Tata Altroz Racer Vs Toyota Taisor Vs Maruti Fronx: With the launch of the all-new Tata Altroz Racer, Tata Motors has forayed into the hot hatch segment in India. However, the hot-hatchback category hasn't received a great amount of attention in the Indian auto market, but the cars like VW Polo Turbo have been one of the most loved models in India. Now, we have several cars that come with turbo petrol units. Here, in this article, we will compare the Altroz Racer, Toyota Taisor and Maruti Fronx Turbo. We will also find out which turbo option out of these really make sense. So, find out more details below and join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
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Altroz Racer Vs Toyota Taisor Vs Maruti Fronx: Price
The all new Tata Altroz Racer Edition has arrived with a price tag of Rs. 9.49 lakh and goes up to Rs. 10.99 lakh. On the other hand, the Toyota Taisor turbo starts at Rs. 10.55 lakh and goes up to 13.03 lakh (ex-showroom). Notably, the turbo petrol variant of the Fronx and Taisor have a very small price difference as Fronx's Turbo petrol variant starts from Rs. 9.72 lakh.
Tata Altroz Racer Vs Toyota Taisor Vs Maruti Fronx: Dimensions
As far as the dimensions are concerned, the Altroz Racer Edition measures 3990 mm in length, 1755 mm in width, 1523 mm in height, a wheelbase of 2501 mm. On the other hand, the Toyota Taisor is 3995 mm in length, 1765 mm in width, 1550 mm in height and a wheelbase of 2520 mm. As the Taisor is a rebadged version of the Maruti Fronx, all the measurements remain same for the Fronx. The Altroz Racer Edition comes with a boot space of 345 litres and Taisor/Fronx gets a slightly smaller bootspace of 308 litres.
| Dimensions | Tata Altroz Racer Edition | Toyota Taisor | Maruti Fronx |
| Length | 3990 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1755 mm | 1765 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height | 1523 mm | 1765 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2501 mm | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 308 litres | 308 litres |
Tata Altroz Racer Vs Toyota Taisor Vs Maruti Fronx: Features
While all the three cars come loaded with advanced features, the Altroz Racer Edition comes much more equipped than the Taisor and Fronx. The Altroz Racer Edition gets better tech inside the cabin, tyre pressure monitoring system, sunroof, ventilated seats at the front and a fully digital instrument cluster. All these specs are not offered with the Maruti Fronx and the rebaged version of it.
| Tata Altroz Racer | Toyota Taisor/ Maruti Fronx |
| Halogen Projector with LED DRLs | LED DRLs with LED projector headlights |
| 16-inch alloy wheels | 16 inch alloy wheels |
| 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system | 9-inch infotainment system |
| Android Auto and Apple Carplay | Android Auto and Apple Carplay |
| Single pane sunroof | No sunroof |
| Climate control | Climate control |
| 8 speaker Harman Kardon Audio | 6 speaker Arkamys Tuned Audio |
| Ventilated seats (front) | No ventilated seats |
| Cruise control | Cruise control |
| Parking sensor | Parking sensors |
| 6 airbags | 6 airbags |
| 360 degree cam | 360 degree camera |
Tata Altroz Racer Vs Tayota Taisor Vs Maruti Fronx: Powertrain
Tata Altroz comes powered by a 1.2 litre turbo petrol engine which churns out the maximum power of 120 PS and a peak torque of 170 Nm. On the other hand, the Taisor and Fronx gets 1 litre turbo petrol unit that makes 100 PS and 148 Nm. The Altroz Racer's powerhouse comes mated with a 5 speed manual transmission while the Taisor and Fronx also get a 6 speed torque converter automatic unit with a 6 speed manual transmission unit.
Additionally, there's also an option of a 1.2 litre NA engine (90 PS and 113 Nm) with the Toyota Taisor and Maruti Fronx and the Altroz Racer Edition also gets 1.2 litre NA engine that makes 88 PS of power and 115 Nm.
Price Comparison
| Price (ex-showroom) | Tata Altroz Racer | Toyota Taisor | Maruti Fronx |
| Price range | Rs. 9.49 lakh-10.99 lakh | Rs. 10.55 lakh-Rs. 13.03 lakh | Rs. 7.51 lakh-13.04 lakh |
| Turbo variant starting price | Rs. 9.49 lakh-10.99 lakh | Rs. 10.55 lakh (G-Turbo) | Rs. 9.72 lakh (Delta Plus Turbo) |
When we take a look at price tags, it is very clear that each of these cars provide a good value at their price range. However, if you are hatchback and lover and want more tech inside the cabin, you can go for Atroz Racer. But, if you are an SUV enthusiast and you need that stance when you drive, we would suggest you go for Toyota Taisor or Maruti Fronx.
According to the price range, Maruti Fronx emerges as the best SUV with a turbo engine while Altroz's Racer Edition is always a good option for hot-hatch lovers.
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Verdict
In the burgeoning hot hatch segment, Tata's Altroz Racer stands out with its comprehensive feature lineup, including a sunroof, ventilated seats, and advanced technology. Toyota's Taisor, essentially a rebadged Maruti Fronx, matches closely in dimensions and offers competitive pricing. Choosing between them boils down to individual preferences and specific feature priorities.
