Expert Review
4.3/5
It's the hatchback for buyers who want European-style design and class-leading safety without the European price tag. Or the European reliability. The cabin is where the Altroz punches above its weight. Dual 10.25-inch screens, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting, an electric sunroof, and a 360-degree camera. The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with six airbags as standard is genuinely class-leading — the Baleno and Glanza can't match it. The design is sharp, the flush door handles are neat, and the 16-inch alloys look the part.
Who should buy it? Safety-first buyers who prioritise crash test ratings over driving pleasure. Fleet operators who want a diesel workhorse. CNG buyers who want an automatic without sacrificing boot space.
What will bug you? The engines are underwhelming — the petrol feels lethargic, the diesel is noisy, and the CNG is slow. The AMT is jerky in stop-go traffic — it's an automated manual, not a proper automatic.
