Tata Tiago, NRG Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated (Mar 22, 2025) : Tata Motors introduced the 2025 version of the Tiago and updated the prices of the Tiago petrol variants. This article includes the latest prices, variant-wise feature distribution and buying recommendations for the Tiago petrol.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Tata Tiago Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Tata Tiago petrol are:

• Unlike most other Tata cars, the Tiago has an outstanding feature distribution offering must-have features in lower variants and good-to-have features in higher trims; just like Hyundai Nios
• Unlike most other Tata cars, the Tiago has a simple variant lineup making it easy for buyers to pick a suitable option
• Feature and style updates of the 2025 model make it quite appealing once again
• Good number of features in top model such as: cruise control, large touchscreen, auto AC, auto LED headlamps, auto wipers and TPMS
• The only petrol hatchback in its segment with a 4-star GNCAP crash test rating; no longer applicable as BNCAP/GNCAP rating process has changed significantly since the Tiago was tested back in January 2020
• Satisfactory ground clearance of 170mm for a hatchback and an option of SUV-like clearance of 181mm with the NRG
• For a normal petrol engine, the peak torque comes at a fairly low 3300rpm, which should help with drivability in the city

The Tata Tiago petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• 3-cylinder engine is not as refined as the 4-cylinder engine of the Hyundai Nios and Maruti Ignis
• No option of 6 airbags in any variant; it’s really a shame now that Maruti are offering 6 airbags as standard with even their cheapest car, the Alto
• Missing features like front centre armrest and rear AC vents
• The base variant is too basic even for buyers on a tight budget and misses out on several must-have features
• Base model only gets 13-inch wheels with skinny 155-section tyres
• Automatic transmission is not available with the XZ Plus top model

What Is The Price Of Tata Tiago Petrol Variants?

The Tata Tiago petrol gets a manual and an automatic transmission. The petrol-manual range starts at Rs. 5.0 lakh and goes up to Rs. 7.30 lakh. The petrol-automatic variants cost between Rs. 6.30 lakh and Rs. 7.75 lakh. Among these variants, there is also a Tiago NRG variant, which is a beefed up version of the Tiago. The Tiago NRG gets all around cladding for a rugged look and a higher ground clearance.

Tata Tiago Petrol XE - Base Model Standard Features

The base model of the Tata Tiago petrol costs Rs. 5.0 lakh and it’s only available with a petrol-manual powertrain. It gets some notable features like:

The base model of Tiago doesn’t get several must-have features like:

• Day/night internal mirror
• Music system
• Wheel covers
• Power mirrors
• Power windows
• Remote central locking
• Body-coloured door handles

Because of these critical missing features, we won’t recommend buying this variant even to budget buyers despite having an attractive ex-showroom price.

Tata Tiago Petrol XE vs XM Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Tiago XM petrol costs Rs. 5.70 lakh, which is Rs. 70,000 more than the XE. The XM variant of the Tiago petrol also gets a manual transmission only.

For the additional price, this variant adds the following features:

In the Tiago XM variant, you may miss the following features:

• TPMS
• Steering-mounted controls
• Body-coloured door handles
• Hill start assist

The XM variant seems to get mostly must-have features and it’s not too overpriced either. While it only justifies about 70% of the incremental cost with the additional features, since it’s 70% of only Rs. 70,000, the compromise in value is only about Rs. 20,000.

However, this variant is still not recommended. Not because there’s anything wrong with it but because the higher XT variant further adds more must-have features while offering superior value for money.

Tata Tiago Petrol XM vs XT Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Tiago XT petrol variant costs Rs. 6.30 lakh, which is Rs. 60,000 more than the XM petrol-manual. For an additional Rs. 55,000, you can also get the Tiago XT petrol with the AMT automatic transmission and it has an ex-showroom price of Rs. 6.85 lakh.

The XT variant adds the following features:

In the Tiago XT petrol variant, you may miss the following features:

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• LED headlamps & DRLs
• TPMS
• Front fog lamps

The XT variant mostly adds must-have functional features along with a sprinkling of good-to-have features to improve the overall ownership experience. If you don’t care much about the good-to-have features, then the XT will meet your needs quite well. The XT variant of the Tiago and the Tiago 2025, in general, has an amazing feature distribution, which is something we can’t say about most Tata cars.

Tata Tiago Petrol XT vs XZ Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Tiago XZ variant costs Rs. 6.90 lakh, which is Rs. 60,000 more than the lower XT trim and it also gets manual as well as automatic transmission options.

