5 types of Tata Tiago hatchbacks for 5 kinds of people

The Tata Tiago is among the best entry level hatch back you can buy in the India currently. It has got almost everything going for it and then some. From pricing to interiors, engines to efficiency, the Tiago has got all. With the launch of the new Santro, it for sure has begin to feel the heat but the value for money it offers is hard to be matched yet.

There are 25 variants of the car available at showrooms and so selecting one could be a tough choice. Therefore, we have classified the Tiago variants into five main types depending on five types of usage and personality. Take a look and decide which one suits you the best.

Tight on Budget but high on expectations – Petrol Manual

The Tiago is a brilliant hatch and if you are saving up for something big but still want a car, the petrol manual variants of the car will be a perfect match for you. It starts at Rs. 3.39 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi, making it one of the cheapest hatchback on sale. It gets powered by a 1.2 litre engine that churns out a good 84 Bhp of power along with 114 Nm of torque. What else, it gets an ARAI certified fuel efficiency rating of 23.84 kmpl, which is a class leading figure.

Mileage is the top priority – Diesel Manual

Living in big metro cities can be a pain, especially if you have to commute a lot. Many people daily cover upto 50-60 kms just doing the round trip of office from home. So if you often clock big kilometer figures on your odometer, the diesel variant is the car you need. With an ARAI certified fuel economy figure of 27.28 kmpl, your hard earned cash will remain a bit long with you. The base diesel variant of Tiago is priced at Rs. 4.20 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The 1.1 litre diesel burner has some decent grunt and churns out 69 Bhp of power along with 140 Nm of torque.

City dwellers – Petrol Automatic

With jam packed roads an never ending traffic chaos, a good automatic transmission can act like a cool breeze in hot desert noon. So if you regularly curse your stars while stuck in jams, the Tiago automatic will fit your needs like a glove. The cheapest automatic Tiago variant (Revotron XTA) starts at Rs. 5.04 lakh and has the same 1.2 litre engine as in the whole Tiago range. The transmission is a slick 5 speed AMT unit which even has a sports mode to enable quicker shifting

Want a more rugged Hatchback- Tiago NRG

The Tata Tiago NRG (pronounced Energy) is a crossover version of the regular model. It gets body cladding on doors, wheel arches, tailgate and bumpers. Along with that, it rides on newly designed 14-inch faux alloy wheels and gets faux skid plates at the rear. Tata has also increased the ride height to 180 mm to justify the urban offroader tag. The engine and transmission options remain the same as rest of the range. The Tiago NRG starts at Rs. 5.5 lakh, ex showroom, and is the perfect car if you want something that won’t bow down to speed breakers and potholes.

For the enthusiasts out there – Tiago JTP

Tata has recently revealed the Tiago JTP variants and they offer stellar performance in a budget amount. This one is best suited for those who crave for a fun to drive car which they can bash on regular days, anywhere and anytime. It gets powered by a 1.2 litre petrol engine which churns out a healthy 112 Bhp of power along with 150 Nm of Torque. The engine is mated to a performance optimised 5 speed manual gearbox. The Tiago NRG is priced at Rs. 6.39 lakh, ex showroom, Delhi, which is a steal considering the nearest competition is about Rs. 2 lakh expensive.