Tata Motors had showcased a performance-oriented Tigor JTP variant at the 2018 Auto Expo. The company has now commenced testing of the same.
The Tata Tigor JTP was recently spotted on test along with the Tata Tiago JTP in Coimbatore. RavenRavi, a member of Team-BHP forum had shared the spy images along with links to the video uploaded by Vipraajesh N G on YouTube.
The Tata Tigor JTP that was showcased at the Auto Expo was powered by a 1.2L turbocharged Revotron petrol engine. It has performance-oriented intake and exhaust systems and the motor produced 110 PS of power and 150 Nm of torque. The engine was mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The compact sedan was equipped with a retuned suspension and was also lowered to improve its handling.
To distinguish it from the regular model, the Tigor JTP features redesigned bumpers with larger grilles, smoked projector headlamps, vents on bonnet and fenders, 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. The compact sedan also had red painted ORVMs and a glossy black roof.
Inside, the car gets an all-black theme along with red trims around the AC vents. It also gets aluminium pedal and premium leather upholstery on seats & steering along with contrast red stitching to give the cabin a sporty look.
Other features include automatic climate control and a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with eight speakers. The car is also equipped with dual-front airbags and ABS with EBD and CSC.
2018 Tata Tigor JTP Price:
The Tata Tigor JTP is expected to be priced around INR 7 lakhs and INR 8 lakhs ex-showroom.
2018 Tata Tigor JTP Spy Images: