Saar: While the hot-hatch is priced at Rs 6.39 lakh, the go-fast sub-4 metre sedan will cost you Rs 7.49 lakh.

Ever wanted a new go-fast car but didn’t want to spend a six-figure sum? Well, your prayers might just have been answered. Meet the JTP derivatives of the Tata Tiago and the Tata Tigor. While the former carries a price tag of Rs 6.39 lakh, the latter is priced at Rs 7.49 lakh (both prices are introductory in nature and ex-showroom Delhi). Both models have been co-developed by Tata Motors and Jayem Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. The companies have joined forces to create a joint venture (JV) called JT Special Vehicles (JTSV). It is this JV that will produce more performance-oriented iterations of Tata models in the future.

So, what has JTSV done to create these hot versions of the Tiago and Tigor? First of all, the company took the standard petrol-powered versions of the duo and fitted a reworked 1.2-litre, turbocharged, 3-cylinder petrol engine. In both models, the engine produces 114PS of power and 150Nm of torque. Do the math and you’ll get an additional 29PS/36Nm of oomph at tap. The only gearbox that’s offered with this engine is a 5-speed manual which feeds the power to the front wheels only. Tata Motors claims that the duo can complete the 0-100kmph sprint in about 10 seconds and reach a limited top speed of 160kmph.

To make the most of the on-board power, JTSV has made some other mechanical changes as well. For a start, the ground clearance has been lowered on both the models by 4mm, and it is now rated at 166mm. The suspension and steering setups have been optimised to complement the extra grunt. And, the models run on fatter 185-section tyres wrapped around 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

As far as styling is concerned, both models feature sportier front and rear bumpers, an enlarged grille, chrome-ringed headlamps (just like the ones we saw in the refreshed Tata Tigor) and sporty side skirts. If all that is a bit old-school for you, the JTP cousins also feature a rear spoiler, a contrast roof, contrast OVRMs, a dual-pipe exhaust, a hood scoop and JTP badges on the front grille, fenders and on the tailgate.

Tata Tiago JTP

Inside the cabin, the bold and sporty styling continues with red surrounds on the AC vents along with the all-black theme. Then there’s contrasting stitching on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, the seats and the gear-shift gaiter. The black seats feature red hexagonal patters stitched into them and the pedals get sporty aluminium covers. On the features front, both cars get dual airbags, ABS with corner stability control and a Harman-engineered 5.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system mated to an 8-speaker sound system.

Tata Tigor JTP

So, there you have it. If you want either of them, you can reserve yours with a minimum booking amount of Rs 11,000. But it isn’t that simple to get one right away. Tata Motors has decided to start the innings of JTP-marked cars in select cities of just eleven states across India. The list includes union territories of Delhi and Chandigarh, along with the states – Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. The trouble is that a dedicated team will have to service these two models and only the aforementioned states and UTs currently have the expertise.