The Tata Altroz has been one of the most likeable hatchbacks in the country ever since its launch. It is positioned in a segment where the competition is fierce, but not just from its similar sized hatchbacks, also from entry-level SUVs - or pseudo SUVs - and sub-4m compact sedans. Despite that, having been built on Tata’s new architecture, the Altroz has surpassed all expectations and performed decently well in a segment where it directly competes with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and previously also with the Honda Jazz.
The Tata Altroz was first launched in 2020 and the main USP of this vehicle was its amazing design, something that made it stand out from its competition. For the very first time, in 2025, the brand has launched a facelifted version of the Altroz, which in picture, is very different from the Altroz of yesteryear, however for a car that was updated each year with new features, there’s not much change in terms of equipment. We’ll discuss that in detail in our 2025 Tata Altroz overview down below.
Design
One thing we have come to appreciate with the Tata’s of the last few years are their designs, and the new Altroz only takes this up a notch ahead. Since this is a facelift, we do not expect sheet metal changes. However, Tata Motors went ahead and added flush door handles to the 2025 Altroz, which is a surprise addition to our eyes. It does help with the aerodynamic efficiency. The other change on the side is the new design for the alloy wheels, which quite honestly, look too EV-esque and the older design was much easier on the eyes thanks to the chunkier use of chrome spokes.
The main changes lie at the front and at the rear. The former has now been revamped completely and brings over some new fancy bits that were a miss on the older model. In a similar shape, the sleeker headlamps now get projector LEDs. The chin of the bumper houses two LED fog lamps on either ends, making the front have a full LED setup, something which was entirely missing on the older car.
There’s a similar story at the rear where we now see a chunky black insert at the bottom that takes up most of the space in the rear bumper. What we really appreciate are the new connected LED tail lamps, which not only look good but are a huge departure from the bulb-based lights of the older car.
With size limitations in place owing to the taxation norms of the Indian government, the overall size of the vehicle remains largely unchanged and under 4 meters to avail additional tax benefits. The carmaker offers the Altroz facelift in five shades – Dune Glow, Ember Glow, Pristine White, Pure Grey and Royal Blue.
Interior
It’s totally new! That will be your first reaction when you enter the cabin of the new Tata Altroz, for the brand has now reworked the interior with great detail and added a layer of freshness and a modern touch to the cabin.
The new 3-tone dash houses a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also gets Tata’s connected car features in the top-spec trim. There’s also a similar sized digital instrument cluster which has navigation and blind spot monitoring displays - the hatchback now also features 360 degree view cameras. All the said features were added to the Tata Altroz range with the Racer update last year.
As for the variants, the 2025 Tata Altroz comes in Smart, Pure, Creative, and Accomplished trims.
The top-spec Altroz Accomplished + S also gets kit such as a sunroof, AC vents and a USB charger at the rear, cruise control, an 8-speaker Harman audio system, automatic headlights and wipers, height adjustable seat belt and a 360-degree camera. Six airbags and ESP are standard across the Altroz facelift’s range. Tata Motors claims a boot space of 345 litres, which drops to 210 litres with the twin-cylinder CNG kit.
Engines
When it comes to engines, the Tata Altroz remains largely unchanged when compared to its predecessor. It does lose out on a turbo petrol option, which is available with the Altroz twice with the iTurbo version earlier and the Racer version towards the end of its life cycle. It does, however, gain an AMT option with the NA petrol engine - only the top-spec trim now being available with the DCA option.
Here are the engine and transmission options:
- A 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine good for 87 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual as standard. As an option, it also comes with a 5-speed AMT or a 6-speed DCA transmission.
- A 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine producing 89 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, solely mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
- A 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with CNG, which makes 73 bhp and is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
As of mid-2025, as we learned during our 2025 Tata Altroz overview, this becomes the only car in the segment to come with a diesel engine option. That being said, Tata Motors has not announced a racier or a sportier version of the Altroz as yet, so we can hope for a Tata Altroz racer facelift in the future.
Driveability
Since the engine and transmission options remain largely unchanged, so does the driving feel of the new Altroz. We did not get to test the petrol engine mated to the AMT transmission with the new Altroz, but we have tested this combination on other Tata Models and it’s nothing to write home about.
The 1.2-litre engine, despite having respectable output figures, is not the most friendly engine in this segment as it lacks behind the spiritedness of the Suzuki 1.2-litre engine and the smoothness of Hyundai’s 1.2-litre gasoline unit. It is not a car for the enthusiast and should only be considered for folks who do not want absolute driving pleasure.
The 1.5-litre diesel engine returns with the Altroz, and this unit remains our pick of the range, as it’s much more enjoyable thanks to its torquey nature. It is also one of the last diesel units available in this segment, so if you really want to clock 100 kilometres in a day approximately, better get this one quickly.
The ride and handling balance of the Altroz remains unchanged, and it still excels in this department with its plush ride quality and a well-weighted steering that actually gains weight as you gain speed.
Prices and Verdict
The 2025 Tata Altroz starts at INR 6.89 lakh for the base Pure variant that comes with a petrol manual option, and goes up to INR 11.49 lakh for the Accomplished Plus S Petrol 6DCT, which is the top-of-the-range petrol variant with all the bells and whistles and a DCT transmission (both prices are ex-showroom).
The Tata Altroz for 2025 gets a nip and tuck job, which we really like. And that’s about it. The equipment has been carried over from the recently updated versions and the overall feel of the car remains unchanged. What’s new is just how it looks from inside and out. So if you really wanted a no fuss hatchback - and one that comes with a 5-star safety record and a potent diesel engine - the Altroz deserves a closer look.
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