Explore the Tiago iCNG: A Feature-Packed Hatchback Car
Get ready to discover a top hatchback car model that combines style, comfort, and efficiency. This car is designed to offer a great driving experience, especially with its intelligent CNG technology and automatic transmission option.
Exterior Design and Features
The car boasts a very attractive front profile. It features a large car logo on its chrome front grille, which has a distinct tri-arrow pattern. For lighting, it comes with automatic projector headlamps, using projectors for low beam and halogens for high beam, with integrated indicators. The top model includes both front fog lamps and DRLs (Daytime Running Lights). The lower grille is black, and the car offers a ground clearance of 170 mm, which is suitable for a hatchback. Rain-sensing automatic wipers and a power antenna are also present. The CNG variant will also feature a dedicated sticker.
From the side, the car features 14-inch Hyperstyle steel wheels, which are designed to look like alloy wheels. The front wheels have disc brakes, while the rear wheels have drum brakes, fitted with Apollo tires of size 175/65. The outside mirrors are finished in gloss black and are auto-foldable, meaning they fold and unfold automatically when you lock or unlock the car. These mirrors also have integrated turn indicators. All four door handles are chrome finished. The car is available in several attractive colors, including Blue, White, Grey, Red, and Midnight Plump. Moving to the rear, the car presents a beautiful profile. It features the car logo, model badging, and a reverse parking camera. The top model adds a chrome strip at the top of the rear. Other rear features include a rear wiper, defogger, and a high-mounted stop lamp. The CNG variant also has its sticker here, alongside a “Vocal for Local” sticker. The spoiler pad is in gloss black. The tail lights use normal halogen bulbs, including indicators and a reverse light. The bumper is dual-tone, but it’s worth noting that reverse parking sensors are not included, only a camera. The spare wheel is a normal steel wheel, placed underneath the car due to the CNG tanks.
Smart Boot Space with iCNG Technology
This car is designed with smart boot space management, especially for its CNG variant. While the standard boot space is 242 liters, the CNG version cleverly houses twin 30kg CNG cylinders under the boot floor. This intelligent placement makes it barely noticeable that the cylinders are present, thanks to excellent fitting. This system is part of the iCNG technology, which also includes various safety features. You can still place luggage like trolley bags and other items on top of the cylinder cover. The rear seats are 100% foldable, and side hooks are provided for convenience.
Comfortable and Feature-Rich Interior
The interior welcomes you with a dual-tone dashboard. The seats are made of fabric, and the front seats offer both height adjustment and recline options. Seating three people in the rear is comfortable, with average legroom and headroom. The rear door trims are also dual-tone and include power window controls, speakers, and bottle holders. Both front and rear headrests are fixed. The roof light is a white LED.
The driver’s side door panel includes controls for all four power windows and ORVM adjustments. Inside, the car offers practical features like fuel lid and boot openers, and the automatic transmission pedals. The glove box is cooled in the top model and includes a tablet holder, ensuring your items stay cool. Dual airbags are a standard safety feature. Other interior details include a manually adjustable IRVM, a microphone for calls, a ticket holder on the driver’s sun visor, and a vanity mirror on the co-driver’s side.
Advanced Technology and Convenience
The car features a fully digital instrument cluster that displays various alerts, tire pressure (TPMS), odometer readings, outside temperature, trip meters, fuel gauge bars for both petrol and CNG, and an RPM meter.
The center console highlights the AC vents with surrounds matching the car’s exterior color, along with chrome accents. A hazard light switch is centrally located. The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, powered by Harman, offers connectivity features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, and Aux. The reverse parking camera provides an average quality display. The Harman system ensures good sound output. Below the screen, there are touch-response buttons for various functions. A switch is available to easily convert between CNG and petrol modes, along with controls for the front fog lamps.
A key highlight is the fully automatic climate control, a segment-first feature with CNG. Its display is integrated into the touchscreen, allowing you to adjust airflow, temperature, and fan speed through the infotainment system. For charging, both Type A and Type C USB ports are available, along with a 12V charging outlet. The car features an automatic transmission, making city driving and traffic much more comfortable. A manual handbrake and two cup holders are also present.
Performance and Efficiency
This hatchback is powered by a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Revotron Petrol engine.
- Petrol Mode: It delivers 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque, with a mileage of approximately 20-21 km/l.
- CNG Mode: When running on CNG, the power output is 72 PS, and torque is 95 Nm. The CNG variant offers an impressive mileage of about 26 km/l.
The engine bay is well-designed, housing the ABS with EBD unit and the battery, with insulation provided under the bonnet.
Safety First
This car has achieved a 4-star safety rating. Key safety features include:
- ABS with EBD
- Dual Airbags
- Reverse Parking Camera
- Speed Alert System
- Seat Belt Warning
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Dimensions and Maneuverability
The car’s dimensions contribute to its nimble handling:
- Length: 3765 mm
- Width: 1677 mm
- Height: 1535 mm
- Wheelbase: 2400 mm
- Turning Radius: 4.9 meters
Pricing
The top XZ+ variant of the CNG model is priced around ₹8,80,000 (ex-showroom) and approximately ₹9,60,000 (on-road Lucknow). The top XZ+ variant in Petrol is priced around ₹8,09,000 (ex-showroom).
Overall, this hatchback car offers a compelling package with its stylish looks, modern features, dual fuel options with automatic transmission, and strong safety rating, making it a great choice for urban commuters and small families.
