The Altroz is the first car in India to get dual cylinder technology, neatly tucked below the floor of the boot, that leaves you with decent, usable bootspace of 210 litres while the regular Altroz models have bootspace of 345 litres. The two cylinders have a total capacity of 60 litres and can give you a CNG only range of up to 220 km.
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Then, there is a single ECU, which allows for seamless switch between petrol and CNG modes on the go. The car can be directly started in the CNG mode which makes its easier for the driver and less switching between modes. The Altroz iCNG continues to get the same 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Revotron engine. The power and torque output vary, depending on the mode you are driving in.
The Altroz iCNG starts off smoothly and can start directly in the CNG mode as well. It offers a smooth drive and has decent pulling power for driving in and around the city.
Talking about the handling and the ride quality of the Altroz iCNG, the ride quality in particular was always a key USP on the car that we had driven earlier and we are happy to report that things stand the same on the Altroz iCNG. The ride quality is quite nice, very plush and the occupants will be kept in comfort.
Talking about the cost of ownership, Tata says that the difference in the cost of acquisition, which is higher for the CNG models, can be recouped within 25 to 30,000 kilometres. The data on the running cost per kilometre is something that we are yet to ascertain, since this was a short drive.
The Altroz iCNG is the only CNG hatchback in India to get a sunroof.
The cabin continues to be the same as before, getting dark and light colour themes. There are leatherette seats that you get here.
With the iCNG variant, the Altroz now gets an air purifier inside the cabin as well.
The Altroz iCNG is offered in six variants, with prices starting at Rs. 7.55 lakh, going up to Rs. 10.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Altroz iCNG is offered in more variants than its rivals, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG and the Toyota Glanza CNG.
