The Tata Altroz Gets A New Mid-spec XM+ Petrol Variant Just After The i20’s Launch

• The Altroz XM+ main feature addition is the touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• It costs Rs 30,000 more than the Altroz XM.
• Offered with a petrol engine initially, diesel to launch in December.

Tata Motors has launched the Altroz XM+ at Rs 6.60 lakh (ex-showroom). We were the first to report about the making of this particular variant. The Altroz XM+ sits in between the XM and XT variants. It’s offered with a petrol engine initially, with the diesel variants set to be launched in December as revealed in a leaked document. Here are the prices:

The Altroz XM+ petrol costs Rs 30,000 more than the XM. A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as steering mounted audio controls are the main additions. For reference, the i20 offers these features from the second-from-base Sportz variant, which costs Rs 7.60 lakh, a lakh more than the Altroz. 

Other notable features in the Altroz XM+ include voice recognition functionality, keyless entry, 16-inch steel wheels, power windows, and drive modes. Safety is covered by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors. 

The Altroz XM+ will initially be offered with a 86PS 1.2-litre petrol engine that’s coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 90PS 1.5-litre diesel engine will be offered in this variant in December. Four colours are on offers for the XM+: Highstreet Gold, Avenue White, Downtown Red and Midtown Grey. The Skyline Silver colour won’t be offered in this variant. 

The Altroz XM+’s main brownie point is the presence of a touchscreen infotainment system. Moreover, it offers this feature for around a lakh less than a similarly specced i20. The Altroz rivals the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, Hyundai i20, and Honda Jazz.