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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Tata Tiago: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Tiago starts ZAR 482,799 cheaperKaroo Special Edition Storm from ZAR 672,699 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Maximum Power
Karoo Special Edition Storm103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Karoo Special Edition Storm320 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
Karoo Special Edition Storm2179 cc
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Karoo Special Edition Storm10.8 km/l
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
Karoo Special Edition Storm210 mm
Tiago170 mm
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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Karoo Special Edition Storm
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Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2025
Generation
Current local listing
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Hatchback
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Pickup
Compact hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
2055-2155 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger Car
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
35 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
1382 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Length
-
3767 mm
Width
-
1677 mm
Height
-
1535 mm
Wheelbase
-
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
134 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
242 l
Kerb Weight
-
982 kg
Payload Capacity
-
400 kg
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.0 m
Front Headroom
-
990 mm
Rear Headroom
-
920 mm
Front Legroom
-
820 mm
Rear Legroom
-
860 mm
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Load Bed Length
1489 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1520 mm
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Fully Automatic
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.3
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1489 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1520 mm
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
115.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.06
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.5 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
10.8 km/l
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
35
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
2
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Infotainment System
Not Available
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
-
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Tyre Size
Not Available
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
119 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tiago
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
672699 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
672699
224900
Starting Price Zar
672699
224900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Karoo Special Edition Storm and Tiago comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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