5 Takeaways Of The Tata Altroz CNG Review

Does the CNG compromise on the highlights of the Altroz? Let’s find out

We recently drove the CNG version of the Tata Altroz hatchback, which is the carmaker’s third model to get the alternative fuel treatment. Here are the five things we learnt from its review: 

Features Galore

The Altroz CNG allows you to choose between a basic purpose-driven CNG variant and a fully loaded one too. Since the alternative fuel option is available on the top-spec XZ+ variant, you get all the bells and whistles on board. With this, the Altroz is the most feature-rich CNG car in its premium hatchback segment. 

The CNG derivative of the hatchback gets alloy wheels, mood lighting, leatherette seats, a 7-inch touchscreen system, an electric sunroof, a tyre pressure monitoring system, automatic AC, and a wireless charger. Safety is taken care of by a solid 5-star-rated body shell, dual airbags, a rear camera, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. 

However, certain features, like cruise control and the digital driver’s display, have been deleted from the CNG variants, which feels unnecessary. 

Boot Space Like No Other CNG Car

One of the key USPs of the Altroz CNG is the usable boot space. Instead of a huge single 60-litre tank, Tata has opted for twin 30-litre tanks which liberate a lot of boot space. These tanks are tucked cleverly under the boot floor, allowing the owners with usable boot space for their weekend trips. 

With a claimed boot capacity of 210 litres, it’s just 135 litres lower than the petrol version. A medium-sized suitcase and an overnight duffle bag should fit easily, but they’ll have to be stored horizontally if there’s a parcel tray in place. CNG owners, assemble! 

Good For The City Drives

The performance of the Altroz petrol was never a strong point. The acceleration was sluggish and in higher gears, required some effort. However, the performance was good for the city drives and traffic commutes. The good thing is that with CNG, there aren’t any major compromises in driveability. The difference between petrol and CNG mode whilst commuting is negligible. There might be some odd occasions where you might need an extra downshift (on CNG), but the overall city drive experience is effortless. 

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Subpar Highway Performance

While having a smooth commute in the city, the Altroz CNG is slow to climb up to triple-digit speeds, just like its petrol counterpart. The in-gear acceleration in fourth and fifth from these speeds is quite slow, and due to this, frequent downshifts are inevitable. Steeper inclines need you to be a precision driver because if you don’t have the momentum, the car’s gonna ask you to downshift immediately. So, several times, you might feel it’s better to shift to petrol to make things easier. Coincidentally, these are the usual woes that you face with Altroz petrol as well. 

No Compromise On Handling And Ride

The addition of a CNG kit and extra mounting doesn’t hamper the excellent handling and ride quality of the Altroz. The carmaker has reworked the rear suspension to carry the extra weight. It continues to be a planted ride at triple-digit speeds and is comfortable over different types of surfaces. The handling also continues to be sharp and agile, which is a plus point of the hatchback. 

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