Tata Motors launches Tigor sedan and Nexon compact SUV at Geneva

Tata Motors had a special and a rather quick press event at the ongoing Geneva International Motor Show. The Indian car maker announced two new consumer products and also announced a new connected sports car  under its new Tamo branding.

So let’s talk about the consumer offering. Tata has got a new compact sedan, the Tata Tigor which is basically a longer version of the Tiago. This was showcased last year at the Auto Expo in New Delhi and was called the Kite 5 back then. It will feature a 85hp 1.2-litre three-cylinder Revotron petrol engine similar to the Tiago. It is also expected to come with an option of a 70hp 1.0-litre Revotorq diesel. According to sources, Tata has focused on in-car  connectivity and entertainment and will feature a touchscreen system which is developed jointly with Harman. There will be eight-speaker, park assist functionality and a rear camera. As for the exterior styling, it takes a lot of its shape and style from the Tiago. The front grille comes with a chrome strip on the top that extends into the projector headlamps  and the rear gets a sporty personality.

The Tigor will be officially launched in India on 29 March.

The second car coming from Tata Motor’s garage is the Nexon, which is a compact SUV. The Nexon comes with Tata’s IMPACT design language. According to Tata Motors, the Nexon sports aerodynamically designed front pillars and a rear spoiler that provides a large windshield area for all-round visibility. The upper grille gets a ‘Humanity Line’ along with projector lamps and LED daytime running lights. The tail lamps also get LED treatment and then there is a floating roof which looks unique. Other exterior features include 17-inch alloy wheels and a set of roof rails.

Expect premium materials and surface texture on the interior and in-cabin conveniences including bottle and cup holders, multiple utility spaces, handbag hangers, laptop trays as well as automatic climate control with rear AC vents. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD with Corner Stability Control. A rear-view camera interface with an inbuilt touchscreen infotainment system is also in the package.

As for the engine, the Nexon will feature an all new 1.5 litre Revotorq diesel engine making it the first car to come with this engine spec. The engine will have a 6-speed manual transmission. There is no word if there will be a petrol version of the car.