KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tata Tiago price starts at Rs. 5.65 lakhs
- Scores a commendable 4-star GNCAP safety rating
- Rivals Maruti Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, and other compact cars
The Tata Tiago hatchback is one of the safest in its segment with a 4-star rating from GNCAP. This is even after it offers just a dual airbag set-up across its entire variant hierarchy. But is it just that? A compact car that's safe and gets you from point A to point B? Well, looking at the features list available at this price point, you will be forced to rethink all about it. Let's look at the key features that make the in-cabin experience of the Tiago, a breeze. But before that, don't forget to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. 8-Inch Infotainment Touchscreen By Harman
XT Onwards- Rs. 6.4 lakhs
The Tata Tiago, for its class, offers a really ups the game with its 7-inch infotainment screen by Harman. Available from the XT RP trim onwards, its also gets a premium 4 speaker+ 4 tweeter set-up that enriches the sound experience even further. Notably, the XT NRG comes with a smaller infotainment screen.
Competition Check- Both the Grand i10 NIOS and the Maruti Swift come with a bigger touchscreen, with 8 and 9 inches in size respectively.
2. Fully Automatic Climate Control
XZO+ Onwards- Rs. 7.00 lakhs
The Tata Tiago comes with fully automatic climate control from its XZO variant onwards making the in-cabin experience even more accommodating and convenient. However, the lower models offer a basic manual aircon unit.
Competition Check- Maruti Swift offers this feature from its ZXi trim onwards whereas the Grand i10 NIOS gets it from the Sportz model onwards.
3. Rain Sensing Wipers
XZO+ Onwards- Rs. 7.00 lakhs
Again equipped with the XZO+ trim, the Tata Tiago comes with the convenience of automatic rain-sensing wipers that detect the drizzle and automatically turn on the wiper bladed. This feature on the affordable small hatchback makes it a really interesting pick to opt for.
Competition Check- None of its rivals offer rain-sensing wipers, but comes with a rear wiper with a washer, just like Tiago, in their higher variants.
4. TPMS
XZO+ Onwards- Rs. 7.00 lakhs
The Tata Tiago comes with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System that is a big plus to the safety suite, helping avoid unfortunate circumstances on the roads. Interestingly, the Tiago gets a solid 4-star GNCAP rating, even with just 2 airbags across as standard across its variants.
Competition Check- While the Swift does not offer a TPMS, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS comes with a TPMS from its Magna variant onwards.
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5. Automatic Headlamps
XZO+ Onwards- Rs. 7.00 lakhs
Another daily-use essential add-on with the Tata Tiago is the automatic headlamps with follow-me-home home functionality. When the road ahead gets dark, the sensors detect the fading light and illuminate the headlamps automatically for better visibility on the roads.
Competition Check- Maruti Swift gets auto headlamps from its ZXi trim onwards and the Grand i10 NIOS offers it from the Sportz trim onwards.
Verdict
This entry level hatch from Tata is a surprise package, balancing safety and the tech on-board very effectively. While it is a robust and tech laden option, there are some things that holds it back as well like the 3-cylinder engine's NVH levels. Adjust that, and this would be a leading choice of many buyers that want a safer small car.
