Confirmed Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP Launch On October 26
Tata Motors managed to get us excited for the JTP twins with their tasty-looking prototypes at the Auto Expo earlier this year. Now, we've got confirmation that prices for the will be announced on October 26.
First things first, out goes the 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol motor. In its place is the Nexon's 1.2-litre turbocharged motor. With 110PS of power and 150Nm of torque to play with, the Tata twins promise to be fun. What's more, Tata will be offering both cars with a 5-speed manual transmission only. Quick maths will tell you that's 25PS and 36Nm over the standard cars. That's plenty considering the don't lug around a lot of weight.
And it's not just an exercise of plonking a big motor in a small car. Tata has previously confirmed that the JTP twins feature a reworked intake and exhaust system, stiffer set of springs with a lowered ride height and reworked gear ratios as well. A fatter set of rubber (185/65R15) rounds off the upgrades.
As far as the looks are concerned, Tata seems to have gotten the formula right here too. Distinguishing the go-faster versions from their everyday cousins are bigger wheels, smoked out headlamps, generous amounts of red highlights, a small hood vent and dual exhaust tips. Inside, all the dull grey-black dual-tone interior has been ditched in favour of an all-black cabin, with red highlights.
Compared to the show car at Auto Expo 2018, we don't expect much to change in the production-spec version. We're about to find out when we get a sample later this week. Stay tuned to ZigWheels as we bring you all the details on the evil Tata twins.
By Arun Shenoy October 22, 2018 at 07:27PM
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