Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
Altroz Automatic LaunchedImage Source: Tata Motors

The time is now. If you remember, customers have been waiting for a convenient alternative to the manual gearbox on the Tata Altroz. Thankfully, keeping in the increasing demand for automatic variants, the Indian brand has finally launched it with a price tag starting at Rs.8.10 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Want to learn more about it? Take a look at the all-new Tata Altroz DCA down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tata Altroz Automatic has finally made its debut in India.
  • Available with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder NA petrol engine.
  • DCT is being offered specifically on the automatic variants.

Tata Altroz Automatic: What’s new?

The Opera Blue exterior shade will be sold only with the automatic variants. Thankfully, other colour schemes available on the manual ones will also be there. Tata has also decided to offer a DCT gearbox with the Altroz Dark Edition. This way, almost every mid and top-end variant is now available with an automatic gearbox.

Looking for the price list? Take a look at the variants with their respective price tags down below.

  Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Automatic Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Manual Difference
XM Plus Rs.8.10 Lakhs Rs.7.02 Lakhs Rs.1.08 Lakhs
XT Rs.8.60 Lakhs Rs.7.52 Lakhs Rs.1.08 Lakhs
XT Dark Rs.9.06 Lakhs Rs.7.98 Lakhs Rs.1.54 Lakhs
XZ Rs.9.10 Lakhs Rs.8.02 Lakhs Rs.1.08 Lakhs
XZ (O) Rs.9.22 Lakhs Rs.8.11 Lakhs Rs.1.11 Lakhs
XZ Plus Rs.9.60 Lakhs Rs.8.52 Lakhs Rs.1.08 Lakhs
XZ Plus Dark Rs.9.90 Lakhs Rs.8.82 Lakhs Rs.1.08 Lakhs
Altroz Automatic Gearbox
Image Source: Tata Motors

Under the hood, the automatic variants will only be available with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine. As claimed by the brand, while being paired to this DCT gearbox, the power unit produces a decent 86PS and 113Nm of peak torque.

One interesting fact about this new DCT gearbox is that Tata claims that this entire new gearbox is a tried and tested product keeping in mind the harsh climate and road conditions in India. The developers also state that they have introduced an active cooling function and that’s how this new DCT, is currently India’s most advanced gearbox unit.

Tata Altroz Automatic
Image Source: Tata Motors

Alternatives

The premium hatchback segment is growing at a tremendous rate in India. However, apart from the new Altroz, it is the Hyundai i20 that comes with a DCT gearbox. The only problem with this hatchback is that it costs much more than the Altroz. Looking for an alternative to the Altroz? Here’s take a look at the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno down below.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift
Image Source: Maruti Suzuki

Lots of first in segment features, better packaging and even safer than ever. Well, this is how Maruti Suzuki is still managing to keep Baleno at the top of the sales chart.

Under the hood, the hatchback is still powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which is capable enough of churning out a decent 90PS and 113Nm. Meanwhile, for transmission duties, Maruti Suzuki has deployed either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. Feature-wise, it comes loaded with automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a head-up display to name a few. For more details related to the 2022 Baleno, click here.

Specifications

Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Engine 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol
Power 90PS
Torque 113Nm
Key Highlights
  • 360-degree camera
  • Head-up display
  • 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Arkamys surround sound system
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs.6.35 Lakhs to Rs.9.49 Lakhs

By Harsh Rana

Full-time management student and a part-time automobile enthusiast. Not much happy about EVs taking over the V8, V10 and V12 motors.

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