Tata Motors showcases Tigor sedan and Nexon SUV in Geneva

Along with the Racemo sportscar, Tata Motors has also displayed the Tigor compact sedan and a special edition of the Nexon compact SUV at the Geneva Motor Show.

Earlier known by its project name, Kite 5, the Tigor is being showcased in a special 'Geneva Edition' version at the show. The front grille of the sedan features a chrome strip that extends into the projector headlamps to give the car an upmarket look. The rear section gets a sporty appearance, complete with LED tail-lamps. The swooping roof flows almost coupé-like into the boot section; it's a look Tata’s marketers call ‘Styleback’.

On the inside, Tata’s enhanced focus on in-car connectivity and entertainment is evident as the Tigor comes equipped with a touchscreen system, as on the Zest, Bolt and Hexa. The system, developed jointly with Harman, gets eight speakers and features park assist functionality as well as a rear camera.

The Tigor showcased at the Geneva motor show is powered by an 85hp 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Revotron petrol engine shared with the Tiago. Upon launch in India, the Tigor is likely to come with an option of a 70hp 1.05-litre Revotorq diesel. Both engines will be mated to five-speed manual gearboxes as standard with automated manual transmissions expected as options.

Nexon makes an impact
The sub-four-metre Nexon compact SUV, also showcased at the Auto Expo 2016 in near- production-ready guise, has kept much of the 2014 concept’s striking design essence. Dubbed ‘Geneva Edition’, the Nexon features a prominent grille and projector headlamps with DRLs that stretch back over the bonnet. The tail-lamps are LED and the vehicle features a contrast colour tone. Lending the SUV a sporty look are 17-inch alloy wheels as well as integrated roof rails.

Just like the exterior, the sleek design theme continues in the cabin. The dashboard design is stylish and the interiors use premium materials. There are plenty of storage areas, including bottle and cup holders, handbag hangers along with laptop and iPad trays. Other features include automatic climate control with rear AC vents to improve rear passenger comfort.

As with the Tigor, the Nexon also features an infotainment system that has been developed jointly with Harman. There is a dash-top-mounted 6.5-inch touchscreen unit which includes features such as voice command recognition.

The Nexon complies with all upcoming safety regulations in India, according to the carmaker. It comes equipped with front dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX mounts at the rear. There is also a rear-view camera interface with an in-built touchscreen infotainment system.

The SUV showcased at the motor show comes equipped with a four-cylinder 1.5-litre diesel engine. Upon launch in India, Tata is likely to offer an option of a turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol engine. Both engines will be mated to a new six-speed manual gearbox.

Tata Motors will aim to stand out of the crowd with the Nexon when it launches later this year in the hugely competitive compact SUV segment. It will be up against the likes of the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport and the Mahindra TUV300.