Tata Altroz Key Features Explained: Sunroof To Flush-Type Door Handles

The Indian automotive market is a hotbed of competition, especially in the premium hatchback segment. While the Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno have long been strong contenders, the Tata Altroz has emerged as a formidable force, challenging the status quo with its blend of design, features, and safety, especially in its latest avatar. This article puts the spotlight on the Tata Altroz and compares its key feature highlights with its rivals, detailing the variants where these features are available and more, but before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.

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Feature 1: Single Pane Electric Sunroof

The Tata Altroz brings a touch of premiumness with its voice-controlled electric sunroof, allowing occupants to enjoy the open sky with a simple voice command.

Variants Available: This feature is available from the Pure S and Creative S variants onwards.

Competitors with the Same Feature:

• Hyundai i20: The Hyundai i20 also offers a voice-enabled smart electric sunroof from Sportz(O) trim onwards.
• Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Maruti Suzuki Baleno misses out on this highly desired feature in India.

Feature 2: Segment-First Flush Type Door Handles

The Altroz sets itself apart with its segment-first flush door handles, which blend seamlessly with the car's design, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic. They provide a satisfying pull to open experience.

Variants Available: Flush door handles are available from the Smart variant onwards.

Competitors with the Same Feature:

• Hyundai i20: The Hyundai i20 features regular chrome outside door handles, not flush-type.
• Maruti Suzuki Baleno: The Baleno too comes with traditional set-up.

Feature 3: Rain Sensing Wipers

Enhancing convenience and safety, the Tata Altroz is equipped with intuitive rain-sensing wipers that automatically activate and adjust their speed based on the intensity of the rain, allowing the driver to focus on the road.

Variants Available: This feature is available from the Pure variant onwards.

Competitors with the Same Feature:

• No rival offers this feature

Feature 4: Digital Drivers Display

Description (Tata Altroz): The Tata Altroz offers a modern and informative driving experience with its fully digital, driver-centric instrument cluster. The top variants also feature an Ultra View HD Digital Cluster with a map view and Blind Spot Monitor feed for enhanced awareness.

Variants Available: A 10.16cm Digital Cluster is available from the Smart variant. An Ultra View 26.03cm HD Digital Cluster with MAP View & Blind Spot Monitor is available in Accomplished+S variant.

Competitors with the Same Feature:

• Hyundai i20: The Hyundai i20 features a digital cluster as standard across variants.
• Maruti Suzuki Baleno: The Maruti Suzuki Baleno features a traditional anaolgue cluster with a digital MID.

Feature 5: Ambient Lighting

To elevate the in-cabin experience, the Tata Altroz features Galaxy Ambient Lighting, creating a sophisticated and calming atmosphere inside the car, especially during night drives.

Variants Available: Galaxy Ambient Lighting is available from the Creative variant onwards.

Competitors with the Same Feature:

• Hyundai i20: The Hyundai i20 offers soothing blue ambient lighting from Asta variant onwards.
• Maruti Suzuki Baleno: The Maruti Suzuki Baleno skips on any ambient lighting.

Feature 6: 8 Speaker Set-up (4 speakers+4 Tweeters)

For an immersive audio experience, the Tata Altroz comes with a dynamic audio setup comprising 4 high-performance speakers and 4 high-quality tweeters, providing crisp and clear sound.

Variants Available: The 4 speakers are available from the Pure S variant. The 4 tweeters are available from the Accomplished S variant onwards.
Competitors with the Same Feature:

• Hyundai i20: The Hyundai i20 offers a Bose premium 7-speaker system from Sportz(O) onwards.
• Maruti Suzuki Baleno: The Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets an Arkamys premium sound system with the top-spec Alpha variant.

Missing Features That Could've Been Added

• Ventilated Front Seats: While the Altroz focuses on overall cabin comfort, it misses out on the increasingly popular ventilated front seats, a feature that significantly enhances comfort, especially in India's hot climate and is surprisingly offered with the Altroz Racer.
• Heads-Up Display: Although the expansive digital cluster on the higher trims do add to a better visibility of information, an HUD unit like the one you get with Baleno, could've added more convenience.

Comparison with Competitors