Tata Tigor Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated (March 26, 2025): Tata Motors recently updated the prices of the Tigor petrol in January 2025. This article includes the latest prices, variant-wise feature distribution and buying recommendations for the Tigor petrol.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Tata Tigor Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Tata Tigor petrol are:

• Outstanding feature distribution along with a simple variant lineup makes it extremely easy to pick a suitable option based on budget and personal preference
• A reasonably long list of features including front and rear armrests, LED headlamps, large touchscreen with wireless connectivity, auto headlamps, auto wipers, auto AC, keyless entry and cruise control
• Option of manual as well as automatic transmission
• Largest-in-class boot space of 419L is on par with the Honda Amaze
• The only car in the segment with hydraulic struts for the boot lid; these look premium and don’t intrude into the boot cavity
• The only sub-4m sedan with a 4-star GNCAP crash test rating — No longer applicable after the Dzire earned 5-star GNCAP rating in Nov 2024

The Tata Tigor petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Missing feature like rear AC vents
• 3-cylinder petrol engine can’t match the inherent refinement of a 4-cylinder engine, which is available in the Amaze and Aura
• 6-month interval to visit service centre is too short for any car in modern times
• No diesel engine option; the Amaze and Aura, both have a diesel engine with manual as well as automatic transmission — No longer applicable as competitors don’t offer diesel engine
• Missing features like cruise control — Addressed by Tata in March 2024 update
• Missing features like LED headlights and front armrest — Addressed by Tata in Jan 2025 update
• The base variant is too basic and misses out on many must-have features — Addressed by Tata in Jan 2025 update; base model is now reasonably loaded for the asking price
• No turbo petrol engine option available — No longer applicable as Aura also lost the turbo petrol option in Jan 2023; the Tigor itself lost the JTP variant with turbo petrol engine in Jun 2020

What Is The Price Of Tata Tigor Petrol Variants?

The Tata Tigor has a starting price of Rs. 6.0 lakh for the XM and the price range stretches up to Rs. 8.50 lakh for the XZ Plus Lux petrol-manual range. The petrol-automatic powertrain is available in the XT, XZ Plus and XZ Plus Lux variants for an additional Rs. 55,000. These 3 variants cost Rs. 7.25 lakh, Rs. 7.85 and Rs. 8.45 lakh, respectively.

Tata Tigor Petrol XM - Base Model Standard Features

The base model of the Tata Tigor is only available with a petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 6.0 lakh. The XM variant gets some notable features like:

In the base variant misses out on some key features like:

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

The base model of the Tigor petrol doesn’t get several must-have features. Moreover, the higher variants offer better value for money while offering a bunch of must-have features. So, we can’t recommend the Tigor petrol base model.

Tata Tigor Petrol XM vs XT Variant - Price, Features Comparison

The Tata Tigor XT is available with manual and automatic transmission options. It costs Rs. 6.70 lakh with the petrol-manual, Rs. 7.25 lakh with the AMT automatic. The XT variant is Rs. 70,000 more expensive than the XM. For Tigor automatic buyers, this is the most affordable variant.

Over the base XM variant, it adds some extra features like:

Even in this variant, you might miss features like:

• Auto AC
• Power mirrors
• Front & rear armrests
• Tyre pressure monitoring system

The XT trim of the Tigor petrol adds a bunch of must-have features but it doesn’t justify the incremental asking price of Rs. 70,000 for them. So, we’ll suggest you skip this variant also and buy a higher variant.

Tata Tigor Petrol XT vs XZ Variant - Price, Features Comparison

The Tata Tigor XZ costs Rs. 7.30 lakh with the petrol-manual and Rs. 7.85 lakh with the petrol-automatic. These prices are exactly Rs. 60,000 more than the XM.

