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2021 Tata Altroz XZ+ diesel: 4,000 km update

13th December 2021, 09:11 by Dev Shah

I got to travel in the rear of my Altroz for the first time. My shorter 6'2 frame was happy to be there too.

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Update at 4,000 kms:

I tend to use the Altroz totally. The Safari saw less than 800 km last month, that too because of the 1 day 500 km drive to Sivakasi. Looks likethe Storme will have to wait another 3 years for clocking next 20k km. It was driven 22,000 km in 9 months this year since Ciaz was sold in Jan 21.

Getting used to Altroz's terrific fuel efficiency, refilling the tank of my Storme is not a very pleasant experience.

The big boy returned 11.5 kmpl. Honestly, It is very decent for a 2 tonne SUV with 5 on board, and being driven at upper triple digits 90% of the time:

While the Altroz returns 17 kmpl even when driven very hard. Here, at 90 kmph cruise control set, the car returns a full 30 kmpl on the highway:

Tamilnadu saw heavy rainfall this monsoon. Roads are all messed up. The Altroz has been driven over some worst roads and it has proved to be really sturdy.

Boot loaded for the first time, with 120 kg worth of books:

Rear suspension did not sag even a bit under that load:

First proper wash and wax polish:

If you had followed any of my other ownership threads, you will very well know that I love to wash my cars myself. I get a deep feeling of satisfaction doing it. I also become aware of all the paint chipping due to stone hits (I drive fast on the highways), and other surface scratches if any while I wash the car.

Since delivery on October 27th, the rains were non stop till December 2nd. I naturally had no chance to properly wash the car to my satisfaction. I managed to wipe it clean when time permitted in November.

I was free today and used the time to do some minor detailing aka wash & waxing.

It took a solid 45 minutes to wash the car clean. Noticed a couple of minute paint chipping due to small stone hits on the front bumper. It's like 2 small dots one would not see if they aren't keen.

After washing, I opened the Car care kit pouch that was given with the car. They gave one to me last time after 40k km service of thr Storme. It had a windshield wash liquid, wax polish, a micro fiber cloth, dash polish and a sponge.

I thought the same would have been provided. Upon opening, I found that they have given a different set of stuff. It had a glass cleaner, dash & tyre polish and a car shampoo:

I had to use the kit I got for the Storme.

Storme's car care kit:

The car after the first proper wash, big brother resting in the garage:

I feel Tata's wax is not as good as MGA's wax polish. But it did its job. Took another 1 hour to complete the task. Check out the video.

The beautiful gloss black roof, before it gets dust laden in the next 30 minutes lol:

PS: The following pics from here on, were taken early in the morning before the wash and waxing.

My 6'4 brother traveled in the rear seat and was impressed with the space:

He drove the Altroz and told me it was superb to drive. He drives an S-Cross. I got to travel in the rear of my Altroz for the first time. My shorter 6'2 frame was happy to be there too. I noticed that the rear ac is more powerful(more air volume) than the one in my Ciaz:

Optimum tyre air pressure is 31 psi, as I travel solo most of the times. There is tangible change in ride quality. The car feels plusher with 31 psi vs 32/35 psi that Tata recommends for 2/4 occupants + luggage.