Team-BHP - Tata developing a premium hatchback, the Altroz. Edit: Launched at 5.29 lakh.

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Originally Posted by VWAllstar (Post 4738607)

Ok that is overtly optimistic. In real world I guess Altroz should be anywhere between 10-14 kmpl for the petrol and 15-18 kmpl for the diesel.

Is Tata doing everything possible to cover all bases? This looks like a paid result to me.

I guess this post has been taken way too seriously and there have been multiple posts telling me how I have made baseless comment or accused TML of unethical practices.

Let me make it clear, it was not an accusation or any blasphemy towards TML. It was just a reaction after knowing the ARAI figures especially of Petrol variant, which unfortunately did not come across the way I meant. I dont feel the need to explain each of the post following it which are mostly reiterating the same thing with different words.

I have always been a neutral TML fan and recently (2 years to be precise) I have personally turning into a fervor fan of their products. In no means have thoughts or intention to indulge in discussions where TML or any other brand being unethical.

I hope we all move on from this and subsequent posts are about Altroz only.

The issue with 'real world testing' is that then everyone will be whining about how it does not simulate their idea of 'real world' parameters, so on and so forth.

This is why the ARAI, EPA etc test in a simulated manner which they deem ideal (and fixed for every vehicle). Perhaps the difference between the fuel economy between various vehicles can be used to make buying decisions (and not the absolute value).

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Originally Posted by ds.raikkonen (Post 4739313)

This is why the ARAI, EPA etc test in a simulated manner which they deem ideal (and fixed for every vehicle). Perhaps the difference between the fuel economy between various vehicles can be used to make buying decisions (and not the absolute value).

Only one manufacturer will score highest here then by compromising other things. And yeah, possibly one can drive a Tata car with better fuel economy than other person driving Maruti in same segment, all depending on driving style. And ARAI is for solving that "tu tu main main" by running all cars in identical environment :)

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Originally Posted by ATRONIX (Post 4741003)

Tata Altroz XT walkaround video is here. Pretty much gets everything except ACC, Rear Ac and Rear wiper. People on a tight budget could opt for it and get some aftermarket alloys.

Not bad but barely 70k separates the XT and XZ and you can't install an aftermarket rear AC and if you stay in a rainy area the rear wiper is something that will come in handy so that 70k is well worth the asking price considering you get both alloy wheels and projector headlamps which will set you back by almost 50k if you install an aftermarket one.

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Originally Posted by uday.ere (Post 4740451)

Altroz in the Skyline Silver paint shade.

I must confess, this is probably the first time I found silver colored car looking gorgeous. Was never a fan of silver color before.

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Originally Posted by SpideyBoy (Post 4741068)

I must confess, this is probably the first time I found silver colored car looking gorgeous. Was never a fan of silver color before.

I've always found Mercs to be gorgeous in Silver. The other colours don't have the elegance that silver possesses. Rather offtopic though.

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Originally Posted by ATRONIX (Post 4741003)

Tata Altroz XT walkaround video is here. Pretty much gets everything except ACC, Rear Ac and Rear wiper. People on a tight budget could opt for it and get some aftermarket alloys.

Actually it gets a nicer instrument cluster too. Shame about the missing rear wiper.

Is it just me or does the front end in the Silver coloured car look menacing? The front end looks amazing with the silver and black combination and the side profile is not bad either! However the piano black backend is going to be a dirt magnet.

Hopefully better sense prevails at Tata and they do plonk in the 1.2L Turbo petrol engine with a 6 speed TC, before Hyundai brings out the i20 with 1.0L and DCT

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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious (Post 4738251)

Nice. Did you check this out anywhere in Chennai? KLN now says the car will be available for TD on 29 jan (from earlier 22nd comment). Concorde set the expectations right by saying they'll get only by Feb.

I checked out the car at TAFE Reach on Anna Salai opposite LIC building. I haven't heard from them after i mentioned lack of AT and i met the same salesman who sold me my Nano nine years ago!. Some things never change i guess.

After looking at the pictures of Altroz and realising how beautiful it is, I now can't imagine how dashing the sedan derivative would be.

Tata, make that quick, and it may be among the most beautiful sedans in market today. :)

A beautiful sedan with a 5 star ratingclap:

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Originally Posted by PrasannaDhana (Post 4741168)

Tata, make that quick, and it may be among the most beautiful sedans in market today. :)

That is the last thing they should do, with the usual apprehensions around Tata, it will be difficult for them to sell the sedan, and also it is not a volume segment.

For Maruti, a good chunk of the Ciaz buyers were from the Maruti family only, they are just upgrading. Tata didn't have such a big user base to start with.

Note, these were my assumptions.

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Originally Posted by PrasannaDhana (Post 4741168)

A beautiful sedan with a 5 star ratingclap:

That's guaranteed if Tata ever does it.

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Originally Posted by wheelguy (Post 4741179)

But Nexon changed this dynamic, isn't it?

Tata is being trusted more nowadays. Imagine the number of people who want a well built C2 sedan, but also want to stay away from shady VAG A.S.S. It is never going to be a numbers game for the Tata, atleast in the near future.

They got to earn trust first, revenue follows :)