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Tata Motors believes there is still a market for beefy-looking hatchbacks, so they have returned with the Tiago NRG. The Tiago hatchback received a major facelift last year, Tata has also decided to give the same treatment to the NRG. So what's new? We find out.

The Tata Punch is currently one of the best-selling models from the carmaker's portfolio. We believe a CNG-powered version would make its case stronger and guess what? It is coming soon. It will share its engine option with the Altroz. Likewise, it will be made available with a similar twin-cylinder kit in the boot. Our first impressions of the premium hatchback are out here, and we shall now delve into the details of the new Punch i-CNG. Before we begin, let us bring to your notice that the one displayed at the 2023 Auto Expo looked identical to the standard Punch. The only difference between the two in terms of looks was the ‘i-CNG’ badge on the boot.

This is the new CNG variant of the Tata Altroz. It joins the CNG portfolio of the carmaker, alongside the Tiago and Tigor. Its prime competitors are the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza which are also offered in CNG versions but fewer variants; the Altroz CNG can be had in as many as six variants. Does this and the new segment-first features make it any good? We find out in this review.

The Renault Triber has made a comeback in the CarWale garage.

The way things are being planned, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex-fuel (FF) is set to become India's first mass-segment flex-fuel car. It's one of the answers to the never-ending quest for alternative fuels for cars. The Wagon R FF is designed to run on any ethanol-petrol blend and will eventually help reduce tailpipe emissions. It also goes without saying it will comply with the upcoming and more stringent BS6 phase-II emission norms. The prototype exhibited at Maruti's pavilion at the 2023 Auto Expo looked exactly the same as the standard Wagon R on sale in India, save for the fluorescent badging. We believe the 'Flex-Fuel' branding on the side will be mellowed down in the production avatar. However, the bright green embellishments may be retained to display its green, environment-friendly avatar.

The Tata Tiago NRG now gets the CNG with AMT unit with the XZA variant.

Prices in India start from Rs. 6.13 lakh (ex-showroom) and can be had in both manual and automatic gearbox options

The Altroz Racer was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo.

A pleasant drive to the office is one way to beat the Monday blues. With the new 2024 Renault Triber, that comes easy.

The Wagon R CNG is only available with the 1.0-litre petrol engine