Exploring the Tata Tiago 2021: A Compact Car Review
The Tata Tiago 2021 model brings several updates to this popular compact car. Known for its strong segment presence and safety, the Tiago offers a blend of style, features, and performance. This review covers the key aspects of the 2021 Tiago, highlighting its design, engine, interior, and safety features.
Exterior Design and Styling
The 2021 Tiago boasts a good front and side profile. It features a Tata logo at the front with a black tiger design grille. The headlamps are normal halogen units, with indicators integrated into the housing. A black element above the headlamp adds a sporty look. Fog lamps with chrome finishes are also present. The car comes with 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Six color options are available, including both single-tone and dual-tone choices.
At the rear, the car features a Tata logo, Tiago badging, and a reverse parking camera. It includes a rear defogger, a high mount stop light, and a rear spoiler. The taillights have a standard design. Notably, reverse parking sensors, previously found in the bumper, have been removed in the 2021 model.
Engine and Performance
The Tiago 2021 is powered by a 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine with a displacement of 1199cc. This engine generates 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, and an AMT option is also available.
The car offers a fuel tank capacity of 35 liters. The 2021 Tiago model provides a mileage of 21.72 kilometers per liter (kmpl).
Dimensions and Practicality
The Tiago 2021 has a length of 365mm, a width of 1677mm, and a height of 1535mm. It comes with a wheelbase of 2400mm. The ground clearance is 170mm.
For storage, the Tiago offers a boot space of 242 liters, which includes a removable parcel tray and a spare wheel.
Interior Comfort and Convenience
The car’s interior features a dual-tone design. The doors also sport a dual-tone finish and include controls for all four power windows, a child lock, a door opener, a bottle holder, and speaker placement. The driver’s seat is height adjustable and offers a recline function. The seats are made of fabric material.
The interior provides good legroom and headroom. Storage options include a large glove box, a passenger-side bottle holder, and a rear parcel tray. Essential features like a reading light and grab handles are also present. The passenger sun visor includes a vanity mirror, while the driver sun visor does not. A microphone is integrated near the rear-view mirror.
Technology and Infotainment
The Tiago 2021 features a digital instrument cluster that displays various information, including a multi-information display (MID), check lights, and trip meter. The steering wheel carries the Tata logo and includes controls for entertainment (calls and Bluetooth) on the left side and light controls on the right side. The steering wheel offers a good grip.
The central console has a black piano finish. It houses a Harman music system and an infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This system is connected to four speakers and four tweeters for excellent audio output. Other central console features include hazard light control, AC controls with a black finish, defogger controls, a 12V charging socket, and a USB port. Two cup holders are also provided.
Safety Features
Safety is a key aspect of the Tiago, which has received a 4-star safety rating. The XZ+ variant comes equipped with a range of safety features, including two airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), an engine immobilizer, a speed alert system, a seat belt reminder, central locking, and child safety locks. The car also includes a reverse parking camera. Front disc brakes are standard. The Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) are electric adjustable, foldable, and auto-fold upon unlocking, with integrated indicators.
Warranty
The Tata Tiago 2021 comes with a warranty of 2 years or 75,000 kilometers.
