Tata Tiago NRG vs Rivals: What Do The Prices Say?

Since its only offered in a single top-spec variant, let’s see how it fares against similarly sized hatchbacks

The Tata Tiago NRG is based on the Tiago but features added cladding and increased ground clearance for a more rugged appearance. It also gets a different front grille and dual-tone 15-inch steel wheels. It has the same interior and features list as the facelifted Tiago which includes the digitised instrument cluster and new steering wheel. Let’s see how the Tiago NRG’s prices compare to those of its rivals:

Takeaways

• Tata is offering the Tiago NRG in a single top-spec variant hence the high entry price. The manual option is nearly a lakh more expensive than the top-spec Celerio X manual. Meanwhile, the Tiago NRG automatic option is pricier than the Celero X automatic by Rs 1.18 lakh.

• The Tiago NRG is priced at a premium of upto Rs 20,000 over corresponding variants of the standard Tiago. It gets the same 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 86PS and 113Nm with the choice of a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT.

• Its direct rival is the Maruti Celerio X which is a beefier version of the regular Celerio. They’re powered by a smaller and less powerful 1-litre petrol engine that produces 69PS and 90Nm. It is also available with 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT transmission but also gets the option of a CNG variant.

• The Tiago NRG is also slightly better equipped than the Celerio X. However, Maruti is due to launch the next-gen Celerio soon which should be followed by a new Celerio X as well.

Also read: Here’s How The Production-Spec New Maruti Celerio Will Look Like

• Other similarly sized hatchbacks like the Maruti Wagon R and Hyundai Santro are also more affordable than the Tiago NRG. The Wagon R top-spec is offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 83PS and 113Nm while the Santro is powered by a 1.1-litre petrol engine making 69PS/99Nm. Both get the choice of 5-speed manual and AMT transmissions.

• The top-spec Datsun GO petrol-automatic is also more affordable than the entry-level Tiago NRG. It has a less powerful 1.2-litre petrol engine that only makes 68PS and 104Nm but it's the only in the segment to offer a CVT automatic. Power output also increases slightly to 77PS with the automatic variant instead of the 5-speed manual.

• The Ford Freestyle is another hatchback derivative that offers a more rugged exterior but it is a segment above the Tiago NRG. Its prices start from Rs 7.28 lakh which is a relatively small premium over the Tiago NRG petrol-automatic. Even though its an entry-level petrol-manual, it covers the basic feature requirements such as an infotainment system, rear view camera, and a height-adjustable driver’s seat.

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