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Tata Files Design Patent for 2026 Tigor Facelift

Patent drawings show Tiago‑style exterior changes and camera hardware that suggest similar interior tech and EV battery carryover.

Overview

  • Tata Motors has publicly filed design‑patent images for a 2026 Tigor facelift that reveal a slimmer front fascia, revised grille and bumpers, new alloys and connected rear lighting.
  • The sketches include a front camera cutout and cameras in the door mirrors, which reporters interpret as evidence the car will offer a 360‑degree surround‑view camera system.
  • Multiple outlets report the facelifted Tigor is expected to borrow Tiago‑derived cabin upgrades such as a freestanding touchscreen, digital driver display, wireless phone connectivity and auto‑folding ORVMs, though interior details are not confirmed by Tata.
  • Coverage consistently says the Tigor’s existing 1.2‑litre naturally aspirated petrol and CNG powertrains with 5‑speed manual and AMT gearboxes are likely to remain unchanged, while the Tigor EV is expected to reuse the Tiago EV’s 19.2 kWh and 24 kWh battery options and related commercial choices.
  • No official launch date or final specifications have been announced and timing may depend on Tata’s broader facelift schedule and battery supply constraints as the company phases its near‑term EV roll‑out.