Tata Tigor

• Despite being an older model in the segment, the Tigor still looks fresh due to occasional updates by Tata.

• In its latest update, it got LED headlamps and a shark fin antenna as part of cosmetic upgrades.

• Its fresh look is maintained by the stylish alloy wheels and the chrome inserts on the grille.

• From the sides the Tigor looks like just another subcompact sedan and there is nothing that stands out apart from the 15-inch alloy wheels.

• Lower variants get 15-inch styled wheels, and 14-inch steel wheels.

• At the back, it has a rather simple look and gets LED tail lights, a boot lip spoiler, and a slim bumper.

• Tata offers the Tigor in 5 monotone shades: Supernova Copper, Meteor Bronze, Arizona Blue, Pristine White, and Daytona Grey.

Design

• The cabin of the Tigor got an update this year which now features a slightly revamped dashboard with a larger touchscreen.

• Cabin theme remains the same as before with a white and brown colour scheme.

• The main change inside is Tata’s new two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo that adds a modern touch to this cabin.

• Other materials like the upholstery, chrome inserts, and gloss black inserts remain unchanged.

Driving Position

• While manual height adjustment is available from the XT variant onwards, finding your ideal driving position takes some time due to the absence of telescopic steering adjustment.

• The seat provides decent support and its cushioning is neither too soft nor too hard, which makes it ideal for both short and long journeys.

• Both driver and the front passenger get individual armrests which adds to the comfort.

• Due to the wide windshield and the sloping bonnet, you get a good visibility of the road.

Passenger Comfort

• Tigor’s rear seats have good space for two passengers but taller people will struggle for some headroom.

• Legroom, kneeroom, and underthigh support is sufficient for the size of this sedan.

• Fitting three people in the back will be a stretch as the middle passenger will have to constantly adjust to keep a comfortable position.

Storage Options

• Tigor gets bottle holders in all four doors, two cupholders in the front, a decent sized glovebox, and a tray ahead of the gear lever for your phone or wallet.

• Rear passengers get seat back pockets and two cupholders in the centre armrest.

Features

• The main feature highlight from the model year update is the 10.25-inch touchscreen seen in other Tata models.

• It has good-looking graphics, larger icons, and an easy to use interface, but this screen is prone to occasional lags and glitches.

• This screen supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and is paired with an 8-speaker sound system for a clear and crisp audio quality.

• Tata has also offered a semi-digital instrument cluster, which displays drive information in a neat and clean manner.

• Another major feature addition that came with this update is a 360-degree camera setup, which has a clear feed and you can switch between 2D and 3D views.

• Other features include automatic climate control, cruise control, electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold, and push button start/stop.

• Standard safety features of the Tigor consist of dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

• Higher variants get a rear parking camera, electronic stability program (ESP), hill hold control, front fog lamps, and rain sensing wipers.

• Top-spec variants get a tyre pressure monitoring system along with a 360-degree camera.

• The Tigor also has a 4-star crash test rating from Global NCAP.

• It gets a boot loading capacity of 419-litres which is more than enough to keep the luggage of your entire family.

• You’ll be able to keep an entire suitcase set here (small, medium, and large) along with one or two small soft bags.

• The CNG variants get a smaller boot space, but due to the presence of two smaller CNG tanks instead of a single big one, you can still keep two small suitcases here.

1.2-litre Petrol

• The Tata Tigor gets a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT (automated manual transmission).

• This engine can also be had with a factory-fitted CNG kit, which gets both manual and AMT options.

• This engine is not so refined as you feel occasional vibrations in the footwell.

• There is enough power in the city for quick overtakes and the acceleration is linear.

• On the highway, overtakes are considerably easy with less load.

• But when there are 3-4 passengers in the car, overtakes need some planning.

• With the manual, you get a light clutch, and the gear throws are swift.

• But if you drive in the city a lot, we’d recommend the AMT for its convenience.

