LIVE: Tata Altroz, India's Safest Hatchback Launched - Prices, Variants, Features and More

Tata Altroz is the first car not only in its segment but also segments above to have 90-degree opening doors. 

Here's a look at the Tata Altroz cabin with floating dashtop mounted infotainment system.  

Maruti Suzuki Baleno, for reference, is priced at Rs 5.59 Lakh (ex-showroom, starting).

.@TataMotors #Altroz launched in India along with BS6 Tiago, Tigor and Nexonhttps://t.co/WOBpGZj0Cg

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Tata has also launched to facelifted Nexon compact SUV with BS-VI engine and updated design. 

Upgraded Tata Tiago BS6 is now available with new colour options. Gets 4-star safety rating by Global NCAP. 

Tata Motors is now the safest Indian carmaker with 2 5-Star rated and 2 4-Star rated cars. 

Alongwith the Altroz, Tata has also launched the BS6 variants of Tiago, Tigor and Nexon. 

UPDATE - Tata Tiago and Tata Tigor have been awarded 4-Star safety rating by Global NCAP. 

These are the introductory prices. Total 5 variants each launched for petrol and diesel models. Customization packages available at an extra cost. 

LAUNCH UPDATE: @TataMotors #Altroz launched in India at Rs 5.29 Lakh (Introductory pricing, ex-showroom). pic.twitter.com/0xQrLZiUfv

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Here's the complete price list of the Tata Altroz. 

Tata Altroz launched in India at Rs 5.29 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Tata Altroz carries on with Impact 2.0 design philosophy that debuted on the Harrier.

The diesel option, on the other hand, will be powered by a four-cylinder 1.5 L BS6 Revotorq engine that delivers 19 PS and 200Nm of torque. This engine will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as well

Tata Altroz will be made available in 6 colours including Red, Gold, Black colours. 

Tata Altroz buyers to get 6 customization options to customize the interiors as per choice. 

Tata Altroz is the second car after Nexon to receive a 5-Star Global NCAP rating. Tata is the only Indian carmaker to have two 5-Star rated cars.

Premium hatchback share has raised from 9 percent to 33 percent, that's why Tata decided to launch Altroz in this segment. 

Powering the petrol version of the Tata Altroz is a Revotron, 1.2 L BS6 three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that outputs 86 PS and 113Nm of torque. This will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. 

The Tata Altroz will be available in petrol as well as diesel options that will be compliant to the upcoming BS-VI norms from the launch.

Tata Altroz name is derived from the magnificent Albatross bird. Like the massive wing span of the bird, Tata says that Altroz also has wide opening doors.  

Global NCAP recently awarded a strong 5-star safety rating to Tata Altroz for adult and three stars for child occupant protection. It's the only India made hatchback to receive such high rating. 

The Altroz is the first product to be engineered on Tata’s new ALFA (Agile Light Flexible Advanced) architecture. 

Here's our video review of the Tata Altroz hatchback.

Tata Altroz is the company's first premium hatchback and will compete against the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20.