Hatchback Petrol Manual FWD 5-seat

Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback Current version 2025 Body style Hatchback
Tiago 1.2 XM MT is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.
ZAR 189,900
On-road in
ZAR 200,809
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 189,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,900
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,500
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,800
Insurance
ZAR 1,709
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 189,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 3,299/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1199cc (1.2L) Torque:113Nm (83 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:170mm (6.7″) Power:63kW (84 bhp) Boot242L (8.5 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 20.00 km/l (47 mpg)
City 13.3 km/l (31 mpg)
Highway 16.6 km/l (39 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 3,299
Total Interest
ZAR 47,933
Total Payable
ZAR 197,933
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT

Tiago 1.2 XM MT is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.

The Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT is aimed at buyers who want the core mechanical package without paying for the larger infotainment and convenience additions fitted higher in the range. Its 1,199 cc three-cylinder Revotron petrol engine is naturally aspirated and produces 63 kW at 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm at 3,300 rpm. Those numbers describe an everyday small-car powertrain rather than a performance one: the useful questions are whether the driver is comfortable changing gears in traffic and whether the car will often carry several adults or luggage on faster roads. The XM's compact 3,767 mm length is helpful in crowded streets and parking bays, while the 2,400 mm wheelbase allows Tata to provide five seats in a small footprint. Safety fundamentals include dual front airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, rear parking sensors, three-point seat belts for every seating position and ISOFIX child-seat mountings. It includes manual air conditioning, a digital instrument display, tilt steering adjustment, a height-adjustable driver's seat, central locking, four powered windows and fabric upholstery. The manual gearbox gives the driver direct control of the modest engine, which can be useful when joining traffic or preparing for an overtake. The XM therefore makes most sense as a disciplined value purchase: it supplies a confirmed engine, compact dimensions and essential safety equipment, while leaving technology and cosmetic upgrades to the costlier versions. XM is the entry derivative, combining the shared Tiago petrol engine with a five-speed manual and the range's most focused equipment list. The Tiago 1.2 XM MT has a clearer South African buying case when its hatchback shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a South African price reference of R189,900 and engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size

Tata Tiago — Quick Facts

Tata Tiago Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.2 XM MT Base Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Manual ZAR 189,900
1.2 XT MT Mid Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Manual ZAR 214,900
1.2 XZ+ MT Top Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Manual ZAR 224,900
1.2 XT AMT Mid Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Automatic ZAR 224,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.2 XM MT Base Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Manual ZAR 189,900
1.2 XT MT Mid Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Manual ZAR 214,900
1.2 XZ+ MT Top Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Manual ZAR 224,900
1.2 XT AMT Mid Petrol Efficiency20.00 km/l Automatic ZAR 224,900
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Tata Tiago Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2025
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Model Year
2026
Production Status
Active
Segment
Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Length
3767 mm
Width
1677 mm
Height
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
242 l
Kerb Weight
965 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1365 kg
Payload Capacity
400 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
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
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
Cylinders
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Bore
77 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
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
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
65.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.1 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
LSD Available
No
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Axle Layout
4x2
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.06
Number of Gears
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual gear lever
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
35
Auto Start Stop
No
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
Highway Mileage
16.6 km/l
City Mileage
13.3 km/l
Claimed Mileage
20.00 km/l
Brake Assist
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Airbags
2
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
BA
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Melange Fabric Seats
Steering Wheel Material
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Seat Material
Melange Fabric Seats
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Climate Control
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Manual
Android Auto
Not Available
Touchscreen
Not Available
USB Ports
Standard
Infotainment System
FM/AM Radio with USB
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Number of Speakers
2
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Fully Digital Cluster
Roof Rails
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
Disc
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Tyre Size
175/65 R14
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
14-inch
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Price Zar
189900 ZAR
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Starting Price
189900
Starting Price Zar
189900

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19 non-empty identity, provenance, and legacy source fields are retained here for review. They are not mixed into the buyer-facing specification table. The supplied pack has no values for 575 of the 813 specification-contract fields on this page, so those blank fields remain omitted.

