-New mid-spec variant between XM+ and XT variant

-To be available with petrol, diesel and CNG power

Tata AltrozXM+ (S) variant launch

The Tata Altroz will get a new XM+ (S) variant when the CNG-powered model is launched later this month. It’s a new mid-spec variant between the XM+ and XT variants and will be offered with the NA 1.2-litre petrol, CNG and diesel power.

Features over the XM+ variant

Sitting between the XM+ and XT variants, this version gets as compared to the former gets a sharkfin antenna, a digital instrument cluster (CNG only), a knitted roof liner and rain-sensing wipers. The CNG version will get a sunroof as a part of the deal.

Features under the XT/XT Dark variant

The more expensive XT variant in comparison makes a significant jump with features like hyper-styled wheels, leatherette seats, leather steering wrap (Dark only), sunglasses holder, reverse camera, climate control and adjustable rear headrest.

Engine and specifications of the Tata XM+ (S) variant

The petrol engine on offer is Tata’s 1.2-litre NA petrol that produces 88bhp/115Nm in petrol-only guise and 72bhp/103Nm in CNG guise. A five-speed manual is standard while the former can also be had with a six-speed DCT unit. Today, the Tata Altroz is the only diesel hatchback on sale and is powered by a 1.5-litre engine producing 88bhp/200Nm and is only offered with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Pricing of the Tata Altroz XM+ (S)

There is a price difference of Rs 55000 between the XM+ and XT variants of the Altroz at present and we expect this car to have a Rs 20000 premium/reduction over the XM+/XT variant. This should put its price around Rs 7.70 lakh (ex-showroom).

Who are its competitors?

The Tata Altroz rivals the Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20 and the Toyota Glanza.

Drive review?

We will be driving the Tata Altroz in CNG guise later this month and if you have any questions for us, do leave them on our social media channels.