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Tata Tigor facelift 2020 EV 26 kWh (75 Hp)
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Tata Tigor:
The Tata Tigor is a subcompact sedan manufactured by Tata Motors in India based on the Tata Tiago hatchback. It was launched in India in March 2017.
The Tata Tigor was born directly from the same project that originated the Tata Tiago as it represents the four-door sedan version with a third rear volume. The Kite project was born in 2013 with the aim of developing two new compact cars, modern and inexpensive to offer on the Indian market in place of the Tata Zest and Bolt models that did not have the desired success as they were nothing but the profound restyling of the previous Indica Vista and Indigo Manza. In particular, Tigor replaces the Tata Zest....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2020 Overview:
Tata Tigor (facelift 2020). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
EV 26 kWh (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Instant torque from the electric motor provides brisk acceleration in city traffic, offering a smooth and responsive driving experience. Highway performance is modest but sufficient.
Fuel Economy
Exceptional running costs due to its electric powertrain, making it very economical for daily commutes and significantly cheaper to 'fuel' than petrol variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong value-for-money proposition with competitive pricing
- • Commendable 4-star Global NCAP safety rating (pre-facelift model)
- • Comfortable ride quality for its segment
- • Spacious cabin and practical boot space (419L)
- • Availability of an electric variant (Tigor EV) for eco-conscious buyers
Cons:
- • Petrol engine (Revotron) can feel unrefined and noisy at higher RPMs
- • AMT gearbox in the automatic variant can be jerky
- • Highway performance of the petrol engine is only adequate, not spirited
- • Interior plastics, while durable, could feel more premium
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Tigor: December, 2018 - January, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Tata |
| Model: | Tigor |
| Generation: | facelift 2020 |
| Modification (Engine): | EV 26 kWh (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | January, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 316 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3993 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Width: | 1677 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1532 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 26 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 75 Hp |
| System torque: | 170 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 315 km |
| Electric motor power: | 75 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 170 Nm |
| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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