Tata Motors has introduced the 2026 Tiago in the Indian market. I personally saw and drove this car at the Chakan plant. The ex-showroom price starts from 4.69 lakh rupees.

What Has Changed in the Exterior Design?
When viewed from the front, the Tiago now looks more aggressive. The company has updated the headlights to LED units, which improve road presence at night. The grille design has been closed off, and the bumper has received a new shape with a larger air intake. In the side profile, there are new 15-inch alloy wheel designs and black cladding on the wheel arches. At the rear, the LED tail lights are connected by a red strip. The bumper design has been kept simple, and a roof spoiler has also been added.

Cabin and New Features
The interior layout is completely new. The dashboard has a modern design, with fabric material used on the upper section that feels premium to the touch. The old instrument cluster design has been removed for a cleaner look. The center console has also been changed, and AMT variants now get a rotary gear knob that is convenient to use.

In terms of features, it gets a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A 360-degree camera, a digital speedometer, rear AC vents for passengers, and a wireless phone charger are also provided. For safety, 6 airbags, ESC, ABS, and ISOFIX child seat anchors have been made standard across all variants. At the launch event, Tata officials stated that the body structure has been made stronger than before.

No Changes in Engine Specifications
The engine remains the same 1.2-liter naturally aspirated unit. It produces 86 PS of power in petrol and 75.5 PS of power in CNG. The option of a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed AMT will continue. Paddle shifters have now been added behind the steering wheel in the AMT, which felt quite responsive during the test drive.

My Verdict: Should You Buy It?
At a price of 4.69 lakh, the 2026 Tiago is a strong option if you want the safest hatchback with modern-day features. Providing 6 airbags in every variant is a major step in this segment.

FAQs

What is the base price of the 2026 Tata Tiago?
The ex-showroom price of the new 2026 Tata Tiago starts from 4.69 lakh rupees.

Do all variants of the 2026 Tiago get 6 airbags?
Yes, Tata has made 6 airbags, ESC, and ABS standard across all variants starting with the 2026 model.

What is the mileage of the 2026 Tiago Petrol?
According to the company, the manual version delivers 20.09 kmpl and the AMT version delivers 19.43 kmpl. The CNG version claims 26.49 km/kg.