The XZ variant adds the following features:

In the XZ variant, you may miss the following features:

• Cruise control
• Rear washer wiper
• TPMS
• Front fog lamps
• Premium roof liner
• Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop
• Front armrest
• Rear AC vents

The XZ variant adds a nice mix of good-to-have and must-have features and better justifies the incremental cost over the base variant with all of its additional features. For its balanced feature set and value for money, this is our top recommendation for Taigo petrol buyers.

Tata Tiago Petrol XZ NRG vs XZ Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Tiago XZ NRG costs Rs. 7.20 lakh with the manual and Rs. 7.75 lakh with the automatic transmission. This variant is Rs. 30,000 more than the XZ variant.

The XZ Plus variant adds the following notable features:

In the Tiago NRG variant, you may miss the following features:

• Cruise control
• Rear washer wiper
• TPMS
• Front fog lamps
• Premium roof liner
• Front armrest
• Rear AC vents

The Tiago NRG variant adequately justifies the price gap over the lower trims with its additional features and higher ground clearance. If you see the need for a car with SUV-like ground clearance, then the NRG is the only variant for you. With this car, you are not paying any premium that buyers have to pay for SUV body style while still getting the most important benefit of the SUV — higher ground clearance.

Tata Tiago Petrol XZ vs XZ Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Tiago XZ Plus costs Rs. 7.30 lakh with the manual transmission. This variant is Rs. 40,000 more than the XZ petrol-manual.

The XZ Plus variant adds the following notable features:

Even in the top model of the TIago petrol, you may miss the following features:

• Rear AC vents
• Front armrest
• Automatic transmission
• Front side thorax and curtain airbags

Besides these features, the Tiago petrol top model is suitably loaded. On the value front, because of its expensive but good-to-have features like machined alloy wheels, it manages to offer 11% better value for money with all the additional features over the base model. However, the lack of automatic transmission leaves it out of consideration for some buyers.

Which Variant Of The Tata Tiago Petrol Should You Buy?

The buying recommendation for Tiago petrol-manual buyers is fairly straightforward. The base model is not recommended as it doesn’t get several must-have features. The XM variant adds a few must-have features but it doesn’t offer a good value for money. So, even budget buyers should consider accommodating at least the XT variant. If you want a more balanced ownership experience, then the XZ is our top recommendation. Considering that the USP of the NRG variant is its ground clearance, it’s the only option for buyers who want this feature but don’t want to pay a high premium for SUV body style cars like Punch, Exter, etc. Lastly, the XZ Plus variant offers good value for money because of the addition of alloy wheels. If you find the features of this variant important, then you can buy it with the knowledge that you’re getting good value fo money.

For the Tiago automatic buyers also, the burying recommendation is the same as that for the manual. XT is suitable for buyers who don’t want to spend on good-to-have features. XZ is our top recommendation for offering a balanced set of features. And NRG is for those who want a higher ground clearance. Unfortunately, the Tiago top model, XZ Plus, is not available with the automatic transmission.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Tata Tiago Petrol?

The Tiago has a 3-cylinder normal petrol engine which makes 86PS of power and 113Nm of torque. While its torque peaks compared to the normal petrol engine of its rivals, it’s worth noting that some of its rivals like Nios and Ignis, offer a 4-cylinder engine, which is smoother. After the generation update, even the Swift gets a 3-cylinder but it makes up for that shortcoming with an insane mileage figure of ~25-26kmpl while other cars hover around 20kmpl.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Tata Tiago?

The Tiago offers a good middle ground in terms of dimensions as it's larger than the Ignis but a fair bit shorter than the Swift. The Tiago’s ground clearance is also somewhere in the middle for the segment at 168mm. So it’s better than the Nios and Swift, but less than that of the Ignis. If you want better ground clearance, then you can also pick the Tiago NRG, which technically offers the best-in-class ground clearance of 177mm after Ignis.

Another notable spec here is the Tiago’s base trim’s wheel size. It now offers 13-inch wheels with skinny 155-section tyres. When even the Kwid offers 14-inch wheels with 165-section tyres, we expect the Tiago to at least match the Kwid in that aspect even with their XE base model.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Tata Tiago Petrol?

The 2025 Tiago petrol is available in the following 6 monotone colours:

• White
• Dark blue
• Brown
• Light blue
• Grey
• Blue

The Tiago NRG is available in the following 4 dual-tone colours:

• White with black roof

• Grey with black roof
• Beige with black roof
• Brown with black roof

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