Tata Tiago iCNG First Drive: First Impressions & Test Figures

Today car owners are faced with Choice as one of their biggest obstacles. Which brand to choose? What Engine? What transmission? Should I buy an electric? And amongst all these voices inside said buyers head, there's a whisper that's getting louder as fuel prices increase - CNG. The switch to CNG is an easy one, doesn't warrant too heavy an upfront budget increase over a petrol powered car (unlike EVs) and the technology is proven and the infrastructure's ready. But we'll be honest, we’re a bit skeptical. We also have very little experience with CNG cars too. Hearsay says that they’re Affordable? Economical? Green? Or, and I know we’re not alone on this thought, does the C in CNG just stand for a compromise? Time to get some answers with the first drive of Tata’s Tiago iCNG. A car they claim will change our perspective on CNG. The Tiago iCNG XZ+ is priced at Rs 7.52 lakh. It makes 86PS on petrol and 73PS on CNG. Torque figures are 113Nm on petrol and 95Nm from CNG. It’s claimed to return 26.49km/kg in terms of mileage. Tata Tiago: https://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Tata/tiago