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With SUVs dominating the market, hatchbacks like the Maruti Swift and Tata Altroz haven’t lost their charm. Here’s a look at their upcoming versions:
Maruti Swift: Refreshed Design, New Tech
The new Swift, unveiled at the 2023 Tokyo Motors Show, is a facelift retaining the original design language with subtle tweaks.
Exterior Updates
- New sporty headlamps with blacked-out treatment
- Larger honeycomb front grille
- SUV-like clamshell bonnet
- Repositioned rear door handles with quarter glass
- New alloy wheels
- Updated tail lamps and bumpers
Modern Interior and Features
- All-new Baleno and Fronx-inspired dashboard design
- Massive 9.0-inch floating touchscreen system
- Expected features: connected car tech, blind-spot warning, semi-digital instrument cluster, wireless charging
- Safety features (on higher variants): 6 airbags, ESC, traction control
Engine
- New 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Z-series engine (80 bhp, 108 Nm torque)
- Manual and AMT gearbox options
Launch and Price
Expect a May 2024 launch with a price hike of Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) compared to the current model (starts at Rs. 7.04 lakh).
Tata Altroz Racer: Performance Boost
The Altroz Racer aims to combine the existing Altroz’s handling with a powerful engine.
Thrilling New Engine
- Borrows Nexon’s 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine (118 bhp, 170 Nm torque)
- 6-speed manual transmission (7-speed DCA possibility)
Exterior Enhancements
- Likely identical to the regular Altroz except for:
- New color options (Red, Orange) with blacked-out hood and roof
- Sportier alloy wheels
- Sporty rear spoiler
- Two white stripes on hood and roof (for visual appeal)
Interior (Likely Unchanged)
- May get a new 10.25-inch touchscreen system
- Sporty elements like white and orange stripes on seats, orange highlights around AC vents (as seen in concept car)
Expected Features
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (if not standard, then optional)
- Sunroof
- Ventilated seats
- 360-degree camera
- Head-up display
Launch and Price
Expected May 2024 launch with a price range of Rs. 11 lakh to Rs. 14 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). The Altroz Racer will compete with the Hyundai i20 N Line.
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