Explore the Tata Tiago CNG: A Smart and Fuel-Efficient Car
The Tata Tiago CNG is a recently launched car. It comes in all variants, including Base, XE, XT, XZ+, and the XZ+ top model. This car is also known as Tata iCNG, which stands for Intelligent CNG. The Midnight Plum color looks like black and is quite attractive.
Stylish Exterior Design
The Tiago CNG has an appealing look.
- Front: It features a circular central grille and iCNG branding. The front also has a Tata logo and, in the top model, a special front grille with projector headlamps and indicator placement. Fog lamps and LED DRLs are available in the top model. The front bumper has a black finish and black cladding.
- Side: The car offers about 170mm of ground clearance. It comes with twin wipers and a roof antenna. The side mirrors are auto-fold and electrically adjustable, with integrated indicators. The top model has body-colored door handles.
- Rear: The back of the car shows an iCNG sticker and rear tail lights. The top model includes a defogger, a rear wiper, and a reverse parking camera. You will also find a “Vocal for Local” sticker, a sporty black finish on the rear spoiler, and a high-mount stop lamp. Please note, reverse parking sensors are not in the top model as they have been removed by Tata.
- Wheels: It has 14-inch steel wheels with 175/65 R14 tires.
Comfortable and Feature-Rich Interior
Step inside the Tiago CNG for a pleasant experience.
- Dashboard: The car features a dual-tone dashboard.
- Steering: It has a flat-bottom steering wheel that is adjustable.
- Instrument Cluster: A fully digital instrument cluster shows important information.
- Controls: You can switch between CNG and Petrol modes. The steering wheel has controls for the infotainment system, wipers, and lights.
- Infotainment System: The top model includes a 7-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system. It supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This system also displays the reverse parking camera view and supports USB and Bluetooth. It comes with 4 speakers and a responsive Harman sound system.
- Climate Control: The car offers a fully automatic climate control system.
- Charging and Storage: There’s a 12V charging socket and a USB port. You’ll find storage space below the AC, cup holders, and a dual-tone, illuminated glove box.
- Seating: The seats have fabric upholstery. The driver’s seat is height-adjustable and has a recline function.
- Mirrors: It includes a manual inside rear-view mirror (IRVM) and a sun visor with a mirror for the passenger side.
- Lighting: Cabin lights are available at the front and rear, along with a boot light.
- Other Features: Power windows, central locking, and rear grab handles are also present.
Efficient Engine and Performance
The Tata Tiago CNG is powered by a 1.2L petrol engine.
- CNG Mode: In CNG mode, it produces 72 BHP of power and 95 Nm of torque. The fuel efficiency is around 26.49 km/kg.
- Petrol Mode: In petrol mode, it delivers 83 BHP of power and 113 Nm of torque. The fuel efficiency is around 23.84 km/L.
- Transmission: It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. There is no automatic option.
Advanced Safety Features
Safety is a key focus in the Tiago CNG.
- Safety Rating: This car has a 4-star safety rating from Global NCAP.
- Airbags: It is equipped with dual airbags.
- Security: Features include central locking, seat belt warning, a speed alert system, and speed-sensing auto lock.
- Parking: The top model has a reverse parking camera.
- Anti-Theft: An immobilizer feature is also included.
- Unique CNG Safety: A special feature allows the car to start directly in CNG mode, unlike others that start on petrol first. Also, the car will not start if the hood is open.
Dimensions and Capacity
- Wheelbase: The car has a wheelbase of 2400mm.
- Fuel Tank: The petrol tank capacity is 35 liters. The CNG tank can hold about 8 kg of CNG.
- Boot Space: Normally, the boot space is 242 liters. However, with the CNG tank installed, there is almost no boot space left. The spare wheel is stored under the rear seat.
Warranty
The Tata Tiago CNG comes with a warranty of 2 years or 75,000 kilometers.
