Is Tata Altroz iTurbo special?


Tata Motors’ newest hot hatch, the Altroz iTurbo, has a lot going for it. Read on to find out why it makes for a compelling proposition.

13/01/2021

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As Tata Motors’ first product, based on their ALFA architecture, the Altroz, turns one, the company, has marked the occasion by unveiling yet another variant, the new Altroz iTurbo.  On offer is a brand new colour – Harbour Blue – which will be available on all variants from Altroz XM+ and above and this should find a lot of takers. Besides, the iTurbo, also gets a contrasting black roof for two of their six trims, the XZ and XZ+. The new Altroz iTurbo will come with a 1.2-liter Revotron (petrol) engine that has been mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox which puts out 110 PS@ 5500 rpm and 140 Nm@ 1500-5500 rpm. The Revotron engine, you may recall, has been developed indigenously with the aim of offering not just an exhilarating driving performance but also with the goal of ensuring that the car buyers don’t end up burning a hole in their pockets. The iTurbo also comes with a Sport mode for a more thrilling driving experience and is capable of doing 0-100 in less than 12 seconds! A DCT may well be in the offing but Tata Motors is choosing to remain tight lipped about it, for now. The Altroz

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