Tata Altroz Automatic Teased Ahead Of Expected March Launch

The Altroz will be the second premium hatchback to feature a DCT automatic option after the Hyundai i20

• The DCT gearbox will be a first for Tata as well as the first automatic transmission for the Altroz.

• Expect the DCT variants to be priced at around a lakh’s premium.

• It is expected to be offered with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol only.

• Other engine options are a 1.2-litre N.A. petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

• Tata currently retails the hatchback from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

Tata Motors has put out a teaser hinting at the Altroz DCT’s launch soon. The DCT or dual-clutch transmission will be the first automatic option for the premium hatchback as well as a first for a Tata car. It comes two years after the Altroz went on sale.

We expect the carmaker to offer the DCT gearbox with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (110PS/140Nm) of the Altroz. The hatch is also provided with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit rated at 86PS/113Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel mill (90PS/200Nm). All the powertrains are presently available only with a 5-speed manual transmission.

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The Altroz will be only the second premium hatchback after the Hyundai i20 to come with an optional DCT gearbox. Hyundai also offers a clutchless manual gearbox on the i20 (the iMT). Other automatic options for its segment models are a torque converter (VW Polo), a CVT (Honda Jazz and Hyundai i20), and an AMT replacing the previously offered CVT (Maruti Baleno and upcoming facelifted Toyota Glanza).

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Tata could offer the Altroz’ DCT trims with new features like ventilated front seats, an auto-dimming IRVM, and an air purifier, all of which are also available on the Nexon’s Kaziranga Edition. As per a recent spy shot, the carmaker will also likely offer the hatchback in a new blue shade.

We expect Tata to price the Altroz DCT at a premium of around a lakh over its MT version. For reference, the hatch is currently priced between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 9.69 lakh. The Altroz’ turbo-petrol variants are priced from Rs 8.1 lakh to Rs 9.4 lakh.

All prices ex-showroom pan-India

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