Tata Nexon goes on to rival the likes of Maruti Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue etc while the Altroz puts up against the Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20 and other premium hatchbacks Tata Motors launched the Altroz in the Indian market at the beginning of this year, whereas the Nexon received a mid-life refresh at the same time. Tata priced the Altroz from Rs 5.29 lakh onwards, while the Nexon facelift was launched at a starting price of Rs 6.95 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). However, the manufacturer has now hiked the prices of both the cars. Here is an updated price list of the Altroz, as against the previous prices that the car was retailed at –
              Altroz Variants                                                    New Price                                                                            Old Price 
              XE Petrol                                                        Rs 5.44 lakh                                                                         Rs 5.29 lakh
              XM Petrol                                                       Rs 6.3 lakh                                                                           Rs 6.15 lakh 
               XZ Petrol                                                        Rs 6.99 lakh                                                                        Rs 6.84 lakh 
               XZ (O) Petrol                                                  Rs 7.75 lakh                                                                        Rs 7.69 lakh 
               XE Diesel                                                       Rs 6.99 lakh                                                                         Rs 6.99 lakh
              XM Diesel                                                       Rs 7.9Rs lakh                                                                       Rs 7.75 lakh 
              XT Diesel                                                        Rs 8.59 lakh                                                                         Rs 8.44 lakh 
              XZ Diesel                                                        Rs 9.19 lakh                                                                          Rs 9.04 lakh 
              XZ (O) Diesel                                                  Rs 9.35 lakh                                                                          Rs 9.29 lakh 
Tata has hiked the prices of the top-end XZ (O) trim by Rs 6,000, while the other variants are now Rs 15,000 more expensive. However, the entry-level XE Diesel variant has received no price hike. That being said, the Altroz will now be offered at a base price of Rs 5.44 lakh, going all the way up to Rs 9.35 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom) for the top-end diesel trim.

Let’s also take a look at the updated price list of the Nexon, as compared to its older prices – 

Nexon Petrol Variants      New Price 
XE                                    Rs 6,99,900 
XM                                  Rs 7,84,500 
XMA                                Rs 8,44,500 
XZ                                    Rs 8,84,500 
XZ+                                  Rs 9,64,500 
XZ+Dual Tone                  Rs 9,84,500 
XZ+ S                               Rs 10,24,500 
XZA+                                Rs 10,24,500 
XZA+ Dual Tone               Rs 10,44,500
XZ+ S Dual Tone             Rs 10,44,500 
XZ+ (O)                            Rs 10,54,500 
XZ+ (O) Dual Tone           Rs 10,74,500 
XZA+ S                            Rs 10,84,500 
XZA+ S Dual Tone           Rs 11,04,500 
XZA+ (O)                         Rs 11,14,500
XZA+ (O) Dual Tone       Rs 11,34,500 

The petrol-powered Nexon is now offered at a base price of Rs 6,99,900, going all the way up to Rs 11,34,500 for the top-end trim. On the other hand, the diesel variants of the Tata sub-4m SUV will now be retailed between Rs 8.45 lakh to Rs 12.70 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

Nexon Diesel Variants                          New Price
                 XE                                       Rs 8,45,000 
                 XM                                      Rs 9,20,000  
                 XMA                                    Rs 9,80,000
                 XZ                                        Rs 10,20,000 
                XZ+                                      Rs 11,00,000   
                XZ+ Dual Tone                     Rs 11,20,000
                XZ+ S                                   Rs 11,60,000 
               XZA+                                     Rs 11,60,000 
                XZ+ S Dual Tone                   Rs 11,80,000 
                XZA+ Dual Tone                   Rs 11,80,000 
                XZ+ (O)                                Rs 11,90,000 
                XZ+ (O) Dual Tone               Rs 12,10,000 
                XZA+ S                                Rs 12,20,000 
                XZA+ S Dual Tone               Rs 12,40,000 
                XZA+ (O)                             Rs 12,50,000 
                XZA+ (O) Dual Tone            Rs 12,70,000  
Powering the Tata Altroz are two engines, i.e. 1.2-litre, three-cylinder  petrol, and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel unit. The petrol engine is rated at 86 PS/113 Nm, while the diesel engine puts out 90 PS power and 200 Nm torque. The transmission duties are handled by a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard for now. The Nexon is also offered with two powertrains – a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo petrol unit producing 120 PS of maximum power, along with 170 Nm of peak torque; as well as a 1.5-litre oil burner which generates 110 PS and 260 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual gearbox, along with an optional 6-speed AMT with both the engines.