With a retail price starting at R184 900, the Tata Tiago is designed for urban drivers who want a balance of affordability and refinement. We attended its local launch to see what this hatch packs.
The front on the top spec XZ features LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights with a chrome line that run below the front lights. Chrome accented foglamps form part of the standard spec on the top spec model. Lower spec model feature projector headlamps.
The XZ spec comes with 15-inch dual tone alloy wheels and a shark fin antenna (bee sting antenna on lesser models) with a gloss black roof paint. HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera also forms part of the XZ spec with a 3rd brake light, rear wiper, rear demister found on the spec list. Auto folding mirrors on the XZ model feature turn indicators.
The Tiago features a spacious interior that can carry 5 passengers with a 10.25 inch floating touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity. Lesser spec models get either a 3inch (XM), 7inch (XT) infotainment touchscreen with varying speaker offerings developing on model. Steering mounted controls aid functionality whilst A & C type charging ports are available for occupants.
The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron, three-cylinder engine that offers 63kW at 6000rpm and 113Nm at 3 300rpm. This engine is paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a five speed Automated Manual Transmission. Performance is well balanced with efficiency as the Tata Tiago uses just 5,0 litres per 100km. Safety is attended to by dual front airbags, hold control, ABS with EBD and Electronic Stability Program it is built to keep you secure.
The Tiago will be offered in three derivatives with varying levels of specification. XM and XT will be launched from September 2nd, with the XZ launch to follow.
Warranty and pricing
- Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT R184 900
- Tata Tiago 1.2 XT MT R209 900
- Tata Tiago 1.2 XT AMT R224 900
Pricing includes a two-year/30 000km service plan and a five-year/125 000km warranty