- Tata has revealed the facelifted Tiago and Tiago.EV in India.
- The budget-friendly hatchbacks gain a more modern design.
- We expect them to gain a 360-degree camera and six airbags.
Tata is preparing a serious overhaul of its most affordable urban model in India. The company has released the first teaser video of the new Tiago and Tiago.EV, with the full reveal set for May 28.
The original Tiago launched in 2016, picked up a mid-life refresh in 2020, and got minor tweaks in 2025. Tata is calling the 2026 car a new generation, but in reality it is the third and most thorough facelift the nameplate has received, with sharper exterior work and an updated and upgraded cabin.
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The body has been worked over with styling cues that owe more than a little to European hatchbacks like the Opel Corsa. The new front end adopts slimmer headlights and grille, joined by interconnected bumper intakes. The fully electric version sets itself apart with body-colored trim and a matching bumper pattern that, frankly, looks like Tata factory workers forgot to bolt on the actual face.
The profile keeps familiar proportions, but designers found clever ways to freshen it up. Plastic cladding now wraps the wheels arches, extra black trim breaks up the C-pillar, and the new 15-inch wheels with a diamond-cut finish handle the rest of the visual lift.
The rear end has been heavily reworked too, with slimmer full-width taillight clusters and a fresh bumper that now houses the relocated reverse light. The only giveaway between the ICE and EV versions is the Tiago and Tiago.EV badging on the tailgate, since the exhaust pipe is tucked out of sight under the rear bumper anyway.
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Tata has yet to show the interior, which is expected to received better equipment. The cameras mounted on the mirrors suggest the inclusion of a 360-degree camera borrowed from the recently facelifted Tata Punch baby SUV.
The 2025 update brought a redesigned dashboard with a 10.25-inch infotainment display that might be joined by a new digital instrument cluster and redesigned seats with integrated headrests. Furthermore, local media expect the Tiago to gain six airbags as standard, up from the current dual-airbag setup.
Technical specifications remain under wraps, but the latest reports suggest that the Tiago will continue with carry-over powertains. The current naturally-aspirated 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine produces 85 hp (63 kW / 86 PS), while the CNG variant is good for 75 hp (56 kW / 76 PS). The fully electric Tiago.EV is available in medium-range and long-range versions with different power outputs.
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Pricing for the updated models will be announced at the market launch on May 28. Judging from the notable upgrades they might be slightly more expensive compared to their budget-friendly predecessors. To get an idea of how cheap the outgoing Tiago is, it currently starts from as low as Rs. 4.60 Lakhs ($4,800 at current rates) before on-road costs, with the zero-emission Tiago.ev priced from Rs. 7.99 Lakh ($8,300).
Rivals of the Tata Tiago in India include the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.
