The turbo petrol variant of the Tata
Altroz has been spotted testing several times in the past. It is only a matter
of time before the forced induction model of the popular hatchback breaks
cover. While we were waiting for Tata Motors to launch the new Altroz turbo
petrol in our country, the rumoured Tata Tiago turbo petrol variant has been
spied testing on the Indian roads.
The test mule of the rumoured Tata Tiago
turbo petrol variant spotted was heavily disguised. As a result, the spy shots
do not reveal any sort of badging to confirm the car’s variant. However,
considering the low demand for diesel cars in this segment and their high
price, it is likely that the prototype caught on camera is indeed the turbo
petrol variant of the Tata Tiago.
Just like the upcoming Tata Altroz turbo
petrol model, the rumoured Tata Tiago turbo petrol variant would feature
styling identical to that of the petrol variant of the hatchback that is
already available on sale in the domestic market. Tata Motors is also expected
to keep the interiors of the turbocharged variant unchanged. The main highlight
will be under the hood.
While there are no details regarding the
powertrain of the rumoured Tata Tiago turbo petrol variant, it is being
speculated that the familiar 1.2-litre petrol engine that we will see in the
forthcoming turbo petrol variant of the Tata Altroz will be used with some
tweaks. This engine also powers the current Tata Nexon. Tata Motors is expected
to provide the turbo petrol variant of the Tiago with a DCT as well. The new
hatchback is likely to have around 100 PS of maximum power. For reference, the
BS6 petrol version of the 2020 Tata Tiago, that was launched earlier this year,
has 84 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. We are expecting to learn more about the
rumoured Tata Tiago turbo petrol variant in the near future.
