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Tata Tiago facelift 2020 EV 19.2 kWh (61 Hp)
Overall Rating
Tata Tiago:
The Tata Tiago is a 5-door hatchback city car made by Tata Motors in India since 2016.
Codenamed the "Kite" during development, the Tiago was previously announced as the Tata Zica, with "Zica" short for "zippy car", but it was changed because the launch of the car coincided with the outbreak of Zika virus. Tiago, a common Portuguese masculine name, was simultaneously picked from suggestions solicited online and from brand naming company Appella's fully validated shortlist of names, who were commissioned by Tata Motors to find an alternative name in February 2016....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2020 Overview:
Tata Tiago (facelift 2020). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
EV 19.2 kWh (61 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This entry-level EV variant provides smooth, instant torque suitable for urban environments, but its 61 Hp limits spirited driving and highway performance.
Fuel Economy
Offers very low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, ideal for short daily commutes with a practical range.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong 4-star Global NCAP safety rating
- • Excellent value for money and feature-rich package
- • Refreshed design and improved interior quality post-facelift
- • Availability of both petrol and electric powertrain options
Cons:
- • 3-cylinder Revotron engine can be noisy and lacks refinement at high RPMs
- • AMT gearbox can exhibit noticeable shift shocks
- • Limited boot space compared to some rivals
- • Rear seat comfort is adequate but not class-leading for longer journeys
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2020: 2020 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Tata |
| Model: | Tiago |
| Generation: | facelift 2020 |
| Modification (Engine): | EV 19.2 kWh (61 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 240 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3769 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Width: | 1677 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1536 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut, Coil spring, Torsion |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 19.2 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor, under the rear seats |
| System power: | 61 Hp |
| System torque: | 110 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 250 km |
| Electric motor power: | 61 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 110 Nm |
| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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