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Tata Nexon Specifications

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Olive green Tata Nexon compact SUV

The Tata Nexon specifications reward a close read, because the engine range is unusually wide for the class. The turbo petrol makes 118.27 bhp and 170 Nm, lively across town and highway. The diesel offers 113.31 bhp and a strong 260 Nm for effortless cruising. Both feel eager once the turbo spools up.

A turbo CNG rounds out the Tata Nexon specifications with 99 bhp and 170 Nm. Gearboxes span a five speed manual on the base Smart, a six speed manual, a six speed AMT and a seven speed DCA. The diesel adds its own AMT, rare among compact SUVs at this price. That choice of six gearbox pairings is a real strength.

Economy figures cover real ground. The petrol reads 17.44 kmpl as a manual, easing to 17.01 kmpl with the DCA. The diesel leads at 24.08 kmpl on the AMT, with 23.23 kmpl as a manual. The turbo CNG returns 17.44 km per kg, which trims the cost per kilometre for heavy drivers.

The body measures 3995 mm long on a 2498 mm wheelbase, tidy for parking yet roomy inside. The 382 litre boot (321 litres on CNG) shames some larger cars, and 208 mm of ground clearance clears rough surfaces. The 44 litre tank supports longer trips, and the raised floor keeps the cabin practical.

Safety runs deep, with the Nexon known for a strong crash rating and six airbags higher up the range. Driver aids and a large touchscreen arrive on the plusher trims. To match a figure to what you pay, check Nexon prices trim by trim before you sign anything.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the Smart. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.2L Revotron Turbo Petrol
Displacement
1199 cc
Max Power
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

Tata Nexon power and torque explained

The Nexon gives you three engines that feel quite different from each other. You get a 1.2 litre turbo petrol, a 1.5 litre turbo diesel, and a 1.2 litre turbo CNG that runs on cheaper fuel.

The petrol is the keen one that likes to rev. The diesel is the strong one that pulls hard from low revs and stays calm on the move. The CNG trades some punch for the lowest fuel bills of the three.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
03060901200501001502001.5k2.5k3.5k4.5k5.5kflexibility band · 3,000 rpm170 Nm@ 2,000 rpm100 PS@ 5,000 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best. Use the buttons above to compare this car's engines.

Peak figures come from the 1.2L Revotron Turbo iCNG spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 1.2 turbo petrol is the flexible all rounder. Its 170 Nm of torque comes in early at 1750 rpm and holds all the way to 4000 rpm, so it feels lively in traffic without much effort. Push on and it keeps pulling to 120 PS at 5500 rpm, which gives you a bit extra for a quick overtake. Pick this one if you split your time between the city and the odd highway run, and want an engine that is happy either way. You can line it up against the diesel and CNG trims side by side to see which suits you.

The 1.5 diesel is the muscle of the range. Its full 260 Nm is on tap from just 1500 rpm and stays with you right up to 2750 rpm, so the Nexon surges forward the moment you press the pedal. That makes it feel relaxed with a full family and luggage on board, and easy on long drives where you rarely need to rev it. Power tops out at 115 PS at 3750 rpm, so it is not one for chasing high revs, but it hardly matters when the low down pull is this strong. Choose the diesel if you cover big miles or spend a lot of time on the highway.

The 1.2 turbo CNG is the one to pick if low fuel bills are the whole point. Its 170 Nm of torque arrives at 2000 rpm, so around town it feels willing enough for daily commutes and school runs. Power is a gentler 100 PS at 5000 rpm, the softest of the three, so you plan your overtakes rather than dash for them. It suits a city driver who racks up the kilometres and wants to spend less at every fill. Before you commit, it is worth checking what each fuel actually returns per kilo or litre to see how fast the savings add up.