Top 5 reasons the Tata Tiago is the best affordable hatchback in 2025

By Daksh Choudhary01 Jun 2025
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2025 Tata Tiago – Still a small car champion?

The Tata Tiago has long been a go-to for value-conscious buyers, but in 2025, it steps up its game with sharper styling, better tech, and unmatched safety in its class. If you’re shopping for an affordable hatchback, these five reasons explain why the Tiago deserves a serious look in 2025.

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Segment-leading safety—No contest

The Tiago continues to be the only hatchback in its segment with a 4-star Global NCAP safety rating. With a stable body shell and safety features like dual airbags, ABS, EBD, CSC, and ESP (on higher variants), it's leagues ahead of rivals like the WagonR and Celerio in crash protection. Safety-first buyers, this is your answer.

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Serious value for money across variants

Starting at just ₹4.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Tiago offers more car for your cash. Whether it’s the petrol, CNG, or EV version, each trim packs in a strong feature set, solid build, and respectable road manners—making it one of the most value-loaded hatchbacks in India today.

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Loaded with practical features and tech

The 2025 update brings a new 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, cruise control, auto climate control, and a digital cluster—features unheard of at this price point.

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Multiple powertrains, real flexibility

You get petrol, CNG, and even an EV—all in one nameplate. With manual and AMT options available for both petrol and CNG, and a choice between two battery packs for the Tiago.ev, it offers genuine versatility to suit your usage and budget.

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City-friendly yet highway-stable

Despite its compact footprint, the Tiago feels stable at speed and handles rough roads well. Ride comfort is city-friendly, and the steering is light—making it a breeze to park and manoeuvre. 

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