Auto Expo 2023: Tata Spices Up The Altroz With A New ‘Racer’ Edition
The Altroz Racer borrows the 120PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine and the the six-speed manual gearbox from the Nexon
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No revisions have been made to the ride and handling setup of the hatchback.
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Equipment on board consists of a sunroof and a larger touchscreen.
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It also features some cosmetic tweaks such as a dual-tone exterior and blacked alloys.
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The Altroz already gets a 110PS, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with a five-speed MT.
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Launch to happen soon, with a starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata has showcased an array of concepts ranging from new and upcoming cars to its soon-to-be introduced advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) tech at Auto Expo 2023. On the sidelines of these unveilings, the carmaker also revealed the Altroz Racer, a sportier iteration of the premium hatchback.
Gets A More Powerful Engine
The major distinction between the standard Altroz and Altroz Racer is under the hood. While the former can be had with a 110PS/140Nm turbo-petrol engine with a five-speed MT, the latter has been gifted the Nexon’s 120PS/170Nm turbocharged unit, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed AMT. No alterations have been made to the ride and handling setup of the premium hatchback to accommodate the increase in performance.
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Mechanical upgrades aside, the Altroz Racer also comes with visual and cosmetic improvements such as a dual-tone exterior, contrasting white stripes on the roof and hood, black alloy wheels and an all-black cabin theme with red highlights. The Altroz Racer also gets a revised upholstery with sporty details and the ‘Racer’ insignia embossed on the headrests. Its equipment list includes a sunroof and a larger touchscreen system.
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Launch, Price And Competition
Tata will launch the Altroz Racer soon, at a starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). The Altroz Racer’s direct rival will only be the Hyundai i20 N Line.