Hyundai i20 is no easy task, but the
Tata Altroz did just that and it did quite well for itself. At a shade over 47,000 units last year, it sold well over half of what the i20 managed and about a third of what the Baleno did. Not a bad debut year at all. The Altroz also narrowly missed taking top spot in the
Tata stable, pipped only by the
Nexon at around 48,000 and the Tiago at around 49,000 units.
There are no visual differences between the standard Altroz and the turbo-petrol model. The Altroz’s relative success is not without reason. The car’s striking looks, ample space and excellent ride and handling left us very impressed when we tested it last year. What also worked hugely in the Altroz’s favour is that, for the better part of six months after BS6 norms kicked in it, it was the only diesel premium hatch in the market, and though the diesel pie is shrinking, it had that pie all to itself.