Top 5 Highlights: Tata Altroz iTurbo

Tata Motors launched the Altroz in 2020 and in 2021, the company launched the hot version of the car the iTurbo. The premium hatchback with the more powerful 1.2-litre engine comes in 3 variants. Compared to the non-turbo Altroz, the iTurbo variants will come with a few extra features, including the Multi Drive Modes. There was a lot of anticipation surrounding the Altroz iTurbo and it's an exciting new car, there's no doubt about it.

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Visually, the Tata Altroz iTurbo will remain identical to the regular model, however, Tata has introduced a new Harbour Blue body colour option with the car. The rest of the design and styling elements, however, remain unchanged. But we list out the top 5 highlights of the Altroz iTurbo. 

1.  The Tata Altroz iTurbo is powered by a new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Now, the motor is derived from the same engine that powers the Nexon facelift, however, the company says it had several changes to the engine to adapt it for the Altroz. In fact, Tata Motors says that the 'i' in the iTurbo stands for Intelligent.

2. In terms of features, the Altroz iTurbo gets some new additions like Xpress Cool function for the air-con system and What 3 Words navigation. However, features like the 7-inch stick-out display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, flat-bottom steering wheel, automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking camera, push-button start/stop, cruise control, cooled glove box, automatic climate control, 2 Speakers and 2 Tweeters, along with a fast USB charging port, are also on offer.

3. In terms of power output, the engine is tuned to produce 108 bhp at 5500 rpm and develops a peak torque of 140 Nm at 1500-5500 rpm. Like the regular Altroz, here too the motor comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. However, the car also gets Altroz iTurbo also gets Multi Drive Modes with a new Sport mode option. Tata claims that the Altroz iTurbo does the 0-100 kmph sprint in 11.9 seconds. Tata claims a fuel efficiency of 18.13 kmpl on the iTurbo. 

4. The new Tata Altroz iTurbo will also come with the company's connected car technology iRA, which will be offered in the XZ+ variant. The connected car system offers connectivity features like - remote commands via mobile app, vehicle security functions like Find My Car, Emergency SMS, vehicle tracking and more. 

5. While the exterior only gets a new colour option, the cabin has received a range of updates including a new dual-tone Sporty Black and light Grey interior. The new cabin theme replaces the older all-black interior, and it will be standard across all variants and powertrains of the Altroz.