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Tiago starts ZAR 160,000 cheaperT8 Double Cab from ZAR 349,900 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
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Specification
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Maximum Power
T8 Double Cab104 kW @ 3600 rpm
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T8 Double Cab320 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
T8 Double Cab1999 cc
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T8 Double Cab15.38 km/l
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
T8 Double Cab220 mm
Tiago170 mm
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JAC T8 Double Cab
T8 2.0L CTi Super Lux 4x2
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African T8 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab bakkie
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type
Double-cab pickup
Passenger Car
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Length
5325 mm
3767 mm
Width
1880 mm
1677 mm
Height
1830 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
242 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2755 kg
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
900 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
990 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
920 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
820 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
860 mm
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Engine
2.0-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
1999 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
104 kW @ 3600 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
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
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Gearbox
6-speed manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.06
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4×2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 3-4
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Fully Automatic
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Blue; Red; White; Silver; Grey; Black
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Approach Angle
30.9 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
23.3 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual handbrake
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
119 g/km
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Ownership Role
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
434900 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
434900
224900
Starting Price Zar
434900
224900
Spec
T8 Double Cab
Tiago
Warranty
Not Officially Disclosed
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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