Tata Motors has launched a replacement XM+ variant of the Altroz petrol. Priced at Rs 6.60 lakh, it attracts a premium of Rs 30,000 over the XM variant which is priced at Rs 6.30 lakh. The XM+ is that the sixth variant within the Altroz’ lineup which consists of the XE, XM, XT, XZ and XZ(O).
As the name suggests, the XM+ variant is predicated on the XM variant but gets some additional features. Over the XM, the XM+ is provided with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering-mounted controls and a foreign foldable key. It also gets bigger 16-inch wheels with covers replacing the 14-inch wheels found on the XM variant.
Other features on the XM+ variant remain almost like the XM. It gets dual front airbags which provide extra safety, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors provide ease for parking, ISOFIX child seat anchors, power windows, central locking, multiple driving modes ease travelling, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, adjustable front headrest, manual AC and tilt-adjustable steering.
Compared to the XT, the XM+ skips features like mood lighting, parking camera assisting parking, front fog lamps with cornering function, push-button start and auto AC will provide comfort. The Altroz XT is priced at Rs 6.99 lakh, a premium of Rs 39,000 over the XM+ variant.
As mentioned above, Tata is offering the Altroz XM+ with a petroleum engine only. it’s powered by a 1.2-litre engine making 86PS of power and 113Nm of torque mated to 5-speed manual transmission. The Altroz diesel is ready with a 1.5-litre engine making 90PS and 200Nm mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.