Tata launched the Nexon back in the year 2017. In the year 2020, the Nexon received a facelift update with some tweaks to the interior, exterior, and a BS6 compliant engine. The Nexon is a sub-4-meter SUV by Tata. The Nexon is the first Indian car to be rated a 5-Star safety rating from Global NCAP. Let’s take a deeper look into the Nexon and find out if it is worth it.
Pros – Handsome Design, Amazing Ride Quality, Feedback Rich Steering
Cons – Fit-Finish Could Have Been Better, Petrol Engine Need Improvement
Tata Nexon Exteriors
Upfront, the car looks modern and muscular. It gets a thick piano-black grille with a sleeker headlamps design. The fog lamps are placed on the bumper, and they get C-shaped inserts around them which look cool to the car. The bumper gets an integrated bull bar and a skid plate, which adds more SUV character to the car. The tri-arrow pattern on the lower part of the bumper is an interesting detail and looks nice. But out of the three spokes of tri-arrow, only two spokes are coloured. The Nexon gets a dual-colour treatment. The strips running across the side and the rear of the car have the same colour as that of the roof. From the side, you can notice the blackened-out C-pillar which gives it a coupe-like design. The 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels look sporty. From the rear, you can again notice the tri-arrow design carried in the taillamps. It also gets a rear skid plate and fake vents, which helps the car in looking wider.
Tata Nexon Interiors
Inside the cabin of the Nexon, the dashboard looks nicely integrated. The dash gets three colour treatment which uplifts the overall cabin experience. The tri-arrow designed has also been carried on the centre panel of the dashboard. On the centre console, the 7-inch infotainment screen is free standing. The chrome around the AC vents looks neatly integrated. The steering gets a flat bottom, and the instrument cluster is now an all-digital unit similar to what you get in the Tiago and Tigor. The layout of the instrument is not the best, and sometimes it is difficult to read the bars of the tachometer. In terms of connectivity, it gets Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, and AUX. The Nexon also gets iRA connected car tech. Other features include an 8-speaker Harman sound system, auto headlamps, auto wipers, electric sunroof, rear AC vents, express cooling function, wearable key, push-button engine start/stop, and much more.
Tata Nexon Space
The front seats are really well-cushioned and provide a good amount of support. The rear seat is also comfortable, and the recline angle is also nice. Headroom and knee room are more than average. However, the rear seat isn’t wide enough so, three people cannot sit comfortably at the back. Storage spaces could have been done better with the Nexon. The bottle holders in the doors are a bit of an ergonomic issue. However, you do get an umbrella holder in the doors. The boot is well-sized and has a capacity of 350-litres.
Tata Nexon Engine Performance
The Nexon is available with two engine options. The 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged Revotron petrol engine churns out 120 PS of power @ 5500 RPM and a torque output of 170 Nm between 1750-4000 RPM. The 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged Revotroq diesel engine churns out 110 PS of power @ 40000 RPM and a torque output of 260 Nm between 1500-2750 RPM. Both the engines come with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed AMT gearbox. You get three drive modes – Eco, City and Sport.
Talking about the 1.2-litre petrol engine, the engine feels smooth and refined when compared to the older engine. Turbo lag can be felt below 2000 RPM. The low end feels a bit unresponsive, and there are some flat spots in the rev band. Once the turbo spools up, the Nexon feels punchy. The 6-speed manual gearbox isn’t the slickest. The throws are long, and the clutch also feels springy. The drive modes are nicely tuned with the engine, and in the sport mode, you can feel the extra kick from the engine.
The diesel engine in the Nexon feels punchy but there is some turbo lag below 2000 RPM. Past 2500 RPM, the engine becomes noisy and can be heard in the cabin. The diesel engine shines best in its midrange.
Tata Nexon Mileage
The Tata Nexon diesel has an ARAI rated fuel efficiency of 22.4 km/l for both manual transmission and AMT. In real-world conditions, you can expect anywhere between 16-18 km/l in city traffic and 19-21 km/l out on the highways. The Tata Nexon petrol has an ARAI rated fuel efficiency of 17.4 km/l for the manual transmission and 16 km/l for the AMT. In real-world conditions, you can expect anywhere between 11-13 km/l in city traffic and 13-15 out on the highways.
Tata Nexon Handling
The Nexon feels very much composed at high speeds. The steering weighs up nicely and has a good amount of feedback. You never feel that you are not connected to the car at any given moment. Even on hard cornering, the Nexon feels confident.
Tata Nexon Comfort
The Nexon excels over broken roads, and there is no doubt in it. The suspension is slightly tuned on the stiffer side, which means you can go over bad roads without even slowing down. There are some thuds heard over the really bad patch of road at low speeds. But once it speeds up, then the ride becomes flat and calm.
