Since, the day of launch, Tata Tigor had been a game-changer in the compact sedan market as robust well-engineered vehicles from Tata Motors had ensured that Tigor stood out as the most stylish, feature-rich, and value-for-money option in its category.
Product has continued to evolve with every passing year in order to provide well-rounded car offering options for potential first-time buyers along with upgrading tastes from smaller hatchbacks.
The Tata Tigor, in 2024, boasts all the incumbent features of today, with advanced safety technology and a refined design with an affordable package to the premium feel.
This essay attempts to draw a rough sketch of the key highlights of the Tata Tigor that includes designing, performance, safety, and market positioning and the technology involved.
Design: Bold and Stylish with a Premium Touch
Tata has been long overdue with much-needed importance to design with the Tigor, and it is one of the most fashionable compact sedans in the market. Simple lines were reflected through Tata’s Impact 2.0 design philosophy in the bold stance of the Tigor.
At the front, Tigor sports a nice, sleek grille in a chrome finish that really integrates well with the sharp projector headlamps.
Headlamps featuring LED DRLs give Tigor such a bold presence on the road. The front bumper is designed with a proper muscular and aggressive look to house stylish fog lamps for improving visibility during adverse weather conditions.
From the side, the Tigor boasts a distinctively coupe-like roofline which otherwise distinguishes it from the rest of the sedans in its class.
The 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels that are available in higher variants add a sportive flavor to the car, while fine body lines running along the side create an appearance of moving even in stationary condition.
Even the rear of the Tigor looks as stylish with wrap-around tail lamps and a chrome strip running across the boot.
The boomerang-shaped rear spoiler with a high-mounted stop lamp adds a bit more aesthetic appeal to the car, while improving the aerodynamics and thus saving even more fuel at the same time.
For the 2024 Tata Tigor, the color choices that come on the table include Arizona Blue, Opal White, Daytona Grey, and Deep Red amongst many others.
This, therefore, gives the buyer a wide variety of shades to pick the one that tries to represent their personality.
Interior: Adequate, Comfortable, and Technologically Advanced
Tata Tigor tries to give a premium feel as much space and comfort it provides. For a compact sedan, not bad at all that enough can be found inside to comfortably seat five people. Materials used in the cabin are of good quality enough to make the cabin seem upscale despite the affordability of the car itself.
For a sleek feel, this dashboard shows friendly use. All on this dashboard is put to be the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to make easy integration with your smartphone.
There is also an 8-speaker Harman sound system for an immersive audio experience; indeed, the world of sound is somewhat uncommon in the class.
The Juke’s steering wheel is multi-function with higher variants offering controls for audio, telephone call and cruise. The semi-digital cluster of the NISMO adds to a very clean layout for some of the key bits of information regarding fuel efficiency, distance to empty as well as details from the trip.
It’s also not forgotten comfort-cushioned seats with good back and thigh support.
There’s a perfect driving position for all drivers, since the driver’s seat is height adjustable, as well as the steering wheel being tilt adjustable. Rear seat space is generous for legroom and headroom for long journeys.
The Tigor has sufficient stowage space-behind the door bottle holders, a rather roomy glovebox, and a center armrest that houses a decent storage.
419 liters is more than enough for long weekend getaways or grocery shopping, so it makes the Tigor very practical for any family always on the move.
Engine and Performance: Effective and Refinement
Tata Tigor draws its power from a 1.2-litre, three-pot Revotron petrol mill, churning out 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. It’s all performance and fuel efficiency which makes it apt for regular city driving as well as an odd highway dash on the weekend.
The Tigor can come with two transmission options; one is a 5-speed manual and the other is 5-speed AMT, or Automated Manual Transmission. The manual shall be apt for those who enjoy driving and wish to experience the underlying dynamics of a car, while the AMT will be an automatic without losing one’s mileage.
One of the strong points of this engine is refinement: minimum vibrations and noise inside the cabin.
The good power delivery pattern makes it good enough for city traffic, and with sufficient torque at lower RPMs, it passes people easily. It remains confident and stable on highways, with an extra confident ride even at high speeds.
One of the biggest positives for the Tigor comes in the form of mileage.
The petrol variant gives a mileage of 19.60 km/l based on ARAI standards and boasts one of the most fuel-efficient sedans in its class. For people who want to chop even more pennies off the fuel cost, Tata is offering it with the CNG variant that will give an mileage of about around 26.49 km/kg.
Suspension-wise, the Tigor is mostly an independent MacPherson strut at the front and semi-independent at the rear, leaving no room for any surprise undulations the vehicle might pass through over particularly nasty city roads. In this aspect, well-tuned suspension easily absorbs most of the road imperfections and offers enhanced ride quality.
Safety: A Segment Leader in Safety Features
Suspension-wise, the Tigor is mostly an independent MacPherson strut at the front and semi-independent at the rear, leaving no room for any surprise undulations the vehicle might pass through over particularly nasty city roads.
In this aspect, well-tuned suspension easily absorbs most of the road imperfections and offers enhanced ride quality.
Tata has, from time immemorial, ensured absolute safety in each product, and the Tata Tigor is no exception. According to Global NCAP, this car has a 4-star safety rating as one of the safest cars in this class.
This stands testimony to the commitment of Tata group towards producing products robust and indeed crash-tested to ensure that the passengers are always safe.
All the Tigor versions are in the standard variant of dual front airbags, but more prominent versions are facilitated with ABS having an EBD to prevent the locking up of wheels during their proper braking to enhance control and stability.
Another safety feature is Corner Stability Control or CSC, whereby the car will not lose stability, even at higher speeds, while taking corners. Such a feature can be of great help in winding roads or during any sudden evasive maneuver.
Additionally, the rear parking sensors are an inescapable part of the Tigor, while the higher versions have been equipped with a reverse camera for making tighter parking spaces safer and easier.
Other safety features include speed sensing auto door locks, seat-belt reminders for all passengers, and a high-speed alert that would alert drivers when they have exceeded the limit.
Technology: High-Tech Equipment for a Futuristic Road-Faring Experience
Tata has endowered the Tigor with a bouquet of advanced technologies that may offer solutions to serve up to an elevated driving experience and comfort for passengers.
For example, there’s the responsive 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that seamlessly integrates your smartphone according to the parameters of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Voice commands can also be used to control the system; thus drivers can keep their hands on the wheel while using it.
Best sound system in the segment comes from Harman-sourced 8 speakers, and delivers crisp, clear audio, The audio plays music or hands-free calls either, at pristine quality.
Other tech features of Tigor include completely automatic climate control, so that you want to enjoy your cabin temperature irrespective of whatever is going outside. Adding to the convenience factor are power windows for all four doors and electrically adjustable ORVMs, or Outside Rear View Mirrors.
Market Positioning and Competitors
A safety-conscious compact sedan at an affordable price for a first-time buyer or a young professional or a small family, the Tata Tigor starts between INR 6 lakh to INR 8 lakh (ex-showroom), and yes, it is here to offer good value in terms of money spent with features and the safety it brings.
Now, Tigor becomes the company’s third compact sedan, but it fights even harder against the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, and Hyundai Aura. What sets it apart in all those cars is that the Tigor is marked by striking design, extraordinary safety features and premium features in an affordable price tag.
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