Market
South Africa
Brand
Tata
Brand Slug
tata
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
Tata
Model
Tiago
OEM URL
https://tatacars.co.za/tiago/overview
Source Name
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South Africa
Source Page URL
https://tatacars.co.za/api/model/Tiago/ICE/6805e9849033c7a3cfad4fbb
Source URL
https://tatacars.co.za/assets/TATA-TIAGO-BROCHURE-BaaPfU9j.pdf
Variant
1.2 XM MT
Fuel Economy Combined
5.0
Fuel Efficiency
5.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
5.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption
5.0
Claimed Fuel Consumption
5.0 l/100km
Average Fuel Consumption
5.0
Price Source
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South Africa current price selector
Driving fit

Where the Tata Tiago Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

A shopper researching Tiago 1.2 XM MT should separate need from showroom appeal. If a South African price reference of R189,900 solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
Around town, Tiago 1.2 XM MT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The urban test for Tiago 1.2 XM MT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a South African price reference of R189,900 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice for Tiago 1.2 XM MT. Check the mirrors and camera yourself, and remember that short journeys, idling and heavy air-conditioning use can move fuel consumption away from the laboratory figure for Tiago 1.2 XM MT
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Tiago 1.2 XM MT out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 63 kW @ 6000 rpm feels on a gradient
Off-Road
Ground clearance is listed at 170 mm, giving useful margin over uneven urban surfaces without turning the Tiago into an off-road vehicle. If the Tiago 1.2 XM MT will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it
4.0/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.0 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-02

Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT — Should You Buy It?

4.0/5
Tata Tiago XM MT desk review: focused on essentials
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-02

This rating is a desk assessment of Tata South Africa's published XM equipment and technical data, not a road test or owner survey. The derivative earns credit for a compact body, useful ground clearance, essential restraint and braking features, and a straightforward five-speed manual powertrain. Value is moderated by the absence of a factory touchscreen, reversing camera, electronic stability control and hill-hold assistance that appear higher in the range. Practicality is sound for ordinary urban use but the 242-litre boot and modest naturally aspirated output require realistic expectations. The score reflects a credible entry car for the right manual buyer while preserving a clear reason to consider XT.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 3.8/5 · 20%
3.8/5
Value 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Practicality 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Ownership 4.0/5 · 15%
4.0/5
Powertrain suitability 3.8/5 · 15%
3.8/5
Comfort & technology 3.8/5 · 10%
3.8/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Tiago 1.2 XM MT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Tiago 1.2 XM MT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a South African price reference of R189,900 and accept the limitation represented by a 5-Speed Manual transmission

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Hatchback
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R189,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 63 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Tiago 1.2 XM MT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Tiago 1.2 XM MT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Tiago 1.2 XM MT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Tiago 1.2 XM MT budget.
  • ✕A short Tiago 1.2 XM MT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Tiago 1.2 XM MT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Tiago 1.2 XM MT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Tiago 1.2 XM MT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Tiago 1.2 XM MT stock and support terms.

Tata Tiago FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT is R189,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.2 XM MT, 1.2 XT MT, 1.2 XZ+ MT, 1.2 XT AMT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT is 170 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT is 1199 cc, with output shown as 63 kW (84 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Tata Tiago 1.2 XM MT is around 20.00 km/l.

A shopper researching Tiago 1.2 XM MT should separate need from showroom appeal. If a South African price reference of R189,900 solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

Around town, Tiago 1.2 XM MT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The urban test for Tiago 1.2 XM MT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Tiago 1.2 XM MT out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 63 kW @ 6000 rpm feels on a gradient

Buyers researching the Tata Tiago often compare it with rivals such as Suzuki Celerio , Suzuki S-Presso , Renault Kwid , Renault Kwid Limited Edition , Toyota Vitz . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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