogens. Follow-me-home headlamps are a convenient feature, turning on to light your path. Indicators are placed on the side. Below, you’ll find LED Day Time Running Lights (DRLs) and halogen fog lamps. The entire lower grille and front bumper are blacked out, adding to its dark theme.

From the side, the car showcases its large profile. It rides on big 16-inch blacked-out alloy wheels, with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The side mirrors are auto-foldable and finished in gloss black. A ‘#DARK’ badge signifies this special edition. The doors open wide at 90 degrees, making entry and exit easy.

The rear profile of the Tata Altroz is equally impressive. It features the Tata logo and an Altroz badge in black font. The taillamps use normal halogen bulbs, and there’s a rear wiper, defogger, and high-mount stop lamp. The top model also includes rear fog lamps and two ultrasonic reverse parking sensors in the body-colored bumper. A shark fin antenna sits on the roof.

Dimensions and Ground Clearance

The Altroz measures 3990 mm in length, 1755 mm in width, and 1523 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2501 mm, which contributes to its spacious interior. The ground clearance is 165 mm, which is adequate for a hatchback.

Feature-Rich Interior

Step inside the Altroz Dark Edition, and you’ll find an all-black theme. The dashboard, roof, and door trims are completely black. Blue ambient lighting adds a premium touch, especially at night.

The cabin features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system by Harman, supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also offers USB and AUX connectivity. While the reverse parking camera quality is standard, the car includes a wireless charging pad. Fully automatic climate control ensures a comfortable cabin, with its display integrated into the infotainment screen.

The instrument cluster is a mix of digital and analog, showing a digital RPM meter and fuel gauge, alongside an analog speedometer that goes up to 220 km/h. The leather-wrapped steering wheel has controls for cruise control, the infotainment system, and the multi-information display (MID). The MID shows information like fuel economy, mileage, range, and power/torque. The steering wheel is tilt-adjustable for driver comfort.

Other interior highlights include rain-sensing wipers, push-button start/stop, idle start/stop, and a 5-speed manual transmission (a DC automatic option is available for petrol variants). You also get two drive modes: City and Eco. A slideable armrest with storage adds convenience.

The Altroz features a cooled glove box with a light, a tablet holder, and space for documents and two glasses. Power window controls are available for all four windows.

Comfortable Seating and Space

The seats are black leather, providing a premium feel. They come with height adjustment and recline options for front occupants. Rear passengers get comfortable seating with good legroom and thigh support, thanks to the 2501 mm wheelbase. Rear AC vents and both Type A and Type C USB charging ports are available for rear occupants. The rear seats are 100% fold-down, increasing cargo flexibility.

Practicality and Boot Space

The Tata Altroz offers a boot space of 345 liters, which is good for its segment. It includes a boot light and a 3kg hook for carrying small bags. The fuel tank capacity for petrol variants is 37 liters. The car comes with a 3-year or 1 lakh km warranty.

For the CNG variant, twin cylinders are cleverly placed in the boot, still leaving over 200 liters of usable boot space. A point to note is the spare wheel is a 14-inch steel rim, which is smaller than the 16-inch alloy wheels.

Engine Options and Performance

The Tata Altroz offers multiple engine choices:

• Petrol Engine: A 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Revotron engine producing 88 BHP of power and 115 Nm of torque. It delivers a mileage of around 19 kmpl.
• Diesel Engine: A 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder Revotorq diesel engine that generates 90 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque. This engine provides a mileage of 23-24 kmpl.
• CNG Option: Available with the petrol engine.

Advanced Safety Features

As a 5-star rated premium hatchback, the Altroz is packed with safety features:

• ABS with EBD (Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
• Dual Airbags
• Reverse Parking Sensors
• Reverse Parking Camera
• Speed Alert System
• Seatbelt Warning
• Engine Immobilizer
• Key Sensor

These features ensure a secure and confident driving experience.

Conclusion

The Tata Altroz Dark Edition stands out as a stylish, safe, and feature-packed premium hatchback. Its all-black theme, advanced technology, comfortable interior, and diverse engine options make it a compelling choice in its segment.