Tata Motors will have an exciting range of new models and concepts to showcase at the 2023 Auto Expo. The automotive event is all set to begin on coming 13th January (public days). The updated Harrier and Safari SUVs along with the Punch EV, Curvv EV and Avinya EV concepts are expected to be put up on display. According to a latest media report, the home-grown automaker might unveil a new, more powerful Tata Altroz Sport variant at the event.
The Tata Altroz Sport will come with the 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine that’s good for 120bhp and 170Nm. Transmission on offer could be a 6-speed manual gearbox, borrowed from the Nexon subcompact SUV. If the new Altroz Sport variant launched, the model will be positioned against the Hyundai i20 N Line. The latter one has been powered by a 1.0L turbo petrol engine making 120bhp and 172Nm. The i20 N-Line can be had with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
Design and styling of the new Altroz Sport is likely to be slightly different from the regular model. It’s expected to receive a few cosmetic enhancements over the standard Altroz. The new variant might have a slightly different front bumper, special ‘Sport’ badging, newly-designed alloy wheels and body decals. A few changes are expected to be made inside the cabin as well. It’s likely to get new upholstery and ‘Sport’ badging.
Talking about Tata’s future plan, the carmaker is likely to launch the new Harrier and Safari facelifts, a Harrier special edition and Punch EV this year. The updated Harrier and Safari will be the first Tata models to come with the ADAS (advanced driver assistance system). The suite will offer several advanced safety features including adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance system, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring system and more.
