Tata Altroz CNG was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo earlier this year – Now it is getting ready for launch
Tata Motors was in attendance at the 2023 Auto Expo with a host of upcoming offerings and future technologies were on display. Along with the Harrier and Sierra EV concept, there were also the Tata Altroz CNG and Punch CNG on display.
After launching the Nexon EV Max Dark variant earlier today, Tata Motors has now announced the launch of yet another new car. It will launch on 19th April 2023. It will be Altroz CNG, and not the Punch CNG. Yes, Tata Motors is going to launch Altroz CNG before Punch CNG.
Tata Altroz CNG Launch Date Teaser
New Altroz CNG comes with a dual-cylinder setup wherein CNG cylinders are positioned under the boot floor so as to optimize boot space. Instead of a massive 60 liter CNG tank, the Altroz CNG will get two 30 liter CNG tanks.
Petrol Altroz has a boot space of 345 liters. Altroz CNG boot space is likely to be more than 200 liters. Fuel tank capacity is at 37 liters for petrol and 60 liters for CNG. Tata Motors has also included thermal incident protection, leak detection feature and fire prevention equipment for better safety. Take a look at the Altroz CNG launch date teaser below.
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CNG Altroz will be powered by the same 1.2 liter, 3 cylinder engine. In petrol mode this engine offers 86 hp power and 113 Nm torque and when in CNG mode, this engine will make 77 hp power at 6,000 rpm and 97 Nm torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine is likely to deliver about 26km/kg mileage.
Features to be seen on the Altroz CNG will include LED DRLs, projector headlamps, electric sunroof, 7 inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system and automatic climate controls. It will also get height adjustable driver seat, rear AC vents and will ride on 16 inch dual tone alloy wheels. It will get 6 airbags among its many safety features. Single advanced ECU and direct start with CNG will be among its first in segment features.
Speaking about Punch CNG, it is expected to launch in the coming months. Tata Punch CNG will also receive an electric sunroof, 7 inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and rear AC vents along with 16 inch dual tone alloy wheels similar to that seen on its regular petrol counterpart. The electric sunroof will also be added to the petrol versions.
Altroz CNG Prices 2023 April
The CNG variants of Tata Altroz and Punch will be priced at a premium of about Rs 1 lakh over its corresponding petrol counterparts. The Tata Altroz petrol MT is currently priced from Rs 6.45-9.1 lakh while the Punch MT is priced from Rs 6.00-8.87 lakh. Competition to the Tata Altroz CNG will come from the Maruti Baleno CNG.