Tata Nexon Safety
Tata Nexon is considered the safest car. It got a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. In terms of safety equipment, the Nexon gets dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electric stability program, electric traction control, rollover mitigation, hydraulic brake assist, hill hold control, brake disc wiping and ISOFIX child seat mounts as standard.
Tata Nexon Service
Over the years, Tata has improved its service. Tata has a wide network of service centres across India. The automaker is working its best to provide good service to its customers.
Tata Nexon Price
Following are the prices (on-road Mumbai) of the Tata Nexon Petrol
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XE (MT) – Rs. 8.45 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XM (MT) – Rs. 9.55 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XMA (AT) – Rs. 10.24 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XM (S) (MT) – Rs. 10.15 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XMA (S) (AT) – Rs. 10.84 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZ (MT) – Rs. 10.70 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZ+ (MT) – Rs. 11.62 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZA+ (AT) – Rs. 12.52 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZ+ Dual Tone (MT) – Rs. 12.72 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZA+ Dual Tone (AT) – Rs. 12.72 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZ+ (S) (MT) – Rs. 12.52 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZA+ (S) (AT) – Rs. 13.22 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZ+ (S) Dual Tone (MT) – Rs. 13.42 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZA+ (S) Dual Tone (AT) – Rs. 13.42 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZ+ (O) (MT) – Rs. 12.87 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZA+ (O) (AT) – Rs. 13.57 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZ+ (O) Dual Tone (MT) – Rs. 13.07 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.2 L Petrol XZA+ (O) Dual Tone (AT) – Rs. 13.77 lakhs
Following are the prices (on-road Mumbai) of the Tata Nexon Diesel
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XM (MT) – Rs. 11.27 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XM (S) (MT) – Rs. 11.87 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XMA (S) (AT) – Rs. 12.80 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZ+ (MT) – Rs. 13.61 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZA+ (AT) – Rs. 14.32 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZ+ Dual Tone (MT) – Rs. 14.52 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZA+ Dual Tone (AT) – Rs. 14.52 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZ+ (S) (MT) – Rs. 14.32 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZ+ (S) Dual Tone (MT) – Rs. 14.52 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZ+ (O) (MT) – Rs. 14.68 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZA+ (O) (AT) – Rs. 15.39 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZ+ (O) Dual Tone (MT) – Rs. 14.88 lakhs
- Tata Nexon 1.5 L Diesel XZA+ (O) Dual Tone (AT) – Rs. 15.59 lakhs
Tata Nexon Resale Value
The facelift version of the Nexon relatively new in the market but, because it is quite popular in the market, we can expect a good amount of resale value. The resale value also relies on the condition of the vehicle and the total kilometres driven.
Tata Nexon Colours
The Tata Nexon is offered in the following colours:
- Tactonic Blue
- Foliage Green
- Calgary White
- Flame Red
- Pure Silver
- Daytona Grey
Dual Tone treatment is available in XZ+/ XZA+,XZ+(S)/ XZA+(S) and XZ+(O)/ XZA+(O).
Tata Nexon Specs
Following are the specifications of the BS6 Tata Nexon:
- Engine:- 1199cc, 3 Cylinder, Turbocharged Revotron Petrol | 1497cc, 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged Revotroq Diesel
- Power:- 120 PS @ 5500 RPM | 110 PS @ 4000 RPM
- Torque:- 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 RPM | 260 Nm @ 1500-2750 RPM
- Transmission:- 6-Speed Manual, AMT
- Fuel Efficiency (ARAI):- 17.4 km/l (MT), 16 km/l (AT) | 22.4 km/l (MT/AT)
- Fuel Efficiency (Real World):- 11-13 km/l (City Traffic) 13-15 (Highway) (MT/AT) | 16-18 km/l (City Traffic) 19-21 (Highway) (MT/AT)
- Dimensions (L X W X H):- 3993 mm x 1811 mm x 1606 mm
- Wheelbase:- 2498 mm
- Ground Clearance:- 209 mm
- Kerb Weight:- 1237-1305 kgs
- Fuel Tank Capacity:- 44 litres
- Boot Capacity:- 350 litres
- Turning Radius:- 5.1 metres
- Tyre Size:- 195/60/16 (Steel) (XE, XM, XMA, XM(S), XMA(S), XZ), 215/60,16 (Alloy) (XZA+, XZ+, XZ+(S), XZA+(S), XZ+(O), XZA+(O))
- Suspension:- Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring (Front), Semi-Independent closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber (Rear)
- Brakes:- Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Tata Nexon Variants
The Tata Nexon is offered in the following variants:
- XE (MT)
- XM (MT)
- XMA (AT)
- XM(S) (MT)
- XMA(S) (AT)
- XZ (MT)
- XZ+ (MT)
- XZA+ (AT)
- XZ+(S) (MT)
- XZA+(S) (AT)
- XZ+(O) (MT)
- XZA+(O) (AT)
- XZ+ Dual Tone
- XZ+(S) Dual Tone
- XZ+(O) Dual Tone
- XZA+(S) Dual Tone
- XZA+(O) Dual Tone
Tata Nexon Rating
We give the Tata Nexon a rating of 4/5.
