Tata Motors recently launched the first CNG-based automatic hatchback in the Indian market, the Tiago iCNG AMT. Tata Motors always wanted its iCNG portfolio to be packed with all features like its petrol vehicles and now the company has launched the CNG AMT range. Here’s all you need to know about the Tiago iCNG.
Tata Tiago iCNG AMT: AMT Gearbox and Engine Specs
An automated manual transmission (AMT) is technically not fully automatic but it still gets the job done and ensures a clutch pedal-less drive experience. The Tiago becomes the first CNG hatchback to be mated to a 5-step AMT.
The Tiago CNG is powered by the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine. In CNG mode, it has an output of 72bhp and 95Nm and in petrol mode it churns out 85bhp and 113Nm of torque.
| 1.2-litre Engine Specs | CNG Mode | Petrol Mode |
| Power | 72bhp | 85bhp |
| Torque | 95Nm | 113Nm |
Tata Tiago iCNG AMT: Price and Variants
Tata Motors launched the Tiago iCNG AMT from Rs 7.90 lakh to Rs 8.90 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. Based on these prices, the AMT is only Rs 55,000 more than its manual variants. The Tiago iCNG AMT is available in three variants — XTA, XZA+ and XZA NRG. There is also XZA+ DT which is dual-tone in colour. Tata Motors has also introduced the new Tornado Blue in the Tiago and Grassland Beige in the Tiago NRG.
| Tiago iCNG AMT Variants | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) |
| XTA | Rs 7.90 lakh |
| XZA+ | Rs 8.80 lakh |
| XZA+ DT (Dual Tone) | Rs 8.90 lakh |
| XZA NRG | Rs 8.80 lakh |
Tata Tiago iCNG AMT: Features
Tata Motors has left no stone unturned as the Tiago iCNG AMT comes packed with tech and comfort features. The top-of-the-line trim gets a 7-inch infotainment system with an 8-speaker music system from Harman. It gets an automatic climate control, steering mounted controls, rain sensing wipers foldable ORVMs and automatic headlights. Apart from this, the Tiago iCNG AMT comes with height adjustable driver seat, an all-digital instrument cluster with a tyre pressure monitoring system and a rear parking camera.
Tata Tiago iCNG AMT: Smart function
Like the other Tata Motors CNG vehicles, the Tiago can also directly be started in CNG mode. With a single ECU, it easily shifts from CNG and petrol without a hitch. This also ensures better performance and efficiency. According to Tata Motors, the Tiago CNG AMT returns 28.06 km/kg. For better boot space, the Tiago gets 60-litre twin-cylinder CNG tanks tucked beneath the floorboard of the luggage area.
Tata Tiago iCNG AMT: Safety
The Tata Tiago iCNG AMT is equipped with twin airbags in the front, an Electronic Brakeforce System (EBD) and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Corner Stability Control, ISOFIX and all seat belt reminders. As it is a CNG-powered vehicle, it gets additional safety features like the ignition switches off if the fuel lid is opened. In a gas leak, the CNG system automatically switches to petrol mode. It also has a Thermal Incident Protection function where the system shuts down the CNG supply to the engine and releases gas from tubes directly into the atmosphere through a special nozzle as a measure of safety.