Run the Taisor CNG at its claimed 28.5 km/kg and your fuel bill lands near ₹3 per km (indicative) — territory usually reserved for much smaller cars. That is the quiet headline of this compact SUV: three distinct powertrains at ₹7.43-12.94 lakh, each targeting a different monthly-kilometre profile. The 1.2-litre petrol (90 PS, 22.8 kmpl) covers the average buyer, the CNG (77 PS) chases the lowest cost per km, and the 1.0-litre turbo (100 PS, 148 Nm, 21.5 kmpl) with an optional 6-speed automatic is for those who want the sub-4-metre footprint without the breathless engine.
Run the Taisor CNG at its claimed 28.5 km/kg and your fuel bill lands near ₹3 per km (indicative) — territory usually reserved for much smaller cars. That is the quiet headline of this compact SUV: three distinct powertrains at ₹7.43-12.94 lakh, each targeting a different monthly-kilometre profile. The 1.2-litre petrol (90 PS, 22.8 kmpl) covers the average buyer, the CNG (77 PS) chases the lowest cost per km, and the 1.0-litre turbo (100 PS, 148 Nm, 21.5 kmpl) with an optional 6-speed automatic is for those who want the sub-4-metre footprint without the breathless engine.
At 3,995 mm with a 308-litre boot, 190 mm of ground clearance and a light 1,055 kg kerb weight, the Taisor is a city-first crossover rather than a bruiser. It ranks 8th cheapest of 144 SUVs listed, undercutting the Kia Sonet (from ₹7.41 lakh) by a whisker on range-start pricing while offering CNG that the Sonet doesn't. Twelve variants spread the choice wide; equipment on upper trims runs to LED headlamps, a 4.2-inch digital cluster and automatic headlamps.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | Petrol | 5-Speed Manual | ₹7.43 Lakh |
| S | Petrol | 5-Speed Manual | ₹8.33 Lakh |
| E CNG | CNG | 5-Speed Manual | ₹8.45 Lakh |
| S Plus | Petrol | 5-Speed Manual | ₹8.68 Lakh |
| S AMT | Petrol | 5-Speed AMT Automatic | ₹8.94 Lakh |
| S Plus AMT | Petrol | 5-Speed AMT Automatic | ₹9.29 Lakh |
| G Turbo | Petrol | 5-Speed Manual | ₹10.45 Lakh |
| V Turbo | Petrol | 5-Speed Manual | ₹11.36 Lakh |
| V Turbo Dual Tone | Petrol | 5-Speed Manual | ₹11.52 Lakh |
| G Turbo AT | Petrol | 6-Speed AT Automatic | ₹11.86 Lakh |
| V Turbo AT | Petrol | 6-Speed AT Automatic | ₹12.78 Lakh |
| V Turbo AT Dual Tone | Petrol | 6-Speed AT Automatic | ₹12.94 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
1197 cc · 90 PS @ 6000 rpm · 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm · 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT AT · ARAI 22.8 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
1197 cc · 77 PS @ 6000 rpm · 99 Nm @ 4300 rpm · 5-Speed MT · ARAI 28.5 km/kg · BS VI 2.0
998 cc · 100 PS @ 5500 rpm · 148 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm · 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT AT · ARAI 21.5 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1765 mm · Height: 1550 mm · Wheelbase: 2520 mm · Ground clearance: 190 mm · Boot space: 308 litres · Fuel tank: 37 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Pinch Power Windows: Driver's Window, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Assist.
K-series engines are among the cheapest to maintain in India; expect ₹5,000-8,000/year in routine servicing (indicative)
Comprehensive cover typically ₹25,000-40,000/year depending on variant and city (indicative); declare the CNG kit — factory-fit is insurer-friendly
Petrol at 22.8 kmpl works out near ₹4.6/km; CNG at 28.5 km/kg lands around ₹3/km at typical pump prices (indicative)
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Taisor vs Kia Sonet: Same ₹7.41 lakh start but adds a 24.1 kmpl diesel — the pick for 25,000 km/year drivers See the Kia Sonet.
Taisor vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: From ₹7.4 lakh with 26.9 km/kg CNG and a bigger cabin — the roomier, slightly thirstier-on-CNG alternative See the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
Taisor vs Tata Nexon: From ₹7.4 lakh with petrol, CNG and diesel (up to 24.08 kmpl) — the widest fuel choice in this band See the Tata Nexon.
Taisor vs Skoda Kylaq: From ₹7.59 lakh, petrol-only at 19.68 kmpl — sharper to drive, costlier to fuel See the Skoda Kylaq.
The Taisor makes the most sense at its two ends: the CNG variant for pure running-cost buyers and the 1.0 turbo AT for those who want an effortless city automatic. The mid-range 1.2 petrol is competent but faces the Brezza and Nexon head-on where they are stronger products. Our pick is the turbo petrol in a mid-to-upper trim around the ₹10-11 lakh mark — you get the strongest engine of the three and the equipment that justifies choosing this over its Maruti twin.
The claimed figure is 28.5 km/kg from the 77 PS 1.2-litre CNG with 5-speed manual. Real-world figures vary with load and traffic, but even at a discount to claimed, it remains the cheapest Taisor to run per kilometre.
Both exist in the range: the 1.2 petrol offers a 5-speed AMT, while the 1.0-litre turbo (100 PS/148 Nm) pairs with a proper 6-speed torque-converter automatic — the smoother of the two.
₹7.43 lakh to ₹12.94 lakh (ex-showroom) across 12 variants covering 1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG and 1.0 turbo petrol.
It is 308 litres — fine for weekend bags, tight for a full airport load, and the CNG cylinder eats into it further. If luggage is a priority, the Nexon or Brezza serve better.
They start within ₹3,000 of each other. The Brezza is roomier and its CNG runs 26.9 km/kg; the Taisor answers with a lighter body, a 28.5 km/kg CNG and the 100 PS turbo option the Brezza lacks. Turbo or best-in-class CNG economy: Taisor. Space: Brezza.