Tata Tigor — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

The Tigor holds a title nobody else wants to contest: the cheapest sedan on sale in India, starting at ₹5.55 lakh. That makes its natural buyer the family stepping up from a hatchback who wants three-box respectability and a proper boot without compact-SUV money — and the boot delivers, at 419 litres, one of the largest anywhere near this price. Fourteen variants run to ₹8.84 lakh, covering petrol and CNG, manual and AMT.

The 1.2-litre Revotron makes 86 PS and 113 Nm on petrol with a claimed 19.6 kmpl, while the CNG tune produces 76 PS and claims 28.06 km/kg — 44% better than the segment's median economy. The genuinely rare bit is that Tata offers the AMT on the CNG as well, a combination most rivals skip entirely; for a city commuter who wants cheap fuel and no clutch pedal, the Tigor is nearly a category of one. Higher trims add LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and alloys, so the top of the range feels less budget than the badge suggests.

Tigor Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

1.2L Revotron Petrol

1199 cc · 86 PS @ 6000 rpm · 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm · 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT AT · ARAI 19.6 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

1.2L Revotron CNG

1199 cc · 76 PS @ 6000 rpm · 97 Nm @ 3500 rpm · 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT AT · ARAI 28.06 km/kg · BS VI 2.0

Tigor Dimensions

Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1677 mm · Height: 1532 mm · Wheelbase: 2450 mm · Ground clearance: 170 mm · Boot space: 419 litres · Fuel tank: 35 litres

Tigor Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Engine Immobilizer, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Global NCAP Safety Rating: 4 Star, Global NCAP Child Safety Rating: 3 Star, Central Locking, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Camera: With Guidedlines, Hill Descent Control.

Ownership & Running Costs

Annual/typical Tata schedule; CNG cars benefit from periodic valve and kit checks (indicative)

Routine upkeep is inexpensive; budget a little extra for the CNG kit's scheduled inspections (indicative)

CNG at the claimed 28.06 km/kg works out near ₹2.7-3 per km; petrol at 19.6 kmpl closer to ₹5-5.5 (indicative)

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Tigor vs Rivals

Tigor vs Hyundai Aura: From ₹6 lakh with 22 km/kg — a more polished cabin, but it cannot match the Tigor's entry price See the Hyundai Aura.

Tigor vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire Tour S: ₹6.24 lakh fleet special claiming 34.3 km/kg CNG — the running-cost benchmark See the Maruti Suzuki Dzire Tour S.

Tigor vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire: From ₹6.26 lakh with 33.73 km/kg CNG — the segment default the Tigor undercuts by ₹71,000 See the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

Tigor vs Hyundai Prime SD: ₹6.96 lakh CNG-only fleet sedan — narrower purpose, higher price See the Hyundai Prime SD.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Tigor to buy is a mid-spec CNG — with the AMT if your driving is city-heavy — because that is where its two genuine advantages, price and cheap running, both peak. The petrol variants are competent but ordinary, and the top trims price themselves into fights they cannot win. Bought in its ₹6.5-7.5 lakh core, this is honest, roomy family transport with the lowest sedan entry ticket in India.

• If monthly running is under about 1,000 km, the petrol manual saves you the CNG premium; above that, the CNG pays for itself steadily
• Test the AMT on an incline during the demo drive — AMT crawl and rollback behaviour is something you want to judge yourself before committing
• Tata dealers move on price at month-end; also check the boot floor finish and CNG tank mounting at PDI, and confirm spare wheel placement in the CNG variant

Frequently asked questions

Is the Tata Tigor really the cheapest sedan in India?

Yes — at ₹5.55 lakh it carries the lowest sedan starting price on sale, with 14 variants running up to ₹8.84 lakh.

Does the Tigor CNG come with an automatic?

Yes, and that is its rarest feature: the 76 PS CNG can be paired with the 5-speed AMT, a combination most CNG rivals do not offer.

What mileage does the Tigor deliver?

Claimed figures are 19.6 kmpl for the 86 PS petrol and 28.06 km/kg for the CNG — the CNG is 44% above the segment's median economy.

How big is the Tigor's boot with the CNG kit?

The rated boot is 419 litres; the CNG cylinder occupies part of it, so factor that in if airport runs are routine.

Which Tigor variant offers the best value?

A mid-spec CNG — it captures the cheap running and core features while staying well clear of the ₹8.84 lakh top end where the Dzire competes hard.

Is the Tigor underpowered for highway trips?

86 PS (76 on CNG) is adequate for relaxed cruising with a family aboard, but overtakes need planning. It is tuned for economy, not pace.