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</p><p>&nbsp; After years of struggling and products like Zest and Bolt not bringing as many numbers as expected, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://carhunt.in/Brand/Tata">Tata Motors</a> has finally struck the chord with car buyers via <u><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://carhunt.in/Tata/Tiago">Tiago</a></u> hatchback. Tata Motors has regained the no. 3 spot in automotive market in Q1 FY2016-17, overtaking Honda in the process. Critically acclaimed, Tata’s new hatchback saw positive reviews about the quality quotient leap Tata seems to have achieved. Initially named Zica, Tata Motors was spot on and briskly changed the name thanks to biological connection of that name with a deadly virus. Tiago is considered to be one the best products from Tata since they stunned the world with Indica and Safari. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp; Simultaneously, <u><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://carhunt.in/Brand/Honda">Honda</a></u> might be feeling the heat from intensifying competition. <u><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://carhunt.in/Honda/Amaze">Amaze</a></u>, Honda’s compact sedan had been a consistent seller but in first quarter of this year, its sales have fallen. The best seller for Honda remains City, but it's also facing stiff competition from <u><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://carhunt.in/Brand/Maruti_Suzuki">Maruti Suzuki’s</a></u> <u><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://carhunt.in/Maruti_Suzuki/Ciaz">Ciaz</a></u>. The fresh design and better quality has seen Tiago gather more than 22,000 booking. What’s equally surprising is that even petrol variant seems to be bringing in impressive volumes. Earlier, Tata Motor’s petrol engines were not considered competent enough and this also restricted sales. Tiago has changed that for good, though real change in perception was commenced by Zest with Turbocharged petrol unit which also has selectable drive modes. Even Tiago has selectable drive modes which is something unique, not offered by rivals. </p>&nbsp; Coming to numbers, total sales of Tata Motors in Q1 FY2016-17 stood at 28,598 units edging out Honda that clocked 26,617 units. Tiago also has benefited from newer petrol and diesel engines. A much needed change for a freshly designed hatchback competing in Indian small car space. The petrol engine Tiago is powered by 1.2 liter, 3 cylinder engine that puts out 85 BHP@6000 RPM and torque of 114 NM@3500 RPM and ARAI rated fuel economy is 23.8 kmpl. Diesel unit is a 1.05 litre, 3 cylinder engine developing 70 BHP@4000 RPM with torque figure of 140 Nm@1800-3000 RPM. This diesel engine literally sips fuel and ARAI fuel economy is an incredible 27.28 kmpl, something we Indians never cease to appreciate!<br><p></p><p>Source: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/tiago-drives-tata-motors-to-3rd-slot-in-car-segment/article8850267.ece">The Hindu BusinessLine</a></p>