The Altroz Racer is the fastest yet, but is it good? | PowerDrift 

I just want to point out, after thinking about this for a few days - i wish tata had done more with the racer. Sportier suspension, more performance, a DCT, better steering. Or not called it the racer. Right now it looks fast on the outside but the driving experience doesn’t match up.

The unscripted section was honestly the most genuine part. You guys need to water down the scripting in your videos.

I have heard a Tata exec say somewhere that we have called it a Racer and not a Race-car. From what I understand the Racer isn’t for the average Joe that is sitting in his car dying to get home, it’s more for the enthusiast who’s happy to sit in the traffic as long as it takes because they are in a car that excites them. The Racer is the kind of car that does the normal and is a bit exciting on those Sunday morning. It’s for the enthusiast to fire it up and Spend that extra 5 seconds to listen to the exhaust note idling. What I understand is that TATA is giving us a chance at a peppy, manual transmission with some go fast bits ( looks wise ) directly from the factor. I find TATAs conscious decision to stick to a manual transmission only to keep the car more driver centric commendable, after all it is called a Racer. Sure it’s not the best manual transmission out there but it is something. On that very same note isn’t generalising the Racer to a kitted out variant for anyone and everyone, kind of missing the whole point of the Racer?

i dont understand the need to demonize manual gearbox that influencers are upto now a days. not each vehicle needs to be a one size fits all. stop negatively influencing people for manual. that being said pointing the negatives of their gearbox and clutch is good so that they can work on making actually good manuals.

More like Ricer than racer

I have to really disagree with the criticism of the lack of an automatic gearbox. In fact, I think you've lost the ball with this. To start things off, I don't think the Altroz Racer will make waves in the Indian automotive segment. That's coming from the owner of an Altroz i-Turbo myself. The Altroz has some of the best driving dynamics in the segment, but it's definitely got a lack of power that 10 bhp and 30 Nm of torque is not going to fix. But that's besides the point. A performance/race variant of a car should be focused on the enthusiasts, who enjoy the control and feel of a manual. Asking for an automatic gearbox is pretty diluting the offering of the performance aspect of the car. Sure, the i20 N-Line gets a DCT, but at the end of the day, it's bought for the sake of convenience, not as a hallmark of performance. I daresay anyone would agree with me if the car in question was the late Abarth Punto, or even the older JTP Tiago/Tigor twins. A performance car should remain pure in most sense of the word. If people want an automatic gearbox, then let them buy the regular Altroz or another car altogether. That's why I bought the Altroz i-Turbo, even though there are other cars that do some other things better. I cry for the performance segment of the market, which has almost nothing to offer for entry level people, save for the Altroz and Swift. The former has a sluggish throttle and wimpy engine stuck in a fantastic chassis, and the latter is just not the same pocket rocket that it launched as. I remember PD released a series of videos comparing the Figo 1.5, Baleno RS, Polo, and Abarth Punto, and in the end, dismayed at how Indian consumers need to buy better cars for us to get better performance cars. But now, in this video, you're basically going exactly against that video, saying that an automatic gearbox is necessary. The ideal criticism of this variant should be that Tata didn't go far enough and revamp the manual transmission, and plonk in a Fiat engine just to see how far the Altroz performance edition could go, not that Tata should be sticking an automatic gearbox in this. I'm personally sick and tired of seeing hot hatches and entry level sedans die out in favor of faux-SUVs which are nothing more than lifted hatches. Bring back some variety in cars instead of asking everyone to drive Crossover SUVs and Compact SUVs with Automatic gearboxes.

A lot of reviews talk about the engine but as an altroz owner Iam not at all bothered by the engine nor the 0-100 timing. My biggest concern was the gear box and the clutch travel or may I say the zone where the clutch has a bite. Because of the notchy gearbox and the long travel of the clutch it is tricky to drive an altroz spiritedly. I expected a short throw precise gearbox and a clutch with bigger bite point, but looks like Tata failed to address that. That's my dissapointment.

The review should have mentioned how the engine feels; is it scruffy, smoother. How does it pull, How is the steering. The focus in this was mostly on gearbox and the lack of an automatic thereof. How was the suspension? Is it soft, hard neutral. How is the ride quality in the city v. Highway. None of it was covered.

Autoreviewers: 1. Bring back the Manuals for us Enthusiasts! Now: Should have an automatic cos we use this in traffic more 2. This manual needs a slicker and better clutch Later: this is too expensive, I ain’t paying for RnD this car is too costly for the segment 3. We need exhaust note in the cabin! BUT: Audi is pumping artificial engine noises! Sacrilege! OR: Too little sound deadening. Can hear exhaust, traffic etc etc. too cheap feeling.

Indica evolution ❤😂

Missing Badly Fiat Punto Abarth and VW Polo GT TSI ☹️🥺💔😓

An altroz with the new tgdi engine from curvv would be an actual racer 🤤🤤🤤

We never got the I20 N line manual gearbox review. This might be a good excuse for a manual's comparison video? 😊

Tata is fully dedicated to increase sales. Hyundai's sales 😆

Will you chose this over Diesel? With overall drivability considering the in-gear acceleration too.

Why am I seeing some "Racer" badges on some review units placed right along the split between the black and the orange (or whatever body colour it may be), and in some cases, it is stuck on a bit below that line..?

