Tata Nexon Launch Likely In September

Tata Nexon Launch Likely In September
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Tata has tried to cover all bases with the Nexon, and it appears loaded when it comes to features too, at least the top variant that we drove last month. It had projector headlamps, an 8-speaker sound system, climate control, daytime running lights, a smart-key, push-button start, a 6.5-inch HD ConnectNext touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, 

The Nexon Will Go Up Against Compact SUVs And Hatchback-Based Crossovers

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Tata has announced that the Nexon is set to be launched in India this festive season. There’s no word on the actual date or month of launch, but we believe the announcement of Nexon’s prices will happen in September. We got to drive the Tata Nexon recently and were impressed with the new engines on offer. You can read our detailed first drive story here.

We’re expecting Tata to price the Nexon in the Rs 6-9 lakh range (bookings are open). At that price, the Nexon would not just be a stylish alternative to the established compact SUVs like the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Ford EcoSport, but a fierce competitor to the hatchback-derived faux crossovers from some of the mass market brands. Here’s a comparison between the expected prices of the Nexon and the current prices of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport.

Car Model

Price Range (ex-showroom)

Tata Nexon(expected)

Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

Rs 7.2 lakh to Rs 9.9 lakh

Ford EcoSport

Rs 7.1 lakh to Rs 10.7 lakh

Here’s the ‘dimensions’ comparison between the Nexon and other compact SUVs:

Dimensions

Tata Nexon

MS Vitara Brezza

Ford EcoSport

L x W x H (mm)

3995 x 1811.4 x 1607

3995 x 1790 x 1640

3999 x 1765 x 1708

Wheelbase (mm)

2498

2500

2520

Ground clearance (unladen)

209mm

198mm

200mm

Alloy wheel size

16-inch

16-inch

16-inch

The Tata Nexon will draw power from a petrol and a diesel engine. The 1.5-litre Revotorq diesel engine from Tata that debuts on the Nexon left us impressed with its refinement levels on our short first drive. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is the same unit that powers the Tigor, but offers more power under the Nexon’s hood because of the turbocharger. There are multiple drive modes on offer with both the engines that effectively change the car's character to suit city and highway driving. For more info on the same, click on the link shared above to read our first drive report.

Not interested in reading our detailed first drive report? Here’s a crisp listicle on five interesting facts about the Nexon that you can read. It’s a 3-min read with lots of images. Enjoy!

Time now to find out detailed engine specs of the Nexon and its primary rivals:

Specifications – Petrol

Tata Nexon

MS Vitara Brezza

Ford EcoSport

Engine displacement

1.2-litre

NA

1.0-litre / 1.5-litre

Max power

110PS@5000rpm

NA

125PS@6000rpm / 112PS@6300rpm

Max torque

170Nm@2000-4000rpm

NA

170Nm@1400-4500rpm / 140Nm@4400rpm

Tata Nexon

Specifications – Diesel

Tata Nexon

MS Vitara Brezza

Ford EcoSport

Engine displacement

1.5-litre

1.3-litre

1.5-litre

Max power

110PS@3750rpm

90PS@4000rpm

100PS@3750rpm

Max torque

260Nm@1500-2750rpm

200Nm@1750rpm

205Nm@1750-3250rpm

Tata has tried to cover all bases with the Nexon, and it appears loaded when it comes to features too, at least the top variant that we drove last month. It had projector headlamps, an 8-speaker sound system, climate control, daytime running lights, a smart-key, push-button start, a 6.5-inch HD ConnectNext touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and some more.

If you want to know if Tata is coming up with AMT versions of the Nexon petrol and diesel soon, then you must read this.

Source: cardekho.com

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