Tata Nexon: The SUV That Brings Style and Performance Together

The Indian automotive market has recently seen a surge in compact and subcompact SUVs. Buyers prefer these small yet feature-rich SUVs that offer an SUV’s ruggedness and compact dimensions for easy driving and parking in cities. Tata Motors identified this trend early on and introduced the Nexon sub-4-meter SUV in 2017. 

In the section below, we’ll discuss how Tata Nexon brings up style and performance together.

Striking Exterior Design

The Nexon has a very distinctive design that makes it stand out from typical boxy subcompact SUVs. Tata has enhanced the striking exterior design further in the Nexon facelift. The key highlights include:

• New sleek projector headlamps with LED daytime running lamps
• Sporty front bumper with wide air dam
• Flared wheel arches and black body cladding for that SUV look  
• New 16-inch stylish alloy wheels
• Z-shaped LED tail lamps connected by a light bar across the tailgate
• Shark fin antenna and roof-mounted spoiler 

The Nexon facelift looks fresher, more upmarket, and more premium than before. The coupe-like sloping roofline also adds to the sporty character. It seems more like a mini SUV rather than a hatchback on stilts.

Feature-loaded Cabin

Stepping inside the Nexon is like entering a lounge-like atmosphere. Tata has equipped it with features usually found in more expensive SUVs. Some notable comfort and convenience features include:

• Ventilated leather seats up front
• Multi-function steering wheel  
• Automatic climate control 
• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (lower-spec variants)
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity
• 8-speaker audio system with amplifier
• Electric sunroof
• Push button start/stop, smart key
• Cruise control
• Rear AC vents

There is ample room for five adults inside the cabin and a generous boot space of 350 litres. The flat floor and wide boot opening also make it practical.

Powerful Engine Options

The Nexon facelift continues with the same 1.2L turbo-petrol and 1.5L turbo-diesel BS6 engine options:

Petrol Engine:

• 1.2L turbo-petrol 
• 118.2 BHP power & 170Nm torque
• 5 or 6-speed manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCA

Diesel Engine:

• 1.5L turbo-diesel
• 113.3 BHP power & 260Nm torque
• 6-speed manual / 6-speed AMT

The petrol engine offers a strong mid-range punch, while the diesel motor delivers excellent drivability. For ease of driving, there is also the option of an automated manual transmission (AMT) and for spirited driving, you also get the option of a 7-speed DCA gearbox.

Compact Yet Spacious Dimensions 

Being a sub-4 meter SUV, the Nexon measures just 3,995mm in length. At the same time, it offers good interior space and a large 382-litre boot. Some key dimensions are:

• Length – 3,995 mm  
• Width – 1,804 mm
• Height – 1,620 mm 
• Wheelbase – 2,498 mm
• Ground Clearance – 208 mm 
• Boot space – 382 litres 

The ground clearance of 208mm helps the Nexon easily tackle broken roads or go over speed breakers. At the same time, it retains compact dimensions for city use. 

Safe and Loaded with Tech Features

Tata Motors has equipped the Nexon with many safety and technology features. It has secured a full 5-star adult safety rating in crash tests by Global NCAP. Some safety highlights include:

• Six airbags 
• ABS with EBD and corner stability control 
• ISOFIX child seat anchors
• Reverse parking camera 
• Electronic stability program
• Hill hold control

As for technology, the Nexon offers a lot of segment-first or segment-best features such as:

• A 7-inch floating touchscreen system (lower-spec variants)
• Wearable smart key 
• Multi-drive modes (Eco/City/Sport)
• Automatic headlamps and rain-sensing wipers
• Automatic climate control
• Harman sound system

Attractive Value-for-Money Proposition

The Tata Nexon base variant starts at an attractive on-road price of ₹9.07 lakhs for petrol and ₹12.97 lakhs for diesel. This makes it one of the most affordable subcompact SUVs in its segment. At the same time, Tata has equipped it generously, making it a complete package.

The top-end variants with all the features offer substantial value considering their retail prices. The petrol top model is priced at ₹16.89 lakhs, while the diesel manual tops at ₹18.19 lakhs on-road Delhi.

The automatic variants are also attractively priced, starting from ₹13.48 lakhs for petrol and ₹ 15.29 lakhs for diesel, going up to ₹16.89 lakhs and ₹18.19 lakhs, respectively.

Considering the features, space, and safety, this excellent value-for-money equation makes the Nexon facelift hard to beat. Overall, the Nexon balances style, performance, and sensible pricing enhancing its appeal tremendously.

Conclusion 

The Tata Nexon facelift impresses with its striking looks, feature-loaded cabin, and powerful engine options. It beautifully balances style, features, space, safety, and performance. Add to it the affordable pricing, and the Nexon seems like an irresistible package for anyone looking for a sub-4-meter SUV. It retains the goodness of the earlier Nexon while enhancing it further to be more compelling. This stylish yet sensible compact SUV seems poised to take on its rivals head-on.

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