Atleast some changes required other then paint scheme 😂

Very good review, thanks. The clutch and gearshift clearly seem to be the downers on this car. And the fact that it’s not particularly quick.

I respect tata But Y the name racer and that racing stripes , it cant beat a 10yr old regular diesel polo

What is the fuel efficiency on the race track versus on the regular roads? Please help me with this is. Does it provide better fuel economy than the i20 n-line?

I love the unscripted part, keep it coming. Can you explain how manufacturers manage to get notchy gearboxes even to this day. I thought those were problems of the gearboxes from the 90s and we are much better off today.

1:50... you missed the TGDi (south Korea) vs just a normal Turbo petrol. Big difference.

what is the mileage that we can expect in city and on highways

Should have been called Altroz-R & that was enough ... Tata brought it on themselves by calling it RACER when it isn't even near.. Saw the 0-100 timings which is nearing 12 seconds & that too in a manual.. Imagine a DCA which will launch less aggressively.. This needs a better manual anyday

For your information to all the automotive journalists- gear and clutch gets smoother with the course of time. You cannot take a car out for review just like picking vegetables in the market.

2:10 is altroz the best handling in its segment ?

rember the JTP man they gave us the best budget sports cars, and we failed them

People who are complaining here for 0 to 100 are not at all drivers ,they just do a drag on youtube and go sleep. A good car should be a blend of everything which altroz satisfies up to a great extent although not 100%

I20 nline comparison is a must!

Tata just put the nexon diesel and a torque converter in ,it will be a amazing car

Thanks for reminding me, I didnt know I wanted to be a racer in my childhood

What's the 0 too 100 figure?

Love the colour scheme and sporty interiors... Just waiting for the AUTOMATIC to book this orange racer car

Is this better than the Tiago jtp?

"the 2 ton gorilla with shocks in the kitchen", did i hear that wrong.....

3:42 the right camera isn't working. SO how it a glitch free system ?

Please just do an indepth comparison of i20 n line vs fronx turbo vs altroz racer and also altroz racer vs altroz diesel before they kill the diesel

If you think having only a manual option is a downside, then I have a broken Baltimore bridge to sell ya.

Very fluid and well scripted review

It's ok they are not calling it JTP, atleast they would had called it as a TAMO or RACEMO

Nice. XZ (S) LUX iCNG altroz pe video banao sir. Uske details bhi do. Usme bhi ye naye updates hai kya? CNG mein bhi 360 degree camera and 6 airbags and new big 10.25 inch touchscreen ye sab iCNG mein hai kya?

TATA needs to sort out their fundamentals first.

A Gallardo 5.0 is also port injected. I love the charachter on this kinda fuel injection. It is once direct injection hit the market that the cars started to be sterile and doctored. @Karan Singh why did you not mention of JTP sports. Surely a few things on the racer would be from its JTP counterpart. Lastly, yes Altroz R is a better name than Racer. Big bummer here

I don't see a point buying this when your competition is i20 N Line

I wish tata would have launched Tiago JTP instead of this

Tata have done the SAFARI thing with this. Just slapped on a racer badge with stripe.

12 to 14 lakhs for a hatchback is silly. I am a fan of Tata but seriously.

These people cry for an automatic when people can have fun with a manual. Even camaro and mustang gt owners with advanced torque converters doesn't want them and cried for a manual.

Wonder how people from the Auto-magazine section these days are saying Manuals are bad when Manuals are the reason you get more fun yet when they get the Automatics they are like ohh this is boring all said its sad that Automatics are getting too much needless hype, wonder where that's coming from

People will compare this car with XUV 3XO base model @7.5 lacs...Jo ki milne wali nahi hai !!

i20 nline is better looks and feels wise but expensive imo

Only power drift got red car...wow!

Today, I got to be a Racer, at least be IN A RACER..... That sounded uncomfortable 😅

Tata'$ new 1.2 TGDI ENGINE IS COMING SOON

But why did you wear a bike helmet inside the car man 😂😂😂.

Guys be wanting a hot hatch but not a manual. What?

Just Tweak up the diesel Engine Altroz with 20 % power and torque , it will overtake the Racer ❤

Any upcoming EVs? 🥲

WHAT IS 170ish? Can u call it 170 instead please?

Richest like Racest🔥

Reminds me of Ford vs Ferrari. This is what happens when the automobile engineering decisions are taken by men in suits rather than engineers who know their machines... These guys will always be "nearly there but not there yet". Always screwing fundamentals.

Car helmet ❌. Scooter helmet ✅

Do not use fancy words, instead show genuine information…aesa lag raha hai, english ki competition me aa gaya hua and car dekhne nahi

I rather wait for the Polo, which btw will be coming back.

Too much editing made it look red

Ricer not Racer😂

Hmm, m happy with my i20 NLINE DCT.. No thanks TATA.. 😂

Welcome INRC🎉

Will be discontinued before Dec,2025 (just like JPT twins) cheers to Indian Audience 🎉

But is it faster than polo gt tsi 😅

Why do you crave for dct, where the gearbox does everything for you, if you dont enjoy a manual, then you shouldnt be driving at all.

"Be in a racer" ☠

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1.2 turbo and u put a helmet. 😅

unscripted bit was better

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Racer for chapris

Ferrari KILLER🔪🩸🔥

Informative but poorly scripted and who's this presenter? Mediocre at best with horrific pronunciation.

The halogen lights sucks 😪