Two years after its launch, Tata’s premium hatchback, the Altroz has finally gotten the much-requested automatic transmission option. Tata Motors has launched the Altroz DCT at starting INR 8.10 lakhs and going all the way up to INR 9.89 lakh. It comes equipped with a dual-clutch automatic transmission mated to the 1.2-liter 3-cylinder naturally aspirated Revotron petrol engine. It produces 85 hp and 113 nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual as standard.

Tata Motors has claimed that the gearbox has been specifically designed for the Indian conditions and it gets a lot of technology to improve its operations and also ensure long-term reliability.  The Altroz DCA comes with a wet-clutch transmission. This is a smart move considering that dry-clutch DCTs tend to heat up in Indian conditions which results in a failure. Other features of the transmission include a Wet clutch with active cooling technology, machine learning, shift by wire technology, a self-healing mechanism, and auto park lock.

In terms of variants, the Altroz DCA will be available in XM+ XT, XZ, XZ(O), and XZ+. Furthermore, the Dark edition of the Altroz gets the option of DCA transmission as well. Other than the new Opera Blue color, the Altroz DCA will be available in Downtown Red, Arcade Grey, Avenue White, and Harbour Blue color.