Tata Altroz Turbo Officially Teased Ahead Of January 2021 Launch

• Tata to launch the Altroz Turbo on January 13, 2021.

• The official teaser reveals the new blue shade similar to that of the Tiago and Nexon.

• It will be available in four variants: XT, XT (O), XZ and XZ (O) as per a RTO document.

• To get the Nexon's 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, albeit in a detuned state (110PS/140Nm).

• It is likely to be the first Tata car to feature a 7-speed DCT gearbox.

• Will primarily rival the Hyundai i20 Turbo and VW Polo TSI.

The hot-hatch space in India will soon have a new competitor in the form of the (that looks similar to that of the Tiago and Nexon) a few weeks ago.

Tata is expected to offer the Altroz Turbo in a total of four variants: XT, XT(O), XZ and XZ(O) as per a RTO document, that are the top-spec variants of the standard Altroz. While the MT-equipped Altroz Turbo will be offered in all four variants, the expected DCT gearbox will likely be reserved for the top-spec variants.

Under the hood, the Altroz Turbo will be offered with the Nexon's 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, although in a detuned state (10PS and 30Nm less). It will push out 110PS and 140Nm and will come coupled with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a new 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (a first for a Tata car). Until now, the Altroz was only offered with the 5-speed MT. The Altroz will be the second premium hatchback to get a DCT gearbox after the recently launched third-gen Hyundai i20. Apart from the Hyundai i20, the Volkswagen Polo is the only other hatchback in the segment to get a turbocharged engine.

The Altroz Turbo is likely to be equipped with the same set of features as the standard model. Notable features include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting, and cruise control.

Tata is expected to price the Altroz Turbo manual at a premium of a lakh over the corresponding variants of the petrol-powered model priced between Rs 6.99 lakh and Rs 7.75 lakh (ex-showroom). The Altroz Turbo's direct rivals are the .