Tata Tigor

The Tigor is Tata Motors’ sub-4 metre sedan, mainly known for its 4-star safety rating from Global NCAP. It shares its platform with the Tiago hatchback and should be in your consideration if you’re eyeing a decently spacious sub-4-metre sedan with a practical CNG option. 

The Tata Tigor first went on sale in 2017 and got a mid-life update in 2020 during its BS6 update. In 2025, Tata Motors made minor changes to keep up with the times. Despite its age, I would say the Tata Tigor has aged gracefully and doesn’t look dated in front of modern rivals. 

Its fascia features a sleek grille with contrasting silver-coloured elements for a sharp look. The addition of LED projector headlights gives it a modern look. Lower down, the bumper gets plenty of cuts and creases and comes with halogen fog lamps as well as LED DRLs.

The side profile hasn’t seen many changes ever since the Tigor’s launch. We feel the integration of the boot has been done in a clean manner and doesn’t look like an extra addition to a hatchback. Also, the 15-inch dual-tone alloys give it a purposeful stance, and splashes of chrome give it some bling. 

At the rear, the Tigor gets LED tail lamps with clear lenses, giving it a unique look. There is a thick chrome strip connecting the tail lamps that round off the overall design.

You can buy the Tata Tigor in five colour options: Supernova Copper, Meteor Bronze, Arizona Blue, Daytona Grey and Pristine White. I personally would recommend the Supernova Copper and Arizona Blue for their rich finish. 

There’s no getting away from the fact that the Tata Tigor is getting old when you step inside the cabin. Yes, the recent MY2025 update saw the addition of the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (largest in its segment) and a 2-spoke steering wheel with the illuminated logo. But these two elements don’t really help with the fact that the Tigor requires an update.

The dashboard is predominantly finished in hard plastics, which are of good quality. While fit and finish are consistent for most of the parts, some areas lower down in the dashboard could’ve been better. That said, the brown and beige colour scheme does give the interior a unique vibe. 

As for space, the Tata Tigor can fit four occupants in decent comfort. Two six-footers can manage to sit back to back, but anyone taller than that and legroom will be a tad tight. Also, the rear seat is best for two occupants and a kid, considering the cabin’s width is on the narrower side.

Features

The Tata Tigor checks most of the boxes in this department. Highlights include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, a crisp-sounding 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, cruise control, keyless entry with push button start and auto-folding ORVMs.

While it would satisfy most users, rivals offer a tad more niceties in the form of a wireless phone charger and a sunroof.

The Tata Tigor secured a 4-star safety rating from Global NCAP back in 2021.

It comes with safety features such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). 

While it’s a decent amount of kit, rivals have set the bar high with six airbags as standard and even a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The Tata Tigor offers a boot space of 419 litres, which is one of the largest in its segment. It can comfortably accommodate one small and one medium-sized suitcase with enough space for some soft bags.

Notably, if you opt for the CNG variants, you don’t have to compromise much on boot space, courtesy of Tata’s twin-cylinder CNG tech.

The Tata Tigor is offered with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, paired with an optional CNG kit. You can check out the detailed specifications here: 

The Tata Tigor offers satisfactory performance for most users in town. It’s a car that will take you from point A to point B in decent comfort. But if you want something with more spirited performance, then the Tigor might not be for you. Highway performance is average, and you might need to work the engine hard to execute an overtake or climb up slopes, especially with a full load. 

But one unique aspect the Tigor offers is the availability of CNG with the AMT option. This blends lower running costs with convenience.

The Tata Tigor is available in 5 variants: XM, XT, XZ, XZ+ and XZ+ Lux.

Tata Tigor XM

• Simple exterior with halogen headlights, black door handles and ORVMs, 14-inch steel wheels and LED tail lights.

• Basic cabin with a dual-tone brown and light grey dashboard theme, fabric seat upholstery and illuminated logo in the steering wheel.

• Features include manual AC, manual ORVMs, tilt steering adjust, front adjustable headrests and front power windows.

• There is no infotainment touchscreen or sound system. Only a semi-digital display for the driver.

• Safety kit includes dual airbags, ISOFIX mounts, inside rear-view mirror (not day/night), ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminders.

Tata Tigor XT

• Entry-level automatic variant for the petrol engine.

• Better styling with an antenna, and dual-tone wheel covers for the 14-inch wheels. Also gets follow-me-home function for the headlights.

• Better adjustments with a height adjustable driver seat.

• New features include central locking, all four power windows, steering mounted controls, and a USB port. 

• Gets a 3.5-inch non-touch screen based infotainment system with a microphone and 4-speakers, but no Bluetooth or Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity. 

• Better safety with manual day/night IRVM and a rear defogger.

Tata Tigor XZ

• Entry-level automatic variant for CNG.

• Feels more stylish with LED headlights, LED DRLs, body coloured door handles, black tape on B-pillar for some contrast, piano black ORVMs with turn indicators, and dual-tone wheel covers for bigger 15-inch wheels.

• Improved comfort with features like a front and rear central armrest (with cupholder), one touch up/down for the driver window and electrically adjustable ORVMs. 

• Gets a proper 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity. Also has video/image playback and a 6-speaker sound system.

• Safety kit additions include electronic stability program (ESP) and hill hold control. 

Tata Tigor XZ+

• Front fog lights, shark fin antenna and chrome-finished door handles are the only changes to the exterior. 

• Leatherette wrapped steering wheel, vanity mirror, cooled glovebox and magazine pockets add richness and convenience inside.

• Adds comfort features like automatic headlights, auto AC, auto-folding ORVMs, cruise control (petrol only), type-C charging port, push button start/stop and rain-sensing wipers.

• Bigger 10.25-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and 8-speaker sound system improve the entertainment package.

• A reversing parking camera is added to the safety package for aiding in parking.

Tata Tigor XZ+ Lux

• Only available with a manual transmission.

• 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels improve the styling on the outside.

• Feature additions include Type-A and Type-C charging ports for the rear passengers and a 360-degree camera.

• Tyre pressure monitoring system is the only addition in the safety kit. 

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• If you just want a basic car for the city, don’t need any fancy features and don’t wish to put aftermarket accessories on your vehicle, then the XT variant is a good option. It covers all basics and has a basic sound system too.

• The mid-spec XZ variant is the most value-for-money variant in the lineup. It adds important modern-day features, has better styling and critical electronic safety features too, making it a balanced no-compromise package. It also gets the automatic (AMT) option for the CNG powertrain for people who want convenience and low running costs.

• The XZ+ and XZ+ Lux can be picked if you want a more premium experience.