The Tata Tiago revitalized Tata’s fortunes when it was launched in 2016. This compact hatchback has enjoyed a successful stint so far and the Tiago is among the flagships of Tata’s offerings.  The Tiago is one of the most stylish cars in its segment and boasts of 4-Star global NCAP rating whereas most cars in the segment have a maximum score of 2-Star. If the tata Tiago has caught your eye and you’re considering the car for yourself, here’s everything you need to know.

Tata Tiago Specifications

Tata Tiago Exteriors

From a first glance, you can tell why the Tiago’s appearance is considered a major contributor to its success. The front profile is now more inspired by the Tata Altroz  and showcases a stylish dual-tone bumper that sports a sleek piano black grill with a tri-arrow pattern. A chrome beading that delineates its grille and angular headlamps ornaments the face nicely. The overall front-facia seems considerably more chic and bold than any other car in this segment.

As you come to the side, the Tiago’s sporty aesthetic from every angle will grab your attention. The sloping roofline that terminates at the spoiler, the curved edges, and the diamond-cut 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, all seem to have been designed to make the hatchback an elegant fast-moving machine.

Same as the front and side profile, the rear profile features many sporty characteristics and its planted stance gives some muscular cues as well. The sporty spoiler which is blacked out on both ends is uniquely captivating and the sharp crease that links the sharp boomerang-shaped tail-lights you’d find enhances the sleek aesthetics.

Exterior Key Highlights

• Much Bold and sporty stance than any other car in the segment
• Sleek piano black grill with Tri-arrow pattern
• Sporty spoiler
• Dual-tone rear bumper
• Contrast Black roof
• Beautiful chrome accents over headlamps

Tata Tiago Interiors

The sporty character is carried on to interiors as well. Just like the one in the earlier generation of Tiago, a dual-tone dashboard with body-colored accents over the side AC vents has a hexagonal space for the infotainment and middle AC vents. The flat-bottom steering wheel with its piano black inserts is amply sporty and you’d love space and comfort on offer in the front seats.

The dual-tone upholstery is high on comfort and looks unique due to its traditional tri-arrow pattern. The angular placement of seats and the overall space that includes a 242L of boot space won’t let you tire in longer trips. In addition to that, you need not worry about entertainment as the best-in-class 8-Speaker Harman sound system and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will take good care of it.

Just like an amazing sound system, a fully digital instrument cluster is a rare perk in a car of this segment. Moreover, the automatic climate control, cooled glovebox, and steering mounted controls nicely elevate the convenience level.

Interior Key Highlights

• Dual-tone upholstery
• 8-speaker Harman sound system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Sporty steering
• The digital instrument cluster and rear parking camera

Engine, Performance, and Safety Overview

Tiago is equipped with a 1.2L petrol engine that churns out 86 PS of power making it considerably more powerful than its competitors and helping its sporty character. Even the torque of 113 Nm is more than enough to provide the thrust to that car as needed and maintain a smooth power delivery. With a 5-Speed manual and AMT, the Tiago serves you with a sound ride quality in the city as well as on highways. Moreover, the AMT variant also offers the sports mode to make your driving even more effortless.

Just like most Tata products, Tata Tiago is amply robust and has unmatchable safety standards. You get dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and corner stability control as standard safety features across all the variants. Moreover, the top variant also offers a rear parking camera. What’s more assuring, Tata Tiago has scored 4-Stars in the global NCAP test.

Performance & Safety Key Highlights

• Dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and corner stability control as standard safety features
• Smooth power delivery
• Most powerful in its segment

Tata Tiago Price

Given the package of phenomenal safety, elegant and sporty looks, and the upmarket features Tata Tiago offers, it’s among the most recommended cars in this price range. Moreover, in terms of new car prices Tata Tiago doesn’t differ much from its competitors.

Due to relieving durability of Tata Tiago makings, it is one of most-selling used cars in the used car market. Moreover, except for some cosmetic updates and discontinuation of diesel variants, Tiago hasn’t changed much ever since its launch. So, if you are looking for a preowned Tiago, here are its prices.

Tata Tiago Alternatives

New Maruti Suzuki Celerio

The competition of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio with Tata Tiago has recently seen its peak when Maruti rolled out the second generation of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The new Maruti Suzuki Celerio is equipped with a 1L petrol engine which comes mated with 5-Speed manual transmission or AMT. The claimed mileage of the new Maruti Suzuki Celerio is 24.97 to 26.68 km/l.

Features of New Maruti Suzuki Celerio

• 7-inch touchscreen system
• Push-button start/stop
• Passive keyless entry
• Manual AC
• Dual front airbags
• Hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD
• Rear parking sensors

Hyundai Santro

Hyundai Santro is a very old yet challenging competitor to Tata Tiago. Hyundai has equipped Santro with a 1.1L petrol engine that comes mated with 5-Speed manual transmission or 5-Speed AMT. The Korean hatchback is also offered with a factory fitted CNG kit with manual transmission. Hyundai Santro delivers a mileage of 20 km/l on petrol and 29 km/l on CNG.

Features of Hyundai Santro

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Rear parking camera
• Rear AC vents
• Driver airbag
• ABS and EBD
• Rear parking sensors

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Wagon R is one of the most popular cars in India and consequently a strong rival of Tata Tiago. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is powered by a 1L petrol engine and a 1.2L petrol engine. Both engines come mated with 5-Speed manual transmission or AMT. Maruti also offers the Wagon R in CNG variant that comes with sole manual transmission.

Features of Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Manual AC
• Keyless entry
• Steering-mounted controls
• Up to two airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Rear parking sensors