The Mahindra XEV9S with the 59kWh pack is best for both city and highways. It's a soundless, hassle-free drive as it's automatic. You save a lot on petrol and diesel, especially in traffic jams. I'm getting a mileage of around 400 kms range, keeping 10% in reserve for emergencies.

Soumyak•19 Mar 2026

4/5

we own both altroz and punch at home and altroz interior and quality of materials is way better. cabin noise and driving experience is far better in altroz too. for cool calm premium feel altroz is the one. city mileage around 10kmpl in hyderabad, highways at 100kmph gives 17kmpl. CNG highway gives 28 to 30 kmpkg. needs to be driven sensibly in cities but like a maniac on highways

Nitin•26 Feb 2026

4/5

altroz is a proper car, not a mini suv or something in between. drives like a real car and that is what makes it special in this segment

Monica Khanna•16 Feb 2026

3/5

i previously owned altroz DCT and the mileage was the main issue with it. apart from that decent car but fuel efficiency left a lot to be desired

Vignesh V•11 Feb 2026

1/5

bought altroz turbo variant in april 2021. after 1 year service team said engine has issues and needs replacement. even after replacement within warranty it still gave problems. when given for service in 2024 tata personnel said our turbo variant is not being sold now and newer engine is being developed. service centres are polite but not knowledgeable. every time a new problem would come up after service. please keep reliability and service in mind before purchasing tata

Sid•14 Jan 2026

5/5

i suggest go with altroz diesel, its really fun to drive along with 25 plus mileage. within 2 years you easily recover the extra cost and it feels so amazing on high speeds. great car overall

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We like

Absorbent suspension delivers great ride comfort
Class-leading features
Upgraded interior ambience

We don't like

No turbo-petrol option
Road, wind and engine noise can get disturbing

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Questions you may find useful

Neil

•5d

I am from Goa, have sold my Celerio AMT & am planning to buy an automatic hatchback in the price bracket of ₹8.00 to ₹10.00 lakhs. My usage is about 50-60 Kms a day, mostly in the city with occasional highway runs. Would it be prudent to buy the existing Maruti Baleno or wait for the upcoming facelift, or go for the Hyundai i20 with the CVT(IVT)? My only grouse with the Baleno is that it's no longer available with the CVT, but the AMT. Also, neither of these cars is 5-star rated for safety, hence I was also thinking of the Tata Altroz DCT, but then it comes only with a 3-cylinder NA engine & not with the Turbo, what say?

Autocar India

•5d

You should go for the Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT for your next car. It costs just over Rs 10 lakh on-road, but it comes with a refined 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a seamless CVT automatic gearbox, which is what you're looking for. The Hyundai also has the nicest interior of the lot, a comfy ride and even though it hasn't been crash tested yet, it does come with 6 airbags, traction control and more safety features. Being a Hyundai, the i20 will also be reliable and stress-free to maintain. Alternatively, if safety is your top priority, go for the Tata Altroz DCA as it has received a 5-star crash safety rating from both Bharat and Global NCAP. Do note, the Altroz DCA won't be as smooth to drive as the i20 IVT, and as you mentioned, it only comes with a non-turbo, three-cylinder engine.

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Anantray Chhaniara

•1w

Currently, I own a Renault Scala diesel and drive around 1,700 km per month. My budget is ₹12 lakh. Which small car offers the best suspension durability and ride quality? Please also mention the type of suspension used. My other priorities are a spacious cabin, adequate ground clearance, and good fuel efficiency.

Autocar India

•1w

Consider the Tata Altroz diesel. It suits your high running, has good space for a small car, and its suspension feels robust. The suspension uses a simple, proven layout - front MacPherson struts with coil springs and a rear twist beam with coil springs. This type is strong and not costly to repair. Ground clearance, too, is enough for most broken roads and speed breakers. Also, the ride comfort and high-speed stability are excellent. And you're likely to appreciate its diesel's drivability and fuel efficiency, which might not be as good as the Scala's, but still much more than what most petrol cars deliver. A compact SUV alternative for similar money is the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel MX3. It uses a similar suspension setup, has a strong and refined diesel engine and has even better ground clearance and feels even tougher than the Tata Altroz. The only downside being that the Mahindra will not be as efficient as the Tata Altroz.

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Sandeep

•2w

I’m looking to buy a diesel manual sub-4m car. My monthly run is around 1,500 km, of which 60% is in the city and 40% on highways. My priorities are punchy performance with strong low-end and mid-range, along with good ride and handling, responsive steering feedback, and a comfortable suspension setup. Please help me choose a car.

Autocar India

•1w

Go for the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel manual. It fits your brief best because the 1.5 diesel delivers strong pull from low speeds, making city driving easier without constant downshifts, and it has a solid mid range for quick highway overtakes, while also offering a comfortable ride and well weighted steering with selectable modes to suit your preference. The Tata Altroz diesel is a good alternative if you want something smaller and easier to park with similarly strong low and mid range, and it also has a capable chassis that makes it feel confident and enjoyable to drive, along with a sportier, lower seating position. The only drawback with the Altroz is that its diesel engine is not as strong or as refined as the Mahindra car and it is not as spacious, so overall the XUV 3XO remains the better fit for your needs.

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Viru

•4w

Hi Team, I am planning to buy the Tata Altroz facelift, but I am confused between the petrol and diesel variants. Are there any DPF issues in the diesel facelift variant, or is it fine to buy? My monthly usage will be in a 60:40 city-to-highway ratio.

Autocar India

•4w

You should opt for the diesel Tata Altroz if your usage stays as planned. With a 60:40 city to highway mix, the diesel makes good sense as it will give you better efficiency and stronger mid-range performance, which makes both city driving and highway overtakes easier. The Altroz diesel is known to feel punchy and well-suited for mixed usage, especially on highways.On your main concern regarding DPF, there is nothing specifically problematic about the Altroz diesel. The behaviour is the same as that of any BS6 diesel. DPF issues typically arise only when the car is driven mostly on very short, slow city runs, where the filter does not get enough heat to clean itself.In your case, since 40% of your driving is on the highway, the car will naturally get the conditions needed to regenerate the DPF, so it should not be a concern. You just need to follow a few basic practices: avoid repeated very short trips from cold, and occasionally give the car a steady run at moderate speeds so the system can clean itself.If your usage were mostly short city drives, petrol would have been the safer choice. But with your current pattern, diesel is perfectly fine and will also be more economical in the long run.

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Dattaprasad Sawool

•4w

I want to buy a car for daily use of around 70 km. Please suggest a good and safe car within a budget of about ₹11 lakh (not more than this).

Autocar India

•3w

Go for the Tata Altroz petrol manual. Within your budget and daily 70 km, it is the safest and most sensible pick. The Altroz has a 5-star crash test rating and a strong body, so it meets your “safe car” needs better than most in this price range. It feels steady at 70-90kph, the ride is comfortable on bad roads, and the seats support you well, which matters when you are in the car for a long time every day. It is also easy to drive in the city, and Tata’s service network is wide, so upkeep is simple in most towns.One thing to be aware of is that the petrol engine is fine for daily use, but it does not feel very quick if you push hard.If your city has a good CNG supply and you want lower running costs, look at the Tata Punch iCNG Adventure. It is also a very safe choice, offering a higher seating position that makes traffic and speed breakers easy, but it is not as relaxed as the Altroz on longer highway runs.

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