Tata Tiago CNG Spotted Testing | V3Cars

Jul 12, 2021, 05:00 PM IST
By Mahesh Yadav
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Photos of the Tata Tiago testing with CNG kit have surfaced once again. This time, it looks like the ARAI is testing the car and it is probably getting closer to hitting the showrooms. Back in April, there were rumours of Tata investing in CNG fuel options for smaller cars and in May, we even saw the Tiago with a CNG sticker on its windshield.

The Tiago uses a 1.2L 3-cylinder normal petrol engine, which makes 86PS of power and 113Nm of torque. This engine is available with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT automatic transmission. We can expect this engine to make around 75PS of power and 95Nm of torque when running on CNG.

Tata Tiago Engine Specifications
Displacement	1.2L
Cylinder	3
Capacity	1199cc
Maximum Power	86PS @ 6000rpm
Maximum Torque	113Nm @ 3300 rpm
Torque:Weight	114 - 115.1Nm/t
Manual	5-speed
Manual FE	20.27kmpl
Automatic	5-speed AMT
Automatic FE	19.28kmpl

This engine is also available in the Tigor and Altroz. So, chances are high that these cars may also soon get a CNG option.

Tata tiago cng spotted testing

In terms of pricing, you should expect to pay around Rs. 70,000 - 80,000 more for the factory-fitted CNG kit. Aftermarket kits cost around Rs. 50,000 but don’t offer similar peace of mind as something backed with a manufacturer warranty.

The Tiago competes with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Maruti Arena WagonR, Maruti Nexa Ignis and Datsun Go. Among its rivals, the Grand i10 Nios and the WagonR are available with a factory CNG kit.

The Tiago CNG could go on sale in another couple of months along with the Tigor CNG. The Tiago is Tata’s bestseller clocking close to 7,000 units a month.

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Mahesh Yadav

At V3Cars, Mahesh turns this lens into clear and engaging reports. He uncovers telling details, evaluates cars beyond the obvious and brings fresh angles to automotive conversations so readers learn to appreciate the charm of machines that deserve more attention.

Over the years Mahesh has built a keen eye for spotting vehicles that punch above their weight. His appreciation for clever engineering, value-driven design and inventive thinking shapes how he evaluates products and helps him surface stories others miss.

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