Tata Motors has silently expanded the variant lineup of its popular Tiago hatchback with an all-new XTO variant. Priced at Rs 5,47,900 (ex-showroom), the Tata Tiago XT (O) variant lies between the base-spec XE (Rs 4,99,900) and XT (Rs 5,62,900) trims, that makes it Rs 15,000 more cheaper than the XT variant.
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Compared to the Tiago XT, the XTO trim misses out on several features like rear park assist display, Harman music system, AM/FM, USB, speed-dependent volume control, and Bluetooth connectivity. It does, however, come equipped with steering-mounted audio & telephony controls, four speakers, manual AC, all-four power windows, electrically adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators, remote keyless entry, driver footrest, tilt-adjustment function for the steering wheel, multi-info driver's display, steel wheels with covers, body-coloured bumpers & door handles, follow-me-home headlamps, etc.
Safety, on the other hand, is taken care of by dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, corner stability control, puncture repair kit, pre-tensioner & load limiter for seat belts, over-speed alert, day/night IRVM, rear parking sensors, and more.
Beneath the bonnet, the Tiago XTO houses the same 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine as the other variant that delivers 86PS of max power and 113Nm of peak torque. Similar to the XE variant, this too only comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the AMT trim will be available from the XT variant. Similar to the Tiago XE, this too only comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the AMT unit continues to be available from the XT variant.
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In other updates, Tata Motors is gearing up to launch its first micro-SUV, based on the HBX concept. It is expected to be launched near the festive season. It will also be powered by the same 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine as the Tiago. However, it might also get a 100PS 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol mill that currently powered the Altroz premium hatchback. In the Indian market, the Tata HBX will rival the Maruti Ignis and Mahindra KUV100 NXT.
