Performance cars from Tata Motors: Tiago & Tigor JTP versions explained in images

In a first, Tata Motors has now finally launched the performance version of its Tiago and Tigor cars that it has built with Coimbatore based Jayem Automotive. Tata Tiago JTP and Tata Tigor JTP get some new aggressive styling with new body kits, upgraded sporty interiors and a powerful engine. Tata Tiago JTP is priced at Rs 6.39 lakh while the Tigor JTP sedan costs Rs 7.49 lakh (Ex-Showroom) and is on sale pan India at Tata Motors' dealerships.

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So what does JTP stands for? Jayem Tata Performance is the answer and the partnership between the two started years back and we have seen Jayem Auto also making a super Nano and a performance version of Tata Indica. Jayem also has expertise in EVs and there is a possibility that it might revive the Tata Nano in an electric avatar. Tata Tiago JTP seen in this image gets new performance kits as a standard offering. The Tata Tiago JTP also weighs about 50 kgs lighter than the standard Tata Tiago and can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 10 seconds.

The new body kit on the JTP versions of Tiago and Tigor features a modified bonnet and new front bumper along with a larger grille. Both the cars also get projector headlamps with chrome that we have also seen on the newly launched 2018 Tata Tigor.

Gubbi Nagbhushan, CEO, JTSV, said “We at JTSV are excited to launch the first 2 cars of JTP range of vehicles. The Tiago and Tigor are extremely capable products, which have further been boosted with Jayem’s technical know-how of developing performance cars. Targeted at the urban customers who are driving enthusiasts with a hidden streak of adventure, the Tiago JTP and the Tigor JTP have been engineered to provide customers with the thrill of driving.”

Both Tata Tiago and Tata Tigor JTP gets new leather seats with more lumbar support for enhanced sporty appeal. It gets JTP branding on the seats and all-black interiors. The rear seat also gets arm rest holders.

Tata Tigor and Tata Tiago JTP gets 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels as a standard offering.

Both of these performance oriented cars are powered by a 1.2L turbocharged petrol motor borrowed from the Tata Nexon. It sheds a power of 112 hp and 150 Nm of torque mated to a 5-Speed Manual gearbox. It also gets Multi Drive Modes – City and Sport and is equipped with performance-oriented intake and exhaust systems.

Mayank Pareek, President Passenger Vehicles, Tata Motors, said, "The JTP range of cars have been designed and engineered with precision to keep the excitement & passion of motoring alive and reverse the commoditization of car purchase. Customers can enjoy their city drive and experience the thrill of driving with these cars. The JTP products will also have a halo effect on the Tiago and Tigor brands.”