2017 Tata Tigor XM launched in India
Monday, September 11, 2017
Editor Garipoint
Tata Tigor XM variant launched at Rs 4.99 lakhs

The new 2017 Tata Tigor XM variant has been launched and is priced aggressively at Rs. 4.99 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It's a next-gen trim in the Tigor scale and costs Rs 40,000 additional than the corresponding XE entry-level variant.

Tata Tigor was launched with both petrol and diesel engine alternatives in four variants as XE, XT, XZ, and XZ (O). The new variant XM will be positioned between the XE and XT trims. The petrol variant of Tata Tigor XM is valued at Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-Delhi) and the diesel trim will cost Rs 5.80 lakh (ex-Delhi).

Tata Tigor XM variant gets highlights like central locking with key, power windows at front and rear, follow me headlamps, fabric seat upholstery, and full wheel covers. It additionally gets Connectnext infotainment system by Harman with eight speakers (4 speakers, 4 tweeters) with USB, AUX, radio, Bluetooth connectivity, iPad, and route. It is accessible in Copper Dazzle, Espresso Brown, Pearlescent White, Platinum Silver, Striker Blue and Berry Red colours.

The 2017 XM variant is powered the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 84 hp of power and 114 Nm of torque. Tata Motors guarantees a fuel efficiency of 22 kmpl. The diesel variations get a 1.05-litre three-cylinder, Revotorq unit that creates 70 hp and 140 Nm of peak torque and delivers an ARAI rated fuel economy of 26 kmpl. Both engines are combined to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It has not been made available in an AMT (Automatic Manual Transmission) variant.

Over the most recent one year, Tata Motors has launched latest cars like Tata Tiago, Tigor and Tata Hexa. The company is currently on a transforming journey. In August 2017 sales, the company witnessed a 10.29 percent expansion in passenger vehicle segment for the domestic market. Moreover, Tata Motors has likewise showcased the electric form of its Tiago in the United Kingdom, which may make a big appearance at the 2018 Auto Expo.

In the petrol choice, Tata Tigor XM rivals the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Wagon R in the VXI variants while the diesel take on the Ignis, Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 in their second level variants.