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Opel Corsa 1.4 look a likeReview: 2025 Tata Tiago
What does the Tata Tiago cost?
Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT – R184 900
Tata Tiago 1.2 XT MT – R209 900
Tata Tiago 1.2 XT AMT – R224 900
The Tiago is sold with a five-year/125 000 km warranty and a two-year/30 000 km service plan. Backed by Motus Holdings, Tata Motors has stated that while it will initially operate out of 40 dealerships across South Africa, while this number is set to increase to at least 70 over the next two years.
Verdict
Broadly speaking, I like that Tata’s reintroduction into the South African market includes both bold (Motus-backed) plans for capturing “up to 8% of the local passenger-car market”, but also that, like compatriot brand Mahindra, this proudly Indian manufacturer’s modern product portfolio includes ground-up designs, technology and thinking.
The appeal of the Tiago, especially in XT trim, lies in a compelling standard specification list that includes modern safety systems, its roomy interior (including 242 litres of luggage space) and a powertrain that allows for admirable performance and corresponding efficiency, especially at altitude.
Tata Tiago 1.2 XT MT specifications
Price: R209 900
Powertrain: 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, petrol
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Driven wheels: front
Power: 63 kW @ 6000 r/min
Torque: 113 N.m @ 3 300 r/min
Top speed: n/a
Fuel consumption: 5.0 L/100km (claimed)
CO2 emissions: 119 g/km
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Review: 2025 Tata Tiago
The opening gambit to Tata's local passenger-car portfolio, we sample the Tiago budget-oriented hatchback. First impressions here...www.carmag.co.za
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And worse passive safety. Tiago and Punch has only 2 airbags across the range. Product planning clowns at Tata SA can’t see their a$$ from their elbow it seems. Mahindra knocks them into the weeds.India cant compete with chinese lol
Worse pricing, worse warranty and worse service plan.



