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- Product News
- 2 September 2025
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is back in the country and has just introduced its all-new Tiago.
What is it?
The city hatchback is a safe and affordable hatchback according to Tata with a good safety rating, practical design and is well equipped,” says Tata.
Interior:
It offers features for convenience and an enhanced driver experience with features like the reverse parking camera, infotainment system and hill hold control, which make driving easier than ever. Designed with both comfort and convenience in mind, the Tiago features automatic headlamps and fully automatic temperature control.
Height adjustable driver seats ensure the perfect driving position.
Tech includes a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen infotainment systems that is a hub of entertainment and connectivity, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A & C type charging ports ensure that your devices are always powered up.
Boot space measures 242 litres.
Engine:
The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron, three-cylinder engine that offers 63kW and 113Nm of torque.
This engine is paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a five speed Automated Manual Transmission.
Range:
The Tiago will be offered in three derivatives with varying levels of specification. XM and XT will be launched from 2 September, with the XZ launch to follow.
XM models boast features such as a 3.5-inch Next Generation Infotainment system, rear parking sensors and a fully digital instrument cluster.
The XT derivatives up the ante with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, four speakers, Electronic Stability Program, Hill Hold Control, a reverse camera and steering wheel mounted controls.
The XZ adds 15-inch dual tone alloy wheels, wireless Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera, a fully automatic air conditioner, cruise control, start push button, a new advanced fully digital cluster and LED headlamps to the standard fitments.
Price:
Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT (R184 900), Tata Tiago 1.2 XT MT (R209 900), Tata Tiago 1.2 XT AMT (R224 900).
Volkswagen will introduce the updated Golf GTI to the South African market in the last quarter of 2025. Well over 2.3 million GTIs have been sold worldwide.
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) notes that August continued the positive trend for new-vehicle sales in South Africa, reflecting strong consumer demand and activity across the market.
Although the tariff clouds are gathering over the South African economy with serious implications for the local automotive export industry, local sales of new vehicles are soldiering on at a decent pace.
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