• The gear shifts are slightly jerky, and it tends to stay on one gear for a longer period of time, but you’ll get used to it pretty quickly.

1.2-litre Petrol + CNG

• When driving in the city, you won’t notice much drop in power compared to the petrol.

• But on the highway overtakes will become a little more difficult and the engine will get loud under hard acceleration.

• One advantage of this CNG powertrain is that it can start on CNG, so you don’t need to switch to CNG after starting the car.

• If you travel a lot, this will be a better option since it has a high fuel efficiency, and Tata offers it with the convenience of an AMT.

• Tigor is a comfortable car on most surfaces, and especially in the city it manages to keep all passengers comfortable.

• It handles small potholes and speedbreakers well and even on deeper potholes it keeps the cabin stable.

• On the highways, it remains planted, but feels a little jumpy on undulations and flyover joints.

• However, due to the lack of insulation, you can hear tyre noise and suspension noise while driving, which can become a little annoying.

• The Tigor can be had in 5 variants: XM, XT, XZ, XZ+, and XZ+ Lux.

• CNG is offered with all variants except for the base.

XM

• Bare bones variant with 14-inch steel wheels and blacked-our ORVMs and door handles.

• Gets a dual-tone cabin theme with fabric sears and Tata’s new two-spoke steering wheel.

• Features include manual AC, front power windows, front adjustable headrests, and tilt adjustable steering wheel.

• Safety kit comprises dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

XT

• The only major exterior upgrade is 14-inch steel wheels with styled wheel covers.

• Cabin gets a height adjustable driver seat, a day/night IRVM, and steering mounted controls.

• This variant also gets an infotainment package with a 3.5-inch infotainment system, bluetooth connectivity, and 4-speakers.

• This is the entry level CNG and entry level AMT variant.

XZ

• Gets LED headlamps, LED DRLs, 15-inch steel wheels with styled covers and body colours door handles as major exterior upgrades.

• Cabin gets a front armrest and a rear armrest with cupholders.

• Feature additions include a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and a rearview camera.

• This is the entry level CNG AMT variant.

XZ+

• This is a well equipped variant with 15-inch styled wheels, a shark fin antenna, and front fog lamps.

• The interior becomes more premium with a leatherette wrapped steering wheel and chrome inside door handles.

• It gets a better infotainment package with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an 8-speaker sound system.

• Gets additional features like auto AC, push button start/stop, auto headlamps, cruise control (petrol only), semi digital instrument cluster, and a cooled glovebox.

• Safety kit also gets an improvement with rain sensing wipers and an HD rearview camera.

XZ+ Lux

• This variant is only available with a manual transmission in both petrol and CNG variants.

• The exterior gets 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels as cosmetic upgrades.

• Major feature additions include a 360-degree camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

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• If you’re on a budget, pick the one-above-base XT variant as it covers all the basics and gives you the option of both CNG and petrol-AMT powertrains. Stretch to the XZ variant only if you want a better infotainment package or a CNG-AMT powertrain.

• If you want a better equipped variant, go for the XZ+ variant. It offers a great infotainment package along with all the necessary features and a good-looking exterior. It also has the option of an AMT variant which the top-spec XZ+ Lux does not.

Even today, after so many years of its launch, the Tata Tigor stands tall as a well-loaded offering in its segment. Its design is aging well, and its space and comfort are ideal for someone who wants a daily commuter for their family. 

If Tata can make some improvements to its safety kit, and make the cabin feel slightly more premium, it has what it takes to become the best in its segment.

Other Options To Consider

Maruti Dzire

Reasons To Consider

• Better looking design

• Best features in the segment

Reasons To Ignore

• No CNG AMT powertrain on offer

Honda Amaze

Reasons To Consider

• Only car in the segment to offer a CVT

• More premium interiors

Reasons To Ignore

• Much more expensive

• No CNG option

Hyundai Aura

Reasons To Consider

• Better looking cabin

Reasons To Ignore

• No CNG AMT option