Sipradi Traders Private Limited, authorised distributer of Tata Motors for Nepal, on Sunday launched the Tata Tiago hatchback car.The new vehicle, which comes with a starting price of Rs2.25 million, can be booked at Tata showrooms across the country. The car will be showcased at the NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu on August 30.With inputs from Tata’s design studios in India’s Pune, the UK and Italy, the sporty new hatchback’s appealing exterior design has a dynamic silhouette to emphasise the compact look and sharp design, the company said in a statement. The new three-dimensional “T” loge placed in a semi vertical position on the signature hexagon grill, gives it a bold, expressive face with a confident, agile stance, it claimed.The vehicle’s interiors have been crafted with utmost precision for a premium feel. The geometric texture accented with chrome handles, knitted fabrics, colour harmony, layered design theme with a dual tone interior, customizable air vents, premium graphics on the fabric and body hugging seat bolsters all give it an upmarket, inviting feel, the company added. The stylish design is complemented by enhanced performance and driving dynamics. The 1.2 litre petrol engine has been indigenously developed by the company and globally benchmarked for a refined road performance, read statement. It claimed the car offers a fuel efficiency of 23.84 kmpl under test conditions as per Automotive Research Association of India certification. -