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2026 Tata Tiago facelift in its ICE and electric forms will get a thoroughly revised exterior and interior along with the addition of new features
Tata Motors has confirmed the launch date for the 2026 Tiago facelift and it will boast a reworked exterior, a more equipped cabin and updated powertrain options to the most affordable hatchback in the brand’s lineup. The Tiago EV facelift is expected to follow shortly after with the ICE version taking centre stage at the May 28 event.
The exterior changes will be the most immediately visible judging by the spy shots. Up front, a slimmer grille, reprofiled LED headlamps with a more prominent DRL signature, a revised bumper and fog lamps repositioned lower on the fascia give the facelifted Tiago a sharper face. The overall silhouette stays unchanged but a new multi spoke alloy wheel design – expected in 15 inch size for the ICE version – refreshes the side profile.
The rear gets a redesigned tailgate, updated LED tail lamps with a connected light bar treatment and a flatter bumper bringing the Tiago in line with the visual direction Tata has taken across its newer models. A revised dashboard layout with gloss black elements on the centre console will be available on the inside while a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will sit at the centre.
A 7 inch fully digital instrument cluster is expected to replace the basic MID on the current model and touch based climate control buttons are expected to follow the approach seen on the Punch and Nexon. Ambient lighting, an improved multi speaker audio setup, new upholstery options, a front centre armrest and rear headrests are also likely.
The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 86 PS and 113 Nm will be carried over. It is currently sold with a 5 speed manual and an AMT. The dual cylinder factory fitted CNG variant, which produces 75.5 PS and 96.5 Nm and remains one of very few CNG cars in India to offer AMT, will also remain unchanged.
For the Tiago EV, the 19 kWh entry level battery pack is expected to be dropped with the 24 kWh unit becoming the new base option. A larger 30 kWh battery is possible as the range topping choice offering a claimed range of over 360 km. The 6 in 1 i Drive motor from the recently facelifted Punch EV is also expected to make its way into the updated Tiago EV.
Exterior updates on the electric version will broadly mirror the ICE facelift with revised headlamps, bumpers, alloy wheels and a connected rear lamp treatment. Pricing for the facelifted Tiago ICE is expected to start around Rs 4.75 lakh ex showroom extending to over Rs 8.25 lakh for higher variants. The Maruti Suzuki Swift, Renault Kwid, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Citroen C3 are its primary rivals in the compact hatchback segment.
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