Tata Altroz Racer teased ahead of launch: Design, features, engine details and more

Tata Motor first showcased the Tata Altroz Racer at the 2023 Delhi Auto Expo and later at this year’s Bharat Mobility Expo. And now, the company has teased the sporty hatch ahead of launch. When launched, the Altroz Racer will directly compete with the Hyundai i20 N-line and is expected to carry a Rs 1 lakh premium compared to regular variants.

The Altroz racer is essentially a much sportier version of the regular variant and will feature a powerful engine, cosmetic tweaks, updated interior with new features and more.The Altroz Racer measures 3990 mm in length, 1755 mm in width, 1523 mm in height, has a wheelbase of 2501mm and will get 16-inch dual tone alloy wheels which looks same as the standard model.

As per the teased image, the Altroz Racer will get a unique orange and black dual-tone exterior finish. It gets black treatment for the roof, wing mirrors, window line and for the A,B and C pillars including the integrated spoiler. Other expected design highlights will include white stripes on the bonnet, re-designed front and rear bumpers with air intakes, refreshed front and radiator grille.

Moving inside, the Racer will feature sporty interior with a black dashboard layout with coloured accents and contrast stitching for the seats and steering wheel. It also features coloured inserts and ambient lighting based on the exterior colour.

In terms of features, it will come equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, connected car tech, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, a heads-up display and a voice-assisted sunroof, automatic climate control, a fully digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, cruise control, parking sensors and more. In terms of safety, the Altroz gets 6 airbags, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts, electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist control and three-point seatbelts with seatbelt reminders for all passengers. It should be noted that the regular variants of the Tata Altroz have scored a 5-star safety rating in Global NCAP crash tests.
The Altroz gets a more powerful engine compared to the regular Altroz. The racer is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cyl, turbo petrol engine which puts out 120 bhp of power and 170 Nm of torque. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. It is also expected that Tata might offer the Altroz with the Dual-clutch DCA automatic gearbox.