- World debut to be held in Switzerland at the Geneva Motor Show
- India launch is expected to happen in June 2019
- Will rival Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, Volkswagen Polo and Honda Jazz
- Underpinned by the all-new, in-house developed ALFA-ARC platform
- Likely to share powertrains with Tata Nexon
The Tata 45X concept-based premium hatchback, which is set for its official unveil in March 2019, will be known as Altroz, and not Aquila. India launch of the Altroz is expected in June 2019. The Indian carmaker says the name Altroz is inspired 'from an agile seabird (Albatross) that soars over miles with minimal efforts.'
The Altroz will be a premium hatchback, positioned above the Tiago in Tata’s portfolio. It is based on a new platform -- ALFA ARC -- indigenously developed by Tata. It will be the first car based on this platform.
Pictured: Tata 45X concept
Being a sub-4m offering, it safe to assume that the 45X-based hatchback would borrow its powertrains from the Nexon and the Tiago/Tigor. So, Tata has three engine options to choose from its portfolio, two petrols and a diesel engine. The petrol-powered 45X could get Tata’s 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine from the Tiago or its turbocharged version that is offered with the Nexon.
The diesel engine is likely to be the Nexon’s 1.5-litre unit. Since these engines are already available with an AMT (automated-manual transmission) option as well, it is safe to assume that the 45X will also offer the same apart from a manual transmission. Specifications of the engines are given in the table below.
