Tata Altroz iCNG Long Term Review: Is the Manual Gearbox a Dealbreaker? | autoX

Karan lives with the Tata Altroz iCNG for a whole week, including a demanding 100km daily commute and a 1000km road trip to Kanpur and Lucknow, to find out what CNG ownership is really like.

From real-world CNG range and long-distance comfort to practicality, performance, and daily usability, this is a no-nonsense long-term review of Tata’s premium CNG hatchback.

The Tata Altroz iCNG is the only premium hatchback in India to offer a factory-fitted CNG kit along with features like a sunroof, a large touchscreen, and a strong safety package.

In this long-term review, we test the Altroz iCNG in real-world conditions – running it primarily on CNG, covering highway and city conditions, and even taking it on a 1000km road trip to understand its comfort, efficiency, and usability.

Key highlights include:

– Real-world CNG range and fuel efficiency
– Comfort on long highway journeys
– Performance in CNG vs petrol mode
– Practicality, boot space, and interior quality
– Daily commute experience in traffic
– The most significant pros and cons of living with a CNG car

Is the Tata Altroz iCNG the right choice for long commutes and road trips?