Tata Motors recently launched the much-awaited dynamic hatchback—Tiago. The company had initially named it Zica, but had to change it after the outbreak of the deadly Zika virus. The name, however, doesn’t come in the way of what the company has created—an excellent benchmark for entry-level hatch, writes Ammar Alvi.
With inputs from design studios across the UK, Pune and Italy, Tiago’s appealing exterior design has a dynamic silhouette to emphasise on the compact look and sharp design. The new three-dimensional ‘T’ Logo is placed in a semi-vertical position on the signature hexagon grill, giving it a bold, expressive face with a confident, agile stance. The interiors have been crafted with precision for a premium feel. The geometric texture accented with chrome handles, knitted fabrics, colour harmony, layered design theme with a dual tone interior, customisable air vents, premium graphics on the fabric and body-hugging seat bolsters all give it an upmarket, inviting feel.
The stylish design is complemented by enhanced performance and driving dynamics. The car will be available in petrol and diesel variants with two new engines—Revotron 1.2L (petrol engine) and Revotorq 1.05L (diesel engine). These have been indigenously developed by the company, and globally benchmarked for a refined road performance. Both these engines have been designed and programmed to deliver superior fuel economy and a peppy driving experience with a segment-first feature, the Multi-drive mode—City and Eco—making it equivalent to offering two engines in one. The two drive modes are supported by an advanced Engine Management System (EMS). Tiago’s many safety features include dual front airbags, advance 9th generation ABS with EBD and corner stability control, rear parking sensors with display on infotainment screen and energy absorbing body structure for superior safety.
It comes with class-leading fuel efficiency of 23.84 km/l on Revotron 1.2L petrol and 27.28 km/l on Revotorq 1.05L diesel (as per ARAI), under test conditions. Recognising the dynamic consumer world with increasing need for connectivity, Tiago is equipped with an infotainment system designed exclusively by Harman. The car also has new segment-first applications like the Turn-by-Turn Navi app and the Juke-Car app.
Available in five variants XB, XE, XM, XT & XZ (with optional variants in XE, XM & XT), Tiago will have six exciting colour options—Striker Blue, Berry Red, Sunburst Orange, Espresso Brown, Pearlescent White and Platinum Silver. The car will have a warranty of two years/ 75,000 km (whichever is earlier) with an extended warranty option of two years plus one year (third year extended warranty up to 75,000 km) or two years plus two years (third and fourth year extended warranty up to 1,00,000 km).