2023 Tata Nexon launched in India at Rs. 8.1 lakh
What's the story
Tata Motors has introduced the facelifted version of its popular Nexon SUV, featuring a design inspired by the CURVV concept and a starting price of Rs. 8.10 lakh (ex-showroom).
The updated Nexon comes with a 7-speed DCT gearbox for the turbo-petrol engine and a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen.
Competing with rivals like the Mahindra XUV300 and Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the Nexon (facelift) aims to attract buyers with its refreshed design and advanced features.
Details
CURVV-inspired design and advanced interior
The 2023 Tata Nexon features a split-headlamp setup with trapezoidal housing for the headlights and sequential LED daytime running lights (DRLs) at the top.
A full-width LED lightbar connects the taillights, while the reverse light is now on the bumper.
Inside, the top-spec Nexon (facelift) closely resembles the CURVV concept, boasting a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen infotainment panel and a similarly-sized digital instrument cluster that also supports navigation.
What Next?
What about features?
The updated Nexon offers a range of features, including a 360-degree-view camera, connected car technology, a wireless charger, ventilated front seats, an air purifier, and a voice-assisted sunroof.
Safety features comprise six airbags across all variants, ESC, three-point seatbelts, ISOFIX, and emergency and breakdown call assistance.
The new naming scheme for the Nexon (facelift) trims includes Smart, Smart+, Smart+ S, Pure, Pure S, Creative, Creative+, Creative+ S, Fearless, Fearless S, and Fearless+ S.
Insights
Engine options and price
The 2023 Nexon retains the 120hp/170Nm, 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine and the 115hp/260Nm, 1.5-liter diesel mill.
Both motors come with a 6-speed manual/AMT gearbox, while the petrol engine also offers a 5-speed manual, and a 7-speed DCT unit (with paddle shifters), depending on the variant.
In India, the Nexon is priced between Rs. 8.1-13 lakh (ex-showroom). It goes against the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Hyundai VENUE, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite.