Mumbai: Auto Major Tata Motors will soon launch the Altroz iCNG, India’s first twin cylinder CNG technology.
Tata Altroz, which is India’s safest premium hatchback is open for bookings in its much awaited iCNG avatar, from Wednesday April19. With this vehicle, Tata Motors aims at increasing the acceptance of CNG cars in India, similar to petrol and diesel cars.
The Altroz iCNG was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023 in January 2023 and it received a tremendous response from customer for being India’s first twin cylinder CNG technology - a revolutionary technology bringing practical usable boot space to CNG owners, a feature that is unavailable in all current CNG cars. Customers can now book the Altroz iCNG at Rs. 21,000. With deliveries commencing in May 2023, the Altroz iCNG is a strong testament to Tata Motors’ successful multi-powertrain strategy, making it the fourth powertrain option in the Altroz range now.
It’s twin-cylinder technology with a total water capacity of 60 litres, each cylinder having 30 litres capacity is placed below the luggage area to ensure a large usable boot space.
It has a single advanced ECU, which ensures a seamless and jerk-free drive experience while shifting from petrol to CNG mode or vice-versa.
Altroz iCNG directly starts in CNG mode, which ensures a hassle-free experience.
Altroz iCNG’s additional safety features include thermal incident protection, gas leak detection feature and micro switch to ensure the car is switched off when refuelling.
The Altroz iCNG also have features like leatherette seats, iRA connected car technology, cruise control, and automatic headlamps.
Altroz iCNG will be available in four variants - XE, XM+, XZ and XZ+- with four colour options- Opera Blue, Downtown Red, Arcade Grey and Avenue White. (UNI)