As it is already seen that the automotive sector is in a plan to say goodbye to the petrol and diesel engines as India is in a plan to make a shift towards electric mobility or a green future. Considering this fact the car manufacturers have started with the production of electric vehicles and along with this, the carmakers are also planning to introduce CNG versions of the cars. Tata has already launched Nexon and Tigor EV in India and is planning to enter this market as well with the launch of the Tata Tiago CNG.
Due to the shortage of semiconductor chips, the company faced a delay with the production of cars. However, this shortage also resulted in late deliveries of Tata cars. There was a rumour floating on the web that Tata will launch Tiago CNG by January 2022. The brand however did confirm that a few of the models in the lineup will be available with factory-fitted CNG kits soon.
Tata Tiago is the most affordable hatchback in Tata's line-up that is available with a petrol engine. However, the company is also planning to launch a CNG version to make it more pocket friendly. The CNG variant has been recently spotted without any wraps and the car looks the same as before. The car spotted was red in colour and seems to be the mid variant. To identify it as a CNG variant, the company has placed CNG stickers on the rear and front windscreens.
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There is a possibility that the upcoming Tiago will come equipped with a new alloy wheel design otherwise the car will remain the same. It has also been said that the company is planning to launch this Tiago CNG at a similar price tag to that of the petrol variant. The company has so far not revealed which models it will choose to launch in the CNG version, however, considering the small hatchbacks with similar specifications like Tiago, Altroz, and Tigor are expected to come in CNG versions.
Shailesh Chandra, President of the Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle section said, "Currently, we have a comprehensive PV portfolio with ICE and EV options for customers to choose from. Our customers also have the option to get the CNG kits fitted at the dealerships. In FY22, our customers will also get a factory-fitted CNG option for some of our models.
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Though these CNG cars are not that powerful as compared to the petrol and diesel ones but are very fuel-efficient. Tata Tiago CNG is expected to run 30 km/kg and will be available with a five-speed manual gearbox. Tata Tiago is already a compact hatchback that is considered as the best family car and after coming up with a CNG version, Tata will again grab all the attention.
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