Homegrown automaker Tata Motors, on Friday, launched the Altroz Racer, a sporty variant of its premium hatchback, with prices starting from ₹9.49 lakh. The Altroz Racer, which replaces the i-Turbo range, is set to compete with the Hyundai i20 N Line.
Tata Motors' premium hatchback features a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine in a higher state of tune, producing 120hp and 170Nm, which is 10hp and 30Nm more than the iTurbo.
Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., in a company statement, said, "Strengthening the Altroz line up, we are excited to launch the Altroz Racer... With its performance-driven DNA and a race car inspired look, we are confident that it will be the perfect companion that will make you #RacePastTheRoutine.”
The Altroz Racer comes with cosmetic updates and new features. It will be available in three colours: Pure Grey, Atomic Orange, and Avenue White.
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Here are the prices of the new Altroz Racer (ex-showroom, Delhi): | Racer Variants | Introductory Price ( Petrol MT) |
| R1 | ₹9.49 lakh |
| R2 | ₹10.49 lakh |
| R3 | ₹10.99 lakh |
The Altroz Racer will be available in three variants (R1, R2, and R3). Tata Motors has also introduced two new variants (XZ LUX and XZ+S LUX) and upgraded one variant (XZ+OS) in its Altroz range.
Here are the prices of the updated Altroz variants (ex-showroom, Delhi): | Variants | Introductory Price ( Petrol NA MT) |
| XZ LUX (New) | ₹9 lakh |
| XZ+S LUX (New) | ₹9.65 lakh |
| XZ+OS (Upgraded) | ₹9.99 lakh |
These two new additional variants will be available in a choice of petrol manual, petrol DCA, diesel, and CNG powertrains.
The Altroz Racer’s direct rival, the i20 N Line, is priced between ₹9.99 lakh and ₹12.52 lakh. The Maruti Fronx, with the 1.0-litre BoosterJet engine, is also a close rival and is priced between ₹9.72 lakh and ₹13.04 lakh.
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