Alongside the launch of the Altroz, Tata Motors has also introduced refreshed versions of the Tiago, Tigor and the Nexon. In addition to a few cosmetic and technology upgrades, the trio now complies with BS6 (Bharat Stage 6) emission norms. The Tiago and the Tigor march on as petrol-only models, whereas the Nexon retains both its petrol and diesel engine options. Tata Motors hasn’t bothered to share a detailed price list. That should pop-up at a later time. All it has revealed are the starting prices for all three models.

The Tata Tiago now starts at Rs 4.60 lakh. That means at least the entry-level variant is about Rs 5,000 pricer than before. The range of the Tigor now begins at Rs 5.75 lakh. That price tag is for the base-spec XE trim. Compared to the BSIV prices, the Tigor’s entry-level derivative is about Rs 10,000 more than before. Finally, Nexon. Starting price tags for the petrol- and diesel-powered variants are Rs 6.95 lakh and Rs 8.45 lakh, respectively. Compared to the BSIV prices, the former figure is nearly Rs 22,000 higher, whereas the latter has gone up by about Rs 56,000.

Design Updates

In terms of design changes, most are on the outside. The Tiago and the Tigor get new dual-tone front and rear bumpers, slimmer headlamps, reprofiled taillamps, a raised bonnet line to meet pedestrian safety norms and new fog lamp housings. The Tigor goes one step ahead and gains LED DRLs as well. Indoors, both models get new fabric upholstery for the seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel and a dual-tone theme.

Tata Tiago Facelift

The Nexon, on the other hand, looks pretty much the same as its zero-emissions cousin – the Nexon EV. That means the SUV features a hunkered-up bonnet for a muscular stance, piano black slat grille and ORVMs, tri-arrow patterns on the lower front grille, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, ‘NEXON’ lettering at the centre of the boot lid and reprofiled taillamps. Inside the cabin, there’s a digital instrument control, flat-bottom steering wheel, new fabric upholstery for the seats and a dual-tone interior theme.

Powertrain

Tata Motors didn’t see a case for upgrading the 1.05-litre diesel engine to meet the stricter emission norms. Hence, both the Tiago and Tigor are now petrol-only. As before, the duo shares the 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 85bhp/113Nm. It is the same motor that also serves the Altroz. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual as standard. However, with the Tiago and the Tigor, Tata Motors is also giving the option of an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission).

The updated engines for the Nexon still produces the same power and torque. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol offers 108bhp/170Nm, whereas the 1.5-litre turbo-diesel serves up 108bhp/260Nm. As standard, the Nexon gets a 6-speed manual transmission. However, in XMA and XZA+ derivatives, the power-plants come mated to a 6-speed AMT.

Tata Tigor Facelift

Features

Both the Tiago and Tigor get a fully digital instrument cluster. The Tigor also boasts a push-button start/stop. In the updated form, the Nexon gets projector headlamps, an electronic stability program and LED DRLs as standard, and a new connected technology platform called iRA. It ropes in features like geofencing, intrusion alert, vehicle-crash notifications, vehicle diagnostics and voice commands. The Nexon is now available with an electric sunroof, tyre-pressure monitoring system, auto headlamps and wipers, and auto-folding ORVMs.

Colour options

Tiago: Victory Yellow | Flame Red | Pearlescent White | Pure Silver | Daytona Grey | Tactonic Blue | Dual-tone finish with a black roof (all colours).

Tigor: Deep Red | Pearlescent White | Pure Silver | Daytona Grey | Arizona Blue.

Nexon: Foliage | Flame Red | Tactonic Blue | Pure Silver | Daytona Grey | Calgary White | Dual-tone finish with a black roof (all colours).

Tata Nexon Facelift

Rivals

In India, the Tiago competes with the Hyundai Santro, Datsun Go and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The Tigor locks horns with the Ford Aspire, Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze and the recently launched Hyundai Aura. Lastly, Nexon. With its updated design and list of features, the subcompact SUV will try and lure customers away from the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport (BS6 range launched) and the Mahindra XUV300 (claimed the title of the safest made-in- and made-for-India car).