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 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 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.
