Tata Tiago NRG vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio X: Which affordable cross hatch is better & why

The new Tata Tiago NRG has been launched in India at a price of Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). With the new Tiago NRG, the company intends to make the hatchback more sporty and appealing that will further boost its popularity. The Tata Tiago NRG (pronounced as Energy) primarily competes with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio X and has arrived with multiple exterior and interior changes. Here’s how the two cross hatchbacks compete with each other in different areas.

Design and Styling: The Tata Tiago NRG is based on the standard model and has been given a crosshatch treatment. All thanks to this, the Tata Tiago NRG now has a better road presence as it is taller, wider and longer than the standard model and the ground clearance has also been increased to 180mm. Aesthetics elements that make the Tiago NRG sportier include gloss black ORVMs, black cladding on the bumpers, black cladding on the tailgate side skirts, and new wheel arches. On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio X offers the same treatment over the standard model. The car gets X-themed graphic near the grille along with a protective cladding on side body and a bash plate on the rear.

Interiors: The Tata Tiago NRG gets steering mounted audio controls and six-way adjustable driver seat. The car also has dual airbags, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD along with cornering stability. The car also gets a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with in built navigation. In terms of safety, the new Tiago NRG also has rear parking sensors and driver seat belt reminder. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio X on the other hand, gets a driver airbag as standard while front passenger airbag and ABS are offered as optional.

Engine & Transmission: Tata Tiago NRG gets the same engine options that power the standard model. That said, the cross hatch gets a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.05-litre diesel engine. While the petrol engine is good for churning out respective power and torque outputs of 84 hp and 114 Nm, the diesel engine makes out 69 hp and 140 Nm. The car gets a five-speed manual transmission as standard. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki Celerio X gets power from a 998cc, three-cylinder petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The engine is good for shedding out respective power and torque outputs of 68 hp and 90 Nm. The car gets an option of a five-speed AMT as well.

Features: The cabin of the Tata Tiago NRG gets black treatment and the orange accents around the AC vents and gear lever offer a sporty appeal. The seats get orange stitching that acts as an add on. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio X, on the other hand, gets subtle white highlights against black treatment in the cabin. Also, the black seat variants get orange piping.

Price in India: The new Tata Tiago NRG has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 5.5 lakh for the petrol variant while the diesel trim can be yours for Rs 6.32 lakh. The starting variant of the standard Tiago is available for sale at a price of Rs 4.73 lakh and hence, the NRG demands Rs 77,000 more. On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio X price in India ranges between Rs 4.75 lakh and Rs 5.61 lakh. The base variant of the standard Maruti Celerio can be yours for a price of Rs 4.21 lakh and hence, the Celerio X commands Rs 54,000 over the former. All prices mentioned here are ex-showroom, Delhi.