Tata Tigor 2017-2020

Tata has now launched the AMT gearbox in the XM and the flagship XZ+ variants. The Tigor XMA is priced at Rs 6.39 lakh whereas the Tigor XZA+ costs Rs 7.24 Lakh (both, ex-showroom Delhi). These prices are set at a premium of Rs 44,000 over their manual transmission counterparts. The previously available XZA variant, however, has been discontinued. Tata’s Tigor will also get a facelift soon and this time it might not be limited to cosmetic updates only. In the spy shots, the front grille was missing and the Tigor facelift was wearing rudimentary headlights. This could hint that the carmaker might redesign the front end of the Tigor with elements from the Altroz to keep it in line with the Impact 2.0 design. The side and the rear are likely to remain the same as the current car.

The Tigor gets a BS4-compliant 1.2-litre petrol and 1.05-litre diesel motor currently. While the petrol motor will be updated to comply with BS6 norms, the diesel will face the axe. The high costs of upgrading the diesel engines for BS6 emission norms will subsequently drive up the cost of the Tigor. The Tigor facelift is expected to hit roads before the end of this year or at the 2020 Auto Expo. It is likely to cost more than the current car which retails from Rs 5.48 lakh to Rs 7.64 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Variants: Tata Tigor variants include the XE, XM, XZ, XZ+ and finally, the JTP. Notably, the AMT is available in a single variant called the XZA. The XE variant is best avoided as it gets nothing more than the absolute essentials. You don’t get power windows, wheel covers or even central locking. Move up to the XM, and there’s some value here with bigger 14-inch tyres and an integrated music system with four speakers. Then there’s the XZ that ticks most boxes. You get body-coloured wing mirrors, some chrome on the grille and the door handles, steering-mounted audio controls, front fog lamps, and finally, ABS! With the automatic, you get all that’s available in the XZ and a few extra goodies in the form of projector headlamps, two tweeters, and alloy wheels. Step up to the fully-loaded XZ+ variant and you get projector headlamps, automatic climate control, an 8-speaker music system and faux leather upholstery.