Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon is a popular model in the compact-SUV segment of the Indian market. The SUV recently received a much-required mid-cycle refresh, making it look more sporty and modern than before.

Starting with the front, the Tata Nexon has now been refreshed to the new ‘Impact 2.0’ design language of the brand. This includes an updated set of projector headlamps, which are now much sleeker than before. Tata has also raised the bonnet and flattened it, allowing the grille to be more upright. 

The headlamps also come with integrated LED DRLs, while the bumper features a pair of fog lamps. The central part of the front bumper also comes with a large central air intake with a skid plate at its bottom part and other styling elements as well. 

The side and rear profile of the SUV, however, remains mostly similar to the previous model. Important changes include the newly designed diamond-cut alloy wheels and the updated tail lights at the rear. The updated SUV also comes with the ‘NEXON’ badging at the centre of the boot-lid, similar to other Tata models such as the Harrier and the Altroz.

Inside, the Tata Nexon features a highly updated cabin, with a three-tone layout. The dashboard has been updated as well and now features a host of equipment and connected technology; all of which makes the SUV feel more premium and upmarket than the previous model.

The Tata Nexon SUV is offered in both petrol and diesel engine options. Both engines have been updated to meet the new stringent BS6 emission norms. This includes a 1.2-litre Revotron engine and a 1.5-litre Revotorq engine.

The 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol ‘Revotron’ engine produces 120bhp at 5000rpm and 170Nm of peak torque at 1750rpm. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel, on the other hand, churns out 110bhp at 4000rpm and 260Nm of peak torque at 1500rpm. Both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual gearbox and the optional automatic transmission as well.

The Tata Nexon comes with a fuel tank capacity of 44-litres. The petrol-powered SUV claims an ARAI-certified fuel economy figure between 17km/l and 21km/l for the manual and automatic variants. 

The diesel-powered Tata Nexon, on the other hand, claims an ARAI-certified mileage between 21km/l and 24km/l, depending on the transmission.

The updated Tata Nexon SUV now comes with a host of added features and equipment, along with some of the ones carried forward from the previous model. Some of the key features on the Tata Nexon include LED DRLs, projector headlamps, LED taillights, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, electric sunroof, electrically-adjustable ORVMs, seven-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with connected technology, digital instrument cluster, rear AC vents, rear armrest, multi-functional steering wheel, cooled and illuminated glove box, 60:40 rear seat split, smart key with push-button stop/start and many more.

Safety features on the Tata Nexon: dual airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, rollover mitigation, traction control, ISOFIX, reverse parking camera and seatbelt pretensioners; among others.

The Tata Nexon is a popular SUV and the new updates have made it even more attractive than before. The new design updates have given it a proper SUV look, while the strong performing engines offer it excellent driving characteristics as well.