Tata Altroz Racer Spotted Completely Undisguised Ahead of India Launch

Ahead of its India launch, the Tata Altroz Racer has just made an unofficial debut as the fresh set of spy shots show the sportier version of the Altroz hatchback fully undisguised. The test mule gets almost all the design elements from the car showcased at this year's Bharat Mobility Expo; however, there is one visual change –  the same 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels as the standard Altroz. 

Measuring 3,990mm long, 1,755mm wide, and 1,523mm high, the Tata Altroz Racer is identifiable by a dual-tone paint scheme (vibrant orange with contrasting black), sporty decals, and blacked-out elements like alloy wheels, outside rearview mirrors, pillars, and bonnet with white racing stripes. 'Racer' badges further accentuate the sporty character of the vehicle. Inside, the all-black finish on the dashboard is contrasted with orange highlights on the steering wheel, AC vents, and gear console. The contrast continues with the orange-coloured ambient lighting.  

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Tata Altroz Racer: Features

The feature list of the Tata Altroz Racer will likely include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a heads-up display, a voice-assisted sunroof, aluminium pedals, ventillated front seats, rear AC vents, rain-sensing wipers, and a wireless charger. Safety-wise, we expect six airbags and ESC (electronic stability control) as standard, in addition to a 360-degree surround camera.

Tata Altroz Racer: Powertrain

Under the hood, the performance-oriented version of the hatchback, the Altroz Racer, will get a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which also powers the Tata Nexon. The engine in the latter churns out 118bhp at 5,500rpm and 170Nm of peak torque at 1,750rpm to 4,000rpm. For the Altroz Racer, Tata may offer a 6-speed manual transmission only.

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Tata Altroz Racer: Positioning, Availability

The Tata Altroz Racer will be launched in early June in India. Upon arrival, the Altroz Racer will slot above the Tata Altroz XZ iTurbo, which is priced from Rs 9.20 lakh to Rs 10.10 lakh (ex-showroom, India). It will have a direct rival in the form of the Hyundai i20 N Line. 

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