Which variant of the 2026 Tata Tiago should you buy?

By Viraaj Bhatnagar
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The most affordable Tata model undergoes a comprehensive update.

Tata’s entry-level model, the Tiago, has received a major update for 2026 and beyond. The hatchback gets thorough revisions to the exterior and interior, along with a longer list of features while retaining its petrol and CNG engines. Below, we’ve delved into the 2026 Tiago range, detailing its pricing, powertrains, colour options and variant-wise feature spread.

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2026 Tata Tiago price and powertrains

Price range is Rs 4.69 lakh-8.55 lakh

The 2026 Tiago prices start at Rs 4.69 lakh and top out at Rs 7.85 lakh for the petrol variants. Meanwhile, the Tiago CNG is priced from Rs 5.79 lakh to Rs 8.55 lakh. The hatchback is available in six trim levels, namely Smart, Pure, Pure+, Pure+ A, Creative and Creative+.

2026 Tata Tiago variant-wise prices (in Rs lakh)

TrimPetrol MTPetrol AMTCNG MTCNG AMT
Smart4.69-5.79-
Pure5.496.006.497.05
Pure+5.996.556.997.55
Pure+ A6.497.057.498.05
Creative6.997.557.998.55
Creative+7.297.85- 

Like the prior model, the 2026 Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine in petrol and CNG guises. The former produces 86hp and 113Nm, while the latter develops 75.5hp and 96.5Nm. Both petrol and CNG variants of the Tiago are available with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. As before, an all-electric version of the car is on offer – the Tiago EV, which has also received comprehensive updates.

2026 Tata Tiago colour options

Six monotone colours on offer, dual-tone finish in top-spec trim

The 2026 Tiago is available in six colours, namely Daytona Grey, Pangong Pulse, Pristine White, Pure Grey, Sobo Surge and Varanasi Vibrance. Aside from the last two, all colours are available across the 2026 Tiago range without restriction – Sobo Surge is not offered in the base Tiago Smart trim, while Varanasi Vibrance is not available in the Smart and Pure trims. In the top-spec Tiago Creative+, all colours come with a dual-tone finish (black roof).

2026 Tata Tiago variant-wise features

Smart

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Price range: Rs 4.69 lakh-5.79 lakh

  • 6 airbags
  • Part-digital driver’s display
  • LED tail-lamps
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Tilt adjust for steering wheel
  • Manual climate control
  • 13-inch steel wheels
  • ISOFIX child-seat anchor points
  • 3-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats
  • ABS with EBD
  • 12V power socket

Pure

Price range: Rs 5.49 lakh-7.05 lakh

Features over Smart

  • Bluetooth function for part-digital driver’s display
  • 14-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Rear defogger
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Rotary gear selector (AMT only)
  • Paddle shifters (AMT only)
  • Front and rear powered windows
  • Electrically adjustable ORVMs (outside rearview mirrors) with indicators
  • Central locking with flip key
  • Day/night IRVM (inside rearview mirror)
  • 2-speaker sound system
  • Follow-me-home headlamps
  • Front USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports
  • External antenna

Pure+

Price range: Rs 5.99 lakh-7.55 lakh

Features over Pure

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  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Rearview camera
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Cruise control
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Traction control
  • Hill-hold control
  • 4-speaker sound system
  • Front 65W USB Type-C charging port
  • Shark-fin antenna
  • Tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Speed-sensing door locks
  • Vanity mirror for co-driver

Pure+ A

Price range: Rs 6.49 lakh-8.05 lakh

Features over Pure+

  • Connected tail-lamps
  • Front centre armrest with storage
  • Rear AC vents
  • Automatic climate control
  • Keyless entry
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Rear wiper with washer
  • 14-inch styled steel wheels
  • Rear parcel tray (petrol only)

Creative

Price range: Rs 6.99 lakh-8.55 lakh

Features over Pure+ A

  • 360-degree camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • LED headlamps with DRLs (daytime running lamps)
  • 15-inch alloy wheels (petrol only)
  • Auto-folding ORVMs
  • Cooled glove box
  • One-touch down for driver window
  • Rear seatback pockets

Creative+

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Price range: Rs 7.29 lakh-7.85 lakh

Features over Creative

  • Wireless charging pad
  • Connected car tech
  • LED fog lamps
  • Rear 65W USB Type-C charging port
  • Dual-tone finish (black roof)

Which 2026 Tata Tiago variant should you consider buying?

Creative trim is the value-for-money pick

The Creative trim of the Tiago comes across as the value champion of the range, offering useful features such as a 360-degree camera, LED headlamps, a blind-spot monitor, a cooled glove box, auto-folding ORVMs, one-touch down for the driver-side window, rear seatback pockets and more. You also get to choose from all four powertrain configurations in the Creative trim.

Alternatively, buyers on a tighter budget can consider the Tiago Pure+, which is Rs 1 lakh more affordable than the Creative trim. It packs essential safety tech such as a rearview camera, traction control, hill-hold control, a TPMS, speed-sensing door locks and ESP, along with comfort and convenience features such as an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control and a 4-speaker sound system.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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