Tata Altroz Vs Hyundai i20 Vs Maruti Baleno - Which Is The Most Feature-Rich Car?
Tata Motors has finally launched the much-anticipated facelifted iteration of its popular premium hatchback, the Altroz, in India. This hatchback takes on popular rivals like the Hyundai i20 and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. Now, as we all know today, features play an important role in making a car successful in India. So today, we will be talking about which of these three premium hatchbacks offers the most number of features. So, without any delay, let's jump right into it.
Infotainment and connectivity
First off, let's start with the infotainment and connectivity features. The Altroz facelift comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system powered by Harman. It also gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument gauge cluster. Along with these, it comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 65W superfast USB-C charger.
The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, also comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. However, it misses out on a larger digital instrument gauge cluster and only gets a 4.2-inch MID. Like the Altroz, it also gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Lastly, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno also comes with a touchscreen, but it is the smallest at 9 inches. It also gets a small 4.2-inch MID and comes with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Safety features
Now coming to the safety features, the newly launched Tata Altroz comes with 6 airbags and a 5-star Global NCAP rating. Its other features include ESP, traction control, corner stability control, and a blind spot monitor.
The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, gets 6 airbags, a 3-star Global NCAP rating, and features such as electronic stability control, hill start assist, and parking sensors. As for the Baleno, it comes with 6 airbags as standard, ABS, EBD, electronic stability control, and hill hold.
Unique features
In terms of unique features, the Altroz facelift comes with a 360-degree surround view camera, voice-activated electric sunroof, blind spot monitor, flush-type door handles, map view in cluster, 90-degree opening doors, and infinity LED DRLs.
The Hyundai i20’s unique features include wireless charging and a sunroof. Lastly, the Baleno gets features such as a 360-degree camera and a heads-up display.
Interior comfort
The Tata Altroz comes with rear AC vents, ambient lighting, push start button, well-cushioned seats, and a decent 345-litre boot space. As for the i20, it comes with a premium interior feel, wireless charging pad, and a 311-litre boot space. Lastly, the Baleno comes with the most space in the cabin and rear AC vents.
Which one should you pick?
The clear answer is that if you are one of those people who prefer to have a vehicle with all the latest features, then, without skipping a beat, you should opt for the Tata Altroz.
However, if you are someone who prefers a more premium overall feel and can compromise a few features, you should opt for the Hyundai i20.
Lastly, if you prefer a hatchback with the most practical cabin which is also decently loaded with features, then you can choose the Maruti Suzuki Baleno.