KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tata Tiago received a subtle design and feature update earlier this year
- It now comes with enhanced features such as a bigger screen, LED lights, a digital cluster, and more
- The Tata Tiago is priced at Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 7.85 lakh (ex-showroom)
Tata Motors launched a minor facelift of its most affordable offering, the Tiago, earlier this year. The brand has updated the 2025 model with subtle design changes, added some new features to make it more appealing, and feature-loaded. The Tata Tiago is currently the most affordable Tata hatchback you can buy in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom). In this article, we'll have a look at the key features of the 2025 Tata Tiago and compare those features with the rivals, such as Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS. Before moving ahead, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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10.2-inch Touchscreen Infotainment
With the 2025 update, one of the biggest additions in the Tiago is the new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. This is the same unit that does the duties on the Punch, Nexon, and other models. This screen offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The big screen is available in select variants, whereas a few of the variants in the lineup also come with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit.
Variant Available: The 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment is available from the top-of-the-line XZ variant onwards, which starts at Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The 7-inch touchscreen is available in the XT variant, priced at Rs 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom)
Competitors with the Same Feature
Maruti Suzuki Celerio: The Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is available in the top-spec variants only. The Maruti Celerio starts at Rs 5.64 lakh (ex-showroom).
Dual-Cylinder CNG & Automatic Transmission
Tata has brought a revolution in the CNG market by introducing the dual-cylinder technology a few years back. All the CNG cars by Tata Motors come with dual-cylinder CNG technology to offer more space in the boot. Additionally, the brand has also launched the option of an Automatic transmission with a CNG powertrain, making them the first brand to offer an AMT gearbox with CNG.
Variants Available: The dual-cylinder technology is offered in all CNG variants of the Tiago, starting at Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom). However, the CNG AMT variant is available from the XTA model onwards, priced at Rs 7.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competitors with the Same Feature
Maruti Suzuki Celerio: The Maruti Celerio is available with a CNG powertrain that utilizes a single-cylinder CNG technology, which occupies nearly all of the boot space. For the CNG powertrain, the Celerio is offered only with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS: The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS offers optional dual-cylinder CNG technology in select variants. If we compare the pricing, the Grand i10 NIOS dual-cylinder version is priced at Rs 7.83 lakh (ex-showroom).
Rain Sensing Wipers
The Tiago includes a feature that is unique among small hatchbacks: rain-sensing wipers. These wipers automatically activate when the sensor detects a water droplet, providing valuable assistance to the driver in rainy conditions.
Variant Available: The Rain Sensing Wipers are available from the XZ variant onwards with a starting price of Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competitors with the Same Feature
None of the competitors of the Tata Tiago offer rain-sensing wipers. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS come with a standard manual wiper system.
Automatic LED Headlamp with LED Fog Lamp
Tata has filled the 2025 Tiago with a lot of features, and one of them is the Automatic LED headlamp and LED fog lamps. This offers a better lighting setup to the Tiago and enhances the overall appeal.
Variant Available: The auto LED headlamps are available from the XZ variant onwards, whereas the fog lamps are available in the XZ+ variant.
Competitor with the Same Feature
Maruti Suzuki Celerio: The Maruti Suzuki Celerio features halogen headlamps and fog lamps. Fog lamps are available only on the top-spec ZXI+ variant.
Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS: Hyundai's entry-level hatchback lacks LED headlamps but includes LED DRLs and LED tail lamps. It also does not have fog lamps.
Other Notable Features
- Height Adjustable Driver Seat
- Push Button Start/Stop
- Digital Instrument Console
- Cooled Glovebox
- Cruise Control
- TPMS
- Rear Wiper & Washer
Features Missing in the Tata Tiago
- 6 Airbags: The Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS both come with six airbags as standard in all variants.
- 4-Cylinder Configuration: The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS features a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a four-cylinder configuration, while the Tata Tiago has a three-cylinder engine.
- Rear AC Vent: The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS includes rear AC vents, which are absent in the Tata Tiago.
Comparison with Rivals
| Feature | Tata Tiago | Maruti Suzuki Celerio | Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.25-inch Touchscreen | Yes (Top variants) | No | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| 7-inch Touchscreen | Yes (Lower variants) | Yes (Top variants) | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | No | No |
| Dual-Cylinder CNG | Yes | No (Single-cylinder) | Yes (in select variants) |
| CNG + AMT (Automatic) | Yes | No (Manual only) | No (Manual Only) |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | No | No |
| Auto LED Headlamps | Yes (from XZ) | No | No |
| LED Fog Lamps | Yes (from XZ+) | No | No |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | No | Yes |
| Push Button Start/Stop | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Yes | No | Yes (Semi-digital) |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | No | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Washer | Yes | Yes | Yes (Top variants) |
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Verdict
Tata Tiago is one of the most affordable feature loaded hatchback one can buy in the Indian market. The 2025 update has brought in a lot of new features for this hatchback and it has now become a more fierce rival for the Maruti Celerio and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS. The Tiago offers some segment first features as well such as CNG with AMT gearbox, rain sensing wipers, LED headlamps and more.
