Tata Motors has launched the Altroz iCNG at Rs 7.55 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Altroz is the primary CNG-powered hatchback to supply a sunroof, and it additionally debuts Tata’s new dual-cylinder set-up for CNG tanks. 

1. Tata Altroz iCNG rivals Maruti Baleno CNG, Toyota Glanza CNG
2. It will get Tata’s new dual-cylinder set-up for CNG tanks
3. Altroz iCNG is available in six variants

Here’s a break-up of the costs of the Tata Altroz CNG:

Tata Altroz CNG design and options

Visually, there’s barely any distinction between the petrol-powered model and the Altroz CNG, barring the addition of the ‘iCNG’ badge on the tailgate of the latter. Tata has positioned the 2 30-litre CNG tanks beneath the boot ground to unencumber some boot house. Earlier, CNG tanks took up virtually all the out there boot house. The Altroz CNG has a 210-litre boot, which is 135 litres lower than the usual Altroz’s 345-litre boot.

Inside, too, not a lot has modified in comparison with the petrol Altroz. It will get the identical 7.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, an air air purifier, a wi-fi charger, automated headlamps and extra. However, the largest distinction is the addition of the voice-activated, single-pane sunroof on the XM+ (S), XZ+ (S) and XZ+ O (S) trims. 

Tata Altroz CNG powertrain

The Altroz CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine mated to a 5-speed handbook gearbox. In petrol mode, it makes 88hp and 115Nm of torque, whereas in CNG mode, it produces 77hp and 103Nm of torque. In comparability, its direct rivals – Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG and Toyota Glanza CNG – make an identical 77hp however make solely 98.5Nm of torque of their CNG modes. Furthermore, in contrast to its rivals, the Altroz can begin instantly in CNG mode. 

Tata Altroz CNG rivals

As talked about, the Altroz CNG rivals the Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG (Rs 8.35 lakh-9.28 lakh) and the Toyota Glanza CNG (Rs 8.50 lakh-9.53 lakh). The beginning value of the Altroz CNG is Rs 80,000 decrease than the Baleno CNG and Rs 95,000 decrease than the Glanza CNG. However, for the reason that Altroz CNG is obtainable in additional trims than its competitors, costs for the top-spec Altroz CNG XZ+ O (S) is Rs 1.27 lakh greater than the Baleno CNG and Rs 1.2 lakh greater than the Glanza CNG. 

Would you select the Tata Altroz CNG over its rivals? Let us know within the feedback. 

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