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Tata Tiago Detailed Expert Review

Loknath Das
Last updated: 2017/07/14 at 4:52 PM
By Loknath Das 7 Min Read
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The Tiago has been a game changer for Tata. It helped the company get volumes and that will keep the production line busy for a while. Now, almost after a year of its launch, Tata has introduced the AMT version of this compact hatchback. The ever growing vehicles in the metros and the space crunch is making a lot of buyers shift their preference to two pedals instead of three. The adoption rate of AMT cars is growing considerably and Tata wants a piece of it through its styling compact hatchback.

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Exterior
Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

The Tiago is a great looking car, especially at the price it retails at. The overall design language is quite appealing and the proportions are spot on for a car this size. The fascia has the typical hexagonal Tata grille which is flanked by large sweptback headlamps.

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

There’s a mesh grille on the bumper and the design is in line with the front grille. There’s a bit of chrome treatment around the fog lamps and it does highlight the overall sharp styling. On the side, there’s a sharp line running across the mid-section of the car. The rear of the Tiago is quite simple but it doesn’t look like one, the credit goes to the wrapped-around tail lamps and the big bumper. The spoiler adds a bit of sporty character to this little hatchback.

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review
Interior
Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

The inside of the Tiago has been packed really well. Whether it’s the overall quality of the upholstery or the plastics used on the dashboard, Tata has done a lovely job. The black and grey combination makes the Tiago look like a car from a segment above. The body coloured AC vents gives a very vibrant experience.The USP of the interior however, is the Harman infotainment system. The features and the sound quality are really good. Then there are other standard features like steering-mounted controls, electrically adjustable ORVMs and USB connectivity.

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

In terms of comfort, the driver gets seat height adjustment. The seats are well cushioned and offer good support.

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

It is the same story at the rear. The only complaint here was the lack of under thigh support.The knee room is quite acceptable, thanks to the scooped out front seats. Other than the AMT gear unit and a revised instrument cluster, there’s no difference between the automatic and the manual versions

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review
Performance
Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

The Tiago AMT is powered by the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder 84bhp motor that powers the standard models. So the overall response from the engine remains unchanged. What has changed is the experience, thanks to the five-speed AMT box. Driving this car in city speed is a bliss. The gearbox offers smooth shifts, but in crawling speeds, there’s a bit of jerkiness. This gearbox has been programmed to shift up as quickly as possible to maximise the fuel efficiency. This might be bothersome for a few but getting used to it is the only solution. For overtaking, all you have to do is press the throttle and the gearbox will quickly drop a gear to reach the power band.

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

By default, the car runs in the ‘City’ mode. For the Tiago AMT, Tata has given a ‘Sports’ mode which can be activated by the press of a button on the gearbox unit. Here, the car feels livelier and the box holds on to the gear longer, giving better acceleration and more eagerness to go around. For spirited driving, there’s also a manual mode, where the driver gets to change the gears manually. The creep function on this car is a boon for mad Mumbai traffic. As soon as you engage the gear and lift off your feet from the brake pedal, the Tiago moves ahead. However, this feature doesn’t work as required when you’re in a slope. The car goes marginally behind before going front as there’s a delay in engagement. The ride quality of the Tiago is on the stiffer side, but not back breaking. It’s a well sorted car for city as well as for the highway runs. At triple digit speeds, the Tiago is stable and offers plenty of confidence.

Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review
Specifications
  • Tech Specs
  • Features
Make Tata
Model Tiago
Fuel Petrol
Variant Revotron XZA
Engine Capacity 1.2-litre
Max. Power (bhp@rpm) 84@6000
Max. torque (Nm@rpm) 114@3500
Gears 5 gears
Length mm 3746
Width mm 1647
Height mm 1535
Wheelbase mm 2400
Fuel Capacity (in litres) 35
Tyre size 175/65 R14
Tata Tiago Competitors
  • All Specs
Competition Specifications
Specifications Tata
Tiago
Maruti Suzuki
Celerio
Maruti Suzuki
Wagon R
Variant Revotron XZA ZXi AMT VXI+ AMT (O)
Fuel Petrol Petrol Petrol
Engine Capacity 1.2-litre 1.0-litre 1.0-litre
Max. Power (bhp) 84@6000 67@6000 67@6000
Max. torque (Nm) 114@3500 90 @ 3500 90@3500
Gears 5 5 5
Length mm 3746 3600 3636
Width mm 1647 1600 1475
Height mm 1535 1560 1670
Wheelbase mm 2400 2425 2400
Fuel Capacity (in litres) 35 35 35
Tyre size 175/65 R14 165 / 70 R14 155 / 65 R14

 

Conclusion
Tata Tiago AMT First Drive Review

Tata is asking for Rs 35,000 more for this AMT variant over the standard model and that is not bad at all. The Tiago checks all the right boxes. It offers the right styling, good space and appreciable performance. Combine all this with an AMT gearbox and life in a metro will be practical and stress free. The gearbox still has some niggles, like the jerkiness at low speeds and uphill crawling, but rest of the aspects are appreciable. Buy this car if you really want a small smart-looking automatic hatchback. The other option that can be considered here is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT, which is Rs 35,000 cheaper than the Tiago AMT.

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Loknath Das July 14, 2017
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