For the additional cost of Rs. 50,000 over the XT trim, the Tigor XZ variant adds the following notable features:

In this variant, you might miss features like:

• Auto AC
• Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop
• Tyre pressure monitoring system

The XZ variant is worth buying as it gets most of the must-have features for the asking price. However, you should buy it only if you hate one or more of the features of the higher XZ Plus variant or don’t want to stretch your budget any further. Because the higher XZ variant not only justifies the price gap over the base model completely, it also adds more must-have features that are difficult to install post purchase. Hence, the XZ Plus is our top recommendation for Tigor petrol-manual and petrol-automatic buyers.

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

The Tata Tigor XZ Plus variant costs Rs. 7.90 lakh with the petrol-manual and Rs. 8.45 lakh with the automatic. The XZ Plus is Rs. 60,000 more expensive than the Tigor XZ and the AMT automatic adds another Rs. 55,000 to the ex-showroom price. 

This variant gets the following notable additional features:

In this variant, you might miss features like:

• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Rear AC vents

The XZ Plus adds several must-have features while offering a ~100% VFM score with manual as well as automatic transmission. This variant earns our top recommendation for 2025 Tigor petrol-manual as well as automatic buyers.

Tata Tigor Petrol XZ Plus vs XZ Plus Lux Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The top-spec Tata Tigor XZ Plus Lux variant costs Rs. 8.50 lakh with the petrol-manual. The XZ Plus Lux variant is not available with the automatic transmission. The XZ Plus Lux is also Rs. 60,000 more expensive than the Tigor XZ Plus.

In the XZ Plus Lux top model of the 2025 Tata Tigor, we get the following additional features:

Even in the top variant, you may miss a feature like: 

• Rear AC vents

Besides the alloy wheels, none of the features are of low functional value. 360 camera may be a moderate value addition for some buyers but TPMS is certainly a must-have. So, even the top model is offering fantastic feature distribution reserving good-to-have. On the value for money front, the top model justifies the price gap over the base model. This variant is worth buying if you want these features. But the lower XZ Plus remains our top recommendation as the XZ Plus Lux doesn’t add enough must-have features. You can install alloy wheels later from the aftermarket or buy them later from the dealer.

Which Variant Of The Tata Tigor Petrol Should You Buy?

Unlike Tata cars of 2024 and before, the buying recommendation for the Tigor petrol is pretty straightforward. The base model is not recommended as it doesn’t get a few must-have features. Moreover, Tata are adding mostly must-have features in XT, XZ and XZ Plus variants. So, you can pick either of these and you won’t be paying for good-to-have features just to have a few must-have features.

However, because of the poor value for money score, we wont recommend the upgrade to XT either. The upgrade to XZ is only Rs. 60,000 and it will offer far superior value for money.

But, if you can stretch just a bit more, the XZ Plus, which costs another Rs. 60,000 is our top recommendation. It offers most of the must-have features we expect from a car at this price point while completely justifying the price gap over the base model with additional features.

From there, the top model is worth buying from a value perspective but it doesn’t add enough must-have features to warrant an upgrade.

The recommendations for TIgor petrol-automatic buyers is also the same. XT is not recommended, XZ is worth buying but XZ Plus is an easy recommendation.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Tata Tigor Petrol?

Just like most of its rivals, the Tigor petrol also gets a 1.2L normal petrol engine, which makes 86PS of power and 113Nm of peak torque. This engine is available with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT automatic transmission. With the manual, it promises to deliver a mileage of 19.93kmpl and 19.28kmpl with the automatic. All of these specs are on par with most of its rivals. Only the Aura and Dzire manage to beat the Tigor petrol’s mileage figures. Meanwhile, the Amaze beats the Tigor on the power and torque figures.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Tata Tigor?

The Tata Tigor is the narrowest car in its segment but also the tallest. It has the largest boot space in the segment, which is on par with the Amaze and offers a good 170mm ground clearance.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Tata Tigor?

The 2025 Tigor is available in the following 5 monotone exterior colour options:

• Red
• Brown
• Dark blue
• White
• Grey

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