After showcasing it finally 12 months’s Auto Expo first, after which later at this 12 months’s Bharat Mobility Expo, the Tata Altroz Racer is all set to be launched in India within the coming weeks. Upon its arrival, the sportier model will sit on the high of the Altroz vary, and can immediately rival the Hyundai i20 N Line, whereas it would additionally face some competitors from the turbo-petrol variants of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. Let’s check out how the three cars stack up when it comes to measurement, powertrain and worth.

 

 

 

In phrases of measurement, the Tata Altroz Racer measures 3990mm in size, 1755mm in width, stands 1523mm tall and has a 2501mm lengthy wheelbase. This signifies that the i20 N Line and Fronx turbo are 5mm longer, in addition to 20mm and 10mm wider than the Altroz Racer respectively. Being a crossover SUV, the Fronx is the tallest car on this comparability (1550mm), whereas the i20 N Line has the longest wheelbase of 2580mm. All three cars sit on 16-inch alloy wheels.

 

 

Powering the Tata Altroz Racer is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that places out 120hp and 170Nm of peak torque. We count on it to be supplied with a 6-speed guide gearbox as commonplace, with out the selection of an automated transmission.

 

The Hyundai i20 N Line makes use of a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol motor making 120hp and 172Nm, mated to a 6-speed guide transmission together with an non-compulsory 7-speed dual-clutch automated. The N Line model will get a Hyundai retuned suspension setup, a sportier exhaust word and reworked steering dynamics for a sportier drive over the usual i20. It is but to be seen if the Tata Altroz Racer will characteristic comparable mechanical upgrades over the usual model of the hatch.

 

Powering the turbo variants of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder unit making 100hp and 148Nm. It is obtainable with a 5-speed guide gearbox, together with an non-compulsory 6-speed torque converter automated.

 

The Tata Altroz Racer contains a dual-tone paint scheme with blacked out bonnet, roof, and wing mirrors. The bonnet and roof additionally characteristic white racing stripes, whereas there’s additionally the addition of a brand new rear spoiler. The color choices for the Altroz Racer are but to be revealed other than the purple seen on the present car on the Bharat Mobility Expo.

 

The i20 N Line will get restyled bumpers, a brand new grille, together with purple accents throughout. The car additionally will get a twin-tip exhaust, a brand new spoiler, chrome delete and new alloys over the usual i20. The Altroz Racer and i20 N Line are outfitted with Racer and N Line badges respectively, whereas each the cars characteristic an all-black inside with sporty purple accents right here and there.

 

The turbo-petrol variants of the Maruti Fronx characteristic no distinctive visible components. It will get a dual-tone black and brown inside theme as commonplace throughout the vary.

 

 

Pricing for the guide variants of the Hyundai i20 N Line vary from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 11.42 lakh, whereas the automated variants are priced from Rs 11.15 lakh to Rs 12.52 lakh. Since the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is positioned in a better phase, it’s barely pricier. The turbo variants are priced from Rs 9.72 lakh to Rs 13.04 lakh.

 

Considering there received’t be an automated model of the Tata Altroz Racer at launch, we count on it to undercut the Hyundai i20 N Line and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx turbo-petrol variants.

All costs, ex-showroom India

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