May 27, 2016 07:47 AM
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Tiago. It is an all-new car, the size of the Hyundai i10, which will bridge the wide gap in its line-up, sitting nicely between the cheaper Nano and bigger Bolt.
Traditionally, this is the Indica territory, but over the years it has become too utilitarian, thanks to its austere but spacious interiors, which has made it a hit with the fleet operators than private owners. The Tiago is focused on the latter and seems to be made with the sole intention of making sure that Tata is in contention along with the usual suspects every time someone thinks small car.
The vehicle is based on an all-new platform on which the designers have put together a smart-looking car. There are hints of design cues from rival car companies too, but surely, they don’t look intentional. In a first, Tata designers have tried to keep away from the Indica silhouette and that does the trick for us.
The Tiago is a fresh design with an unmistakable face. The large swept back headlamps and oversize mesh-type grille gives it a distinct front face. A strong waistline coupled with prominent creases that run the length of the car makes it look modern and contemporary. Same goes for the rear hatch with large tail lamps that complete the fresh new design. This top of the line variant gets 14-inch alloy wheels with a unique design too. Tiny aero spoilers at the rear add to the sporty touch.
it costs around Rs 4.75 lakh to 5.25 lakh. Which should keep the buyer interested, especially for someone looking at a fun car on a budget. The Tiago finally brings Tata upto speed with its worthy rivals. If it can keep a check on maintaining consistency in quality, its rivals would have something to worry about.
Specs
Petrol: 1199cc, 84bhp, 114Nm, 1012kg; diesel: 1047cc, 69bhp, 140Nm; wheelbase: 2400mm, ground Clearance: 170mm, fuel tank: 35 litres, boot capacity: 242 litres
Verdict
A fun and practical car that looks the part too.
