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Specification
B03X
Tiago
Maximum Power
B03X-
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
B03X-
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
B03X-
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B03X-
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
B03X-
Tiago170 mm
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B03X
Tiago
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B03X electric compact SUV; final local derivative matrix pending
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
Active
Segment
Compact electric SUV
Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger Car
Model Introduced Year
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2025
Facelift History
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Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
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2025
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Engine
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1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
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Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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1199 cc
Cylinders
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3
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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12
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
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Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
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10.7:1
Bore
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77 mm
Stroke
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85.8 mm
Maximum Power
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63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
FWD
Transmission
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5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
-
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
115.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
New passenger vehicle
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
224900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
224900
Starting Price Zar
-
224900
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Length
-
3767 mm
Width
-
1677 mm
Height
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1535 mm
Wheelbase
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2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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242 l
Kerb Weight
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982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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1382 kg
Payload Capacity
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400 kg
Towing Capacity
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0 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.0 m
Front Headroom
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990 mm
Rear Headroom
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920 mm
Front Legroom
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820 mm
Rear Legroom
-
860 mm
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Gearbox
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5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
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Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
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No
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
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4.06
Number of Gears
-
5
Transmission Type
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Manual
Clutch Type
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Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
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Standard
Gear Shift Type
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Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
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FWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Manual
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
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4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
5
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
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20.00 km/l
City Mileage
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13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
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16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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35 l
Emission Standard
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BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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No
Real-world Mileage
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20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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35
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Airbags
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2
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
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Standard
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Standard
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
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Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
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Standard
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Standard
Side Airbags
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Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
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Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Cruise Control
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
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Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
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Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
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Standard
Rear View Camera
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HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
360 Degree Camera
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Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
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Not Available
Auto Wipers
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Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard
Reverse Camera
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HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Seat Material
-
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
-
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
-
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Climate Control
-
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
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Standard
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
-
Fully Automatic
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Infotainment System
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10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
-
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
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New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen
-
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
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10.25-inch
Spec
B03X
Tiago
LED Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
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Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
-
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Tyre Size
-
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
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Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
-
15-inch
Handbrake Type
-
Manual handbrake
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Front Suspension
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Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
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Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
B03X
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
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119 g/km
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Service Plan
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2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
B03X
Tiago
Warranty
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5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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