Tata Nexon Upcoming Models
Tata is planning to launch the next generation of the Nexon in 2022. It will be based on the ALFA platform, the same platform on which the Tata Altroz is based. It is expected to get an all-new interior with an updated set of current engines with an option of a dual-clutch transmission.
Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue is offered in three engine options – a 1.2 L petrol, a 1.0 L turbo petrol and a 1.5 L diesel engine. The Venue also gets DCT and iMT transmission options. The 1.0 L turbo petrol engine of the Venue has the same output figures as that of the Nexon. In terms of diesel engine, the Nexon leaps ahead of the Venue. In terms of the dimensions, both the cars are identical in terms of length and height. However, the Nexon is wider by 41 mm than the Hyundai Venue.
Tata Nexon vs Renault Kiger
The Renault Kiger looks more stylish than the Nexon. The Renault Kiger comes with two petrol engine options – a 1.0 L NA, and a 1.0 L turbo. There is also an option of a CVT and an AMT gearbox with the Kiger. The Kiger delivers a good package for its price. In terms of dimensions, both the cars have nearly the same length and height, while in terms of width the Nexon is wider by 61 mm.
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Vitara Brezza
The Maruti Vitara Breeza is offered with a single 1.5 L petrol engine. The power and torque output figures of the Nexon are higher than that of the Vitara Brezza. In terms of the dimensions, the Nexon is wider by 21 mm. However, on the other side, the Maruti Vitara Brezza is taller by 34 mm than the Nexon.
Tata Nexon vs Mahindra XUV 300
The Mahindra XUV 300 is offered with a 1.2 L petrol engine and a 1.5 L diesel engine. The XUV 300 offers great features in comparison with the Nexon. In terms of the power output figures of the petrol engine, the Nexon has comparatively more power, while on the other side the Mahindra XUV 300 has better torque than the Nexon. Talking about the diesel engine, the XUV 300 has more power and torque than the Nexon. In terms of dimensions, the XUV 300 is wider by 10 mm and taller by 21 mm than the Nexon. Both cars are nearly the same in terms of length.
Tata Nexon vs Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport is available with 1.5 L petrol and diesel engine options. In terms of power and torque output figures of the diesel engine, the Nexon leaps over the EcoSport. For the petrol engine, both cars have nearly the same amount of power, while the Nexon produces more torque than the EcoSport. In terms of dimensions, the Nexon is wider by 46 mm than the EcoSport, while the EcoSport is taller by 41 mm than the Nexon.
Tata Nexon vs Honda WR-V
Honda WR-V is offered with a 1.2 L petrol engine and a 1.5 L diesel engine. Power and torque output figures for both the engines in WR-V are significantly lower in comparison to the Nexon. Also, there is no option for automatic transmission in the WR-V. In terms of dimensions, both the cars are nearly the same in terms of length and height, while in terms of width the Nexon is wider by 77 mm.
Tata Nexon vs Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet is offered in three engine options – a 1.2 L petrol, a 1.0 L turbo petrol and a 1.5 L diesel engine. The Sonet also gets a DCT and an iMT transmission option. The 1.0 L turbo petrol engine of the Sonet has the same output figures as that of the Nexon. In terms of diesel engine, the Nexon leaps ahead of the Sonet. In terms of the dimensions, both cars are identical in terms of length. However, the Nexon is wider by 21 mm than the Kia Sonet. On the other side, the Sonet is taller by 36 mm than the Nexon.
Tata Nexon vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the re-badged version of the Maruti Vitara Brezza. The Urban Cruiser is offered with a single 1.5 L petrol engine. The power and torque output figures of the Nexon are higher than that of the Urban Cruiser. In terms of the dimensions, the Nexon is wider by 21 mm. However, on the other side, the Urban Cruiser is taller by 34 mm than the Nexon.
Tata Nexon vs Nissan Magnite
The Nissan Magnite comes with two petrol engine options – a 1.0 L NA, and a 1.0 L turbo. There is also an option of a CVT gearbox with the turbo petrol engine of the Magnite. The Magnite looks good and has some useful features that are not present in the Nexon. The Magnite is also priced attractively. The Magnite has low power compared to the Nexon, while the torque output of both cars is nearly the same. In terms of dimensions, the Nexon is wider by 53 mm and taller by 34 mm than the Magnite.
