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

Tata Altroz Expert Reviews

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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

•6d

My monthly running is around 2,500 km. My budget is Rs. 10 lakh. Around 70% of my driving is in the city, and 30% is on highways. Kindly suggest a car with a good safety profile.

•4d

Go for the Tata Altroz. With 2,500km a month, you will want to keep fuel costs in check, and with this car you get a choice of petrol, CNG and diesel with this car. It is one of the few cars in the Rs. 10 lakh range that has a 5-star crash rating, and it feels solid and surefooted on long runs.The diesel engine has a strong mid‑range pull for overtakes, you can expect around 20-22kpl on highways if you aren't too heavy with your right foot, but you will only get an entry variant in your budget and it requires additional maintenance. Thus, a more economical choice might be petrol or CNG; try all three and decide which works best. The Altroz rides comfortably over rough patches so long trips are less tiring. Space is good for a small family and the boot is usable for weekend bags.If you want more bang for your buck, there is the Tata Punch. You won't get a diesel, and it is smaller in the cabin and boot, but you will get more features in your budget. Alternatively, there is also the Nissan Magnite, which has also got a 5-star NCAP rating, and comes with an efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine.

Does high body roll in a car influence motion sickness? I am planning to buy a new car and have shortlisted Punch, Altroz and i20. As Punch has higher body roll, should I cancel it? Two of my family members have motion sickness. We have around 5-6 trips annually through winding Konkan roads. I would want my car to be comfortable for all throughout the journey.

•6d

Pick the Tata Altroz for your trips. It stays flatter through ghats than the Punch and feels steadier than the i20, which helps people who get sick. On winding Konkan roads, side-to-side roll and float at the back are what trigger nausea; the Altroz sits lower and has a firmer, more tied-down tune, so there’s less sway in bends and less bobbing over crests. It is calm at highway speeds, too, so your family won’t be tossed about.A few tips for travel sickness: seat the most sensitive person in front and tell them to keep looking out and at the road and horizon. Motion sickness is caused mainly due to your body receiving differing signals, so if your are reading you eyes and looking down and at something steady, but your body is sensing motion. Thus, for people who feel sick its best to look out of the windows and not at a phone, for example. Also, if required, keep the windows cracked a bit for fresh air, which helps, and take short breaks more often rather than one break after a long drive. Eat a light meal and lime and ginger if you can, as it helps reduce nausea.

My monthly running is 3,000-3,500km, mostly on highways. Which car would be best within a budget of Rs. 7-9 lakh? Safety is my first priority.

•2w

Get the Tata Altroz, ideally the factory-fitted CNG version if there are enough CNG stations along your highway route. The reason is simple: it has a 5-star Global NCAP rating, a solid body shell, and feels stable at high speeds, all of which are important for long highway drives. Since you cover 3,000-3,500km a month, the CNG version will help keep fuel costs under control. The Altroz’s twin-cylinder CNG setup also preserves most of the boot space, so luggage capacity remains practical. Useful variants fit comfortably within your Rs. 7-9 lakh budget.To be fair, the 1.2-litre petrol-CNG powertrain is not particularly quick, so overtakes need to be planned. With CNG, you also need to factor refuelling stops into your route planning. If CNG availability is limited on your route, then go for the petrol version instead. You still get the same safety and highway stability, though fuel costs will be higher. At a relaxed 100-110kph cruise, the Altroz remains comfortable, the cabin is pleasant to spend time in, and the suspension copes well with uneven highways. From a safety-first perspective, it is one of the most well-rounded choices in this budget.

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•3w

I was planning to buy the Honda Amaze CVT earlier, but due to uncertainty around a higher percentage of ethanol blending, I have decided to go with the Tata Altroz diesel. But now I read that the government is also planning to blend isobutanol in diesel. Should I buy a diesel vehicle or not? Will isobutanol adversely affect diesel engines and affect fuel economy?

•3w

There is no reason to avoid either a petrol or a diesel car purely because of future fuel-blending plans.Just as modern petrol cars are being engineered to handle higher ethanol blends, any future diesel blend regulations will be accompanied by corresponding changes from vehicle manufacturers. If isobutanol blending is introduced, it will be done in a controlled manner, and vehicles sold in the market will be calibrated accordingly. There is currently no evidence to suggest that such blends would cause adverse effects on modern diesel engines when used within the prescribed limits.The more important question is whether a diesel suits your usage pattern. If your running is high and includes regular highway trips, the Altroz Diesel remains a compelling option. However, if your usage is predominantly urban, the Honda Amaze CVT is still the more sensible choice. It offers a smoother driving experience, lower complexity and none of the DPF-related concerns associated with modern diesel engines.

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•3w

I have a strict budget of Rs 10 lakh. I live in Bangalore and, considering the traffic, I want an automatic car. Under Rs 10 lakh, should I go for the Tata Punch, Altroz, Nexon Smart or something else? My priorities are safety, an automatic gearbox and decent mileage. Also, please advise considering the ethanol-blending scenario, as that is something I am really concerned about.

•3w

The Honda Amaze V CVT would actually be the strongest recommendation here, even if it stretches your budget slightly. For Bangalore's traffic, the CVT automatic is significantly smoother and more pleasant to use than the AMTs offered on cars like the Punch and Altroz. The Amaze is also comfortable, easy to drive, fuel efficient and backed by Honda's reputation for reliability. Safety is solid, and there are no concerns regarding ethanol-blended fuel as the car is designed to run on the fuels currently available and planned for India.If the budget is absolutely non-negotiable, then the Tata Punch facelift AMT would be the alternative to consider. It offers a strong safety package, a commanding driving position and good practicality for city use. Just keep in mind that an AMT will never feel as smooth as the Honda's CVT in stop-start traffic.