Tata Motors In Collaboration With JT Special Vehicles Introduces The Performance Oriented Tiago JTP And Tigor JTP
JT Special Vehicles (JTSV), a 50:50 Joint Venture between Tata Motors and Jayem Automotives, launched its much-anticipated JTP range of performance vehicles. With a sporty bits on the outside and performance bits under the hood, the Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP will be available at select Tata Motors dealerships from early November 2018, at a starting price of INR. 6.39 Lakhs for the Tiago JTP and INR. 7.49 Lakhs for the Tigor JTP, ex-showroom, New Delhi. Motoring enthusiasts can book these cars starting today at select Tata Motors dealership with a down payment of INR 11,000.
The joint venture between Tata Motors and Jayem Auto focuses on design and development of performance cars, including the uniquely styled parts. The joint venture enables faster development, specialized capabilities, and access to true performance motoring pedigree.
Manufactured at the Tata Motors Sanand facility, the Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP are powered with the 1.2L turbocharged new generation Revotron petrol engine. These cars with the JTP moniker are engineered to deliver the thrill of driving with 114PS power and 150Nm torque and will come with Tata’s Multi Drive Modes – City and Sport. Equipped with performance-oriented intake and exhaust systems, these vehicles come with a 5 speed manual transmission with optimized gear ratios & final drive for superior acceleration and exciting performance to help provide its drivers with an better driving experience. The Suspension setup has been tuned with lower ride height for improved driving dynamics. Capped at a maximum speed of 160 kmph, the car can go from 0-100km/h in 10 seconds.
These JTP cars are not only performance oriented under the hood but also provide the customers with a dynamic sporty look. There are some go fast bits on the outside with new front end design with large grill, smoked projector headlamps, bonnet and fender vents, 15” diamond cut alloy wheels and side skirts. Building on the sporty interior design, the all black interiors with sporty accents on AC vents, premium leather-wrapped steering with contrast red stitching and performance aluminium pedals provide the inmates with sporty yet luxurious feel. Overall the JTP cars look “sporty” in a subtle manner which we think is the way to go.
Mr. Mayank Pareek, President Passenger Vehicles, Tata Motors, said, “The JTP range of cars have been designed and engineered with precision to keep the excitement & passion of motoring alive and reverse the commoditization of car purchase”
According to Mr. Gubbi Nagbhushan, CEO, JTSV, “We at JTSV are excited to launch the first 2 cars of JTP range of vehicles. The Tiago and Tigor are extremely capable products, which have further been boosted with Jayem’s technical know-how of developing performance cars.”
About Jayem Automotives
Jayem Automotives is an independent Automotive R & D Company involved in the design, development, testing and manufacturing of a wide range of automotive components, systems and prototypes.
Jayem has an unrivalled legacy and is sharply focused on its philosophy “From Art to Part”. The company has the right resources and expertise to go from concept to part or system design, development and testing. Since inception, it has leveraged its extensive expertise, cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to offer frugal solutions that add value to customers.
