Tata Tigor iCNG XM launched at Rs. 7.4 lakh

The increasing demand for alternative fueled vehicles has grabbed the attention of a few of the biggest carmakers in India. One of those homegrown automakers is Tata Motors Limited which already has its Tiago and Tigor in the segment. But to further capitalize on this soaring demand the company has now launched a new variant of the Tigor compact sedan.

This new variant will now be the entry-level trim for the Tigor iCNG and will be offered with a host of safety and convenience features like the HarmanTM Infotainment System with 4 speaker system, power windows, central locking, and rear parking sensors, among others. This new variant is based on the four pillars of the company’s iCNG technology: “Incredible” performance, “Iconic” safety, “Intelligent” technology, and “Impressive Additionally, Opal White, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue, and Deep Red colour choices will be offered for the new Tigor XM iCNG model.

Commenting on the launch of the new model, Rajan Amba, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. said,

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The Tigor has been an extremely special product for us and the addition of the iCNG variant has propelled our momentum further in the segment. Currently, more than 75% of the customer bookings of the Tigor are coming from the iCNG variant which is a testament to the robust demand of this technology in the Tigor portfolio. With the growing popularity of the Tigor iCNG and in line with our New Forever brand philosophy, the new Tigor XM iCNG will help us cater to new set of customers who have been wanting to experience our iCNG technology with an entry level trim. I am confident that this addition will further bolster our growth in this segment and the CNG space.

The overall passenger car sales volumes at Tata Motors are growing rapidly month over month. With a market share of 21% in its class, the Tigor, which is now the second best-selling sedan in the nation, has also made a contribution to this trip. The Tigor is the first sedan in India with choices for petrol, electricity, and compressed natural gas (CNG), as well as manual and automatic gearboxes, meeting a variety of customer demands.

Tata Motors launched the Tigor and Tiago iCNG models earlier this year in January. The Tiago CNG starts at Rs. 6.09 lakhs ex-showroom whereas the Tigor CNG is priced at Rs. 7.69 lakhs ex-showroom. The Tiago iCNG is offered in four variants. There is XE, XM, XT and XZ+. The Tigor iCNG will now come in three variants. There is XM, XZ and XZ+.

The CNG cylinder and other components have increased the weight of vehicles by 100 kgs but the ground clearance is not affected much. The unladen ground clearance of Tiago iCNG is 168 mm whereas Tigor iCNG’s ground clearance is 165 mm. Additionally, the cars come with a leak detection feature, high-quality stainless steel, and anti rust and corrosion materials.

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