Tata Altroz iCNG

Quick review

29 May '23

New twin-cylinder set-up

Tata’s new technology frees up boot space
Gets 210 litres of boot space, ICE models get 345 litres
Tanks positioned under the boot floor, where the spare tyre usually is

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Repositioned spare wheel

Space saver mounted under the car
Spare can be released by loosening a bolt in the boot
Also gets puncture repair kit

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Safety concerns addressed

Gets fire extinguisher under driver seat
Switches to petrol mode if leak is detected from CNG system
Gets micro switch in filler area to shut off the car during refuelling

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Drivability is good in CNG mode

1.2-litre, 3cyls, NA
73.5hp, 103Nm (CNG mode)
88hp, 115Nm (petrol mode)
Can be started directly in CNG mode
Notable difference between petrol and CNG modes

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Refinement isn’t its strong suit

Engine builds speed in a laidback manner
Doesn't feel strained in CNG mode
Not very refined since cabin gets lot of engine noise
Clutch is light but gearbox takes effort

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Added weight, added stiffness

Rear suspension stiffened by 15%
Ride feels stiffer but only at low speeds but not uncomfortable
Feels comfy and composed over bumps
Remains a nice handling hatchback

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No change to design

New additions include iCNG badge on boot
‘50 lakh cars sold’ milestone badge on C-Pillar
Remains one of the most stylish hatchbacks
Comes in four colours

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Minimal changes inside

Gets a 4-inch digital instrument cluster from Tiago iCNG
New CNG button on the right of the steering wheel
Omission of drive mode switch 
Everything else remains the same

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More variants than rivals

Gets six variants
Get a single-pane sunroof, a first for any CNG hatch
Missing features like cruise control, drive modes, etc
Rivals: Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG, Toyota Glanza CNG

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Verdict

What we like:
Usable boot space
Multiple variants to choose from
Drivability in CNG mode

 

What we don’t like:
Top-spec variant is pricey
Engine refinement and performance

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