Tata Motors forays into CNG section; drives in CNG trims of Tiago, Tigor

Tata Motors on Wednesday forayed into the CNG section with the launch of Tiago and Tigor trims, priced between Rs 6.09 lakh and Rs 8.41 lakh respectively (ex-showroom Delhi).
The Tiago iCNG vary is priced between Rs 6.09 lakh and Rs 7.64 lakh whereas the three variants of Tigor iCNG are tagged at Rs 7.69 lakh, Rs 8.29 lakh and Rs 8.41 lakh respectively.
With the launch, the homegrown auto main plans to strengthen its place within the CNG market which has been rising at a quick tempo.
“It is very clear that the CNG segment is going to witness a steep growth over the next few years. So, therefore in response to this rise in demand, we have chosen two models –Tiago and Tigor to roll out with factory fitted CNG,” Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director Shailesh Chandra instructed PTI in an interplay.

The demand for each economical private mobility in addition to greener, emission pleasant mobility is quickly rising, he added.
Chandra famous that the corporate has been witnessing very sturdy development for its typical product vary and it must maintain exploring for brand new development alternatives out there to provide extra choices to the purchasers.
“In this light, what we have seen is that the demand for CNG cars, especially in the last few years, has gone up tremendously. In the last fiscal the CNG car sales grew by around 60 per cent over the previous financial year (2019-20). In the first half of the current fiscal, the sales have grown by 97 per cent over the same period of 2020-21,” he acknowledged.
Chandra stated the CNG section has witnessed sturdy development whereas demand for diesel powered hatchbacks and compact sedans has fully vanished after the approaching of BSVI emission rules.
“Besides, the increase in cost of petrol and diesel in the last few years has led the customers to look at CNG options,” Chandra stated whereas elaborating on the elements which have helped gross sales of CNG automobiles develop over the previous couple of years.
He famous {that a} speedy improve within the community of CNG stations throughout the nation has additionally inspired the purchasers to go for the CNG automobiles.
“There are already 3,500 outlets and the government has set a target of having 10,000 stations over the next few years. So there is an enabling environment,” Chandra acknowledged.
When requested in regards to the firm’s gross sales expectations from the section, he famous: “We would be keen to have at least 30-35 per cent penetration in the models which we introduce with CNG. So 30-35 per cent of whatever we sell in Tiago and Tigor is the kind of number we would be targeting.” On popping out with CNG trims in different fashions, Chandra stated the corporate retains exploring varied choices and all fashions have been candidates for the clear know-how going forward.
“Currently, the CNG option is most relevant for Tiago and Tigor as the diesel option in these models has completely gone away,” he added.
Chandra stated the corporate’s iCNG vary presents sturdy efficiency, a variety of premium options, up market interiors and uncompromised security.
“Developed on the four-pillars of design, performance, safety and technology, the feature rich iCNG technology will further expand the appeal of our popular ‘New Forever’ range of cars and SUVs to open new vistas for growth,” he acknowledged.

The new Tiago iCNG and Tigor iCNG are powered by 1.2 litre BSVI engine which produces most energy of 73PS – the very best for any CNG automobile on this section.
The iCNG automobiles include seamless shifting of gasoline modes from petrol to CNG and vice-versa.