Tata Altroz facelift touches down in India at ₹6.89 lakh
The 2025 Tata Altroz facelift has launched at an introductory price of ₹ 6.89 lakh
The Altroz rivals premium hatchbacks like Maruti Baleno and Hyundai i20
The facelift comes with a range of updates to both the exterior and interior
The Altroz gets new LED units, an updated grille, and flush fitting door handles Check product page
The taillights are sleeker and connected with a thin LED strip
The Tata Altroz facelift gets a revamped dashboard and new seats
The cockpit features two new 10.25-inch displays for the infotainment and cluster
There is also a single-pane sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and ambient lighting
The Altroz facelift retains the same three engine options as the outgoing model
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