Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Tiago

Tiago hatchback from Tata Motors was first launched back in 2016 and in the face of enormous competition, has still managed to find favour among a larger number of buyers. Tiago has sought to make a mark for itself courtesy its steady drive characteristics, safety highlights and a price tag that doesn't get one to break bank. But styling hasn't been its main forte ever. And so, enter Tiago NRG - b...

Tiago hatchback from Tata Motors was first launched back in 2016 and in the face of enormous competition, has still managed to find favour among a larger number of buyers. Tiago has sought to make a mark for itself courtesy its steady drive characteristics, safety highlights and a price tag that doesn't get one to break bank. But styling hasn't been its main forte ever. And so, enter Tiago NRG - building on the strengths of the original model but with the claim of looking dapper and possibly driving better.Tata Motors launched Tiago NRG earlier this month at a starting price point of ₹6.46 lakh (ex showroom). While this is for the five-speed manual transmission variant, the one with the automatic gearbox is priced at ₹7.09 lakh (ex showroom). Now as far as pricings go, Tata Motors may just have got it bang on but for the asking price, what is new and what really is different?Plenty. Just read on.Tiago NRG - Energy in looksTiago NRG is clearly primed for attention from a younger car-buying audience While Tiago has been regarded as a safe bet for those who watch their budget closely, the Tiago NRG is a step up for those who may want to also make a statement of sortsTata Motors says that NRG isn't an abbreviation but stands for 'Energy' but it would take more than just a clever wordplay to woo new-age customers Thankfully, Tiago NRG does seem to back itself with visual updates that workThe front and rear bumpers have been reworked and now come with skid plates to add to the car's sporty credentials It may not be a Black Edition but Tiago NRG gets generous doses of the hue - black cladding on the sides, black roof, ORVMs and door handles done in black shade