Tata Altroz Racer news

It became the fastest Indian hatchback by defeating the i20 N Line with a lead of over 2 seconds

The Tata Altroz Racer not only gets a sportier appeal inside and out, but it also comes with a more powerful turbocharged unit from the new Nexon

The sportier version of the Tata Altroz also gets a host of feature additions for a more premium cabin experience

The Tata Altroz Racer gets a more powerful turbo-petrol engine, sportier styling elements, and new features

The Hyundai i20 N Line and Maruti Fronx are also available with automatic transmission options, meanwhile the Tata Altroz Racer only gets a manual transmission for now

The mid-spec R2 variant of the Altroz Racer looks same as the top-spec R3 variant, and comes with features like 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, and a sunroof

The entry-level R1 variant of the Altroz Racer comes loaded with amenities like 10.25-inch touchscreen, automatic AC, and cruise control

Out of the two, the Altroz Racer is more affordable, but it also misses out on an automatic transmission

The Altroz Racer boasts cosmetic revisions inside and out, while also featuring a couple of extra amenities over the regular Altroz

The past week was buzzing with multiple launches and updates, while an MS Dhoni-inspired edition of two cars was also announced in the same period

Both Altroz Racer and i20 N Line is available with a 6-speed manual transmission, but the latter also gets the option of a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT)

The Tata Altroz Racer is being offered in three variants: R1, R2, and R3

The Altroz Racer uses a 120 PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine borrowed from the Tata Nexon

Two hot hatches with turbo-petrol engines and a lot of features on offer–what will you choose?

Tata's upcoming Altroz Racer hot hatch promises significantly more performance and a better overall package. But should you wait for it or go with its nearest rival, the Hyundai i20 N Line?