Tata Motors is planning to expand its existing product portfolio with a range of new models in coming years. Besides this, the home-grown carmaker will also update its existing products including the Altroz premium hatchback and Harrier SUV. Both models will soon receive a new turbocharged petrol engine.
Recently, a test mule of the Tata Tiago with turbo-petrol was spotted testing by Bosh engineers in Bangalore. That means, the entry-level hatchback will also be a recipient of the new, more powerful petrol engine.
While the engine details of the Tata Tiago turbo petrol are still under the wraps, it might be offered with the 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline motor. The new engine could be tuned for generating power worth 99bhp against 141Nm of torque. The spotted prototype was equipped with a manual gearbox. At present, the Tiago comes with the BS6-compliant 1.2L, 3-cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol engine pushing out power worth 86bhp and 113Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and an AMT unit. Read – Tata Gravitas, Harrier Petrol Getting Ready For Launch
Visually, the Tata Tiago turbo petrol model looks similar to the hatchback’s facelifted version that was introduced early this year. Upfront, the hatchback received a new grille, revised bumper and air dam and slimmer headlamps underlined by Tata’s signature ‘Humanity Line’ in chrome. The fog lamp assembly has also been revised and positioned further up in the bumper. With a raised bonnet, the updated Tiago meet the new pedestrian safety norms. Other key changes include newly-designed rear bumper and taillamp inserts.
Features such as a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, a Harman audio system, drive modes, automatic climate control, electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors and 15-inch alloys are reserved for the top-spec trim. The standard safety kit includes dual airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors.
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