Perfect VW Polo Replacement Launching Next Month

The Volkswagen Polo is often considered the true sporty hatchback in India. Even though by the end of its lifecycle, it had gotten outdated, it still had a lot of fan following. Now, Volkswagen has time and again stated that the new Polo will not come to India. To fill this void, Tata is gearing up to launch the Altroz Racer showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. The Racer edition is going to be launched next month. In today’s article, let’s talk about it. 
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Launch details

After months of waiting, Tata is finally launching the Altroz Racer. According to our sources, it could be launched in the second week of April. Talking about the pricing, We expect the Altroz Racer to be priced somewhere between Rs 11 lakh to Rs 14 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Once launched, the Altroz Racer will directly compete with the Hyundai i20 N Line. 

Tata Altroz Racer – Design

The overall silhouette of the Altroz Racer is the same as the normal variant. However, Tata has given it a sportier outlook with the black bonnet and white stripes on it. Other than that, we have new blacked-out alloy wheels and extended spoiler. The Altroz already looks quite bold, and these additions give it an even bolder look.

Specifications

The real deal of the racer edition is under the hood. It comes with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that powers the much bigger Nexon. This engine is capable of producing 118bhp and 172 Nm of torque. The normal Altroz feels quite nice and sporty to drive, so with the upgraded engine, it could be even better than the Volkswagen Polo. The Altroz racer is only expected to come with a manual gearbox, Tata seems to be targeting enthusiasts with it.

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Tata Altroz Racer – Interior & Features

In the interiors, Tata has gone with an all-black interior theme with red highlights to amplify the sporty nature. Also, there are a few design elements like white and orange stripes on the seats and orange highlights around the AC vents. The Altroz racer is expected to come with features like a 10-inch floating infotainment system, ventilated front seats, six airbags, wireless charging and a new instrument cluster. It will also continue with other features of the Altroz, like a 90-degree door opening, sunroof, Harman sound system, etc.

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