Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Indian automaker Tata Motors since 2017. It is the first crossover SUV from the brand, and occupies the sub-4 metre crossover SUV segment in India.[1]

Tata Nexon
Overview
ManufacturerTata Motors
Production2017–present
AssemblyIndia: Ranjangaon, Pune (FIAL)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformTata X1
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • Front 3 Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Nexon EV) and (Nexon EV Max)
Power output
  • 81–88 kW (109–118 hp; 110–120 PS) (1.2 L petrol)
  • 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS) (1.5 L diesel)
  • 95 kW (127 hp; 129 PS) (Nexon EV)
  • 106.64 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (Nexon EV Max)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,498 mm (98.3 in)
Length3,994 mm (157.2 in)
Width1,811 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,607 mm (63.3 in)

Overview
2014 Tata Nexon concept car

The Nexon made its debut as a prototype exhibited at the Auto Expo 2014.[2] The final model was presented in February 2016.

The Nexon is based on the revised Tata X1 platform debuted in 1998 with the Indica model and adopted by other Indian brand cars.[3] It uses independent MacPherson dual-path strut with coil spring front suspensions and rear twist-beam with coil spring and shock absorber. The wheelbase is measured at 2,498 mm (98.3 in). It is characterised by two-tone paint (optional), dual halogen headlamps with projector low beams and large chrome bands along the side.[4][5]

The engines are developed by Tata Motors and Austrian engineering company AVL: the petrol engine is the 1.2 L Revotron three-cylinder turbo 12-valve that delivers 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS) and 170 N⋅m (125 lbf⋅ft) of maximum torque combined with a 6-speed manual or 6 speed Automated manual transmission(AMT); the diesel engine is a 1.5 L Revotorq four-cylinder common rail 16-valve that delivers 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS) and 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) of maximum torque, also paired with a 6-speed manual or 6 speed Automated manual transmission(AMT). Tata Nexon is available in eight variants for manual transmission – XE, XM, XMS, XM+S, XZ+, XZ+ LUX, and XZ+LUXS (XZ & XZ(O) are now discontinued). The Nexon has three special editions named Dark, Red Dark & Kaziranga. The Nexon in AMT has same variants except XE, and has a 'A' added to the variant (XZA+, XMA). The vehicle has three driving modes named City, Eco & Sports.[6] In 2018, Tata added a sunroof option.[7]

Production at the FCA India Ranjangaon plant under a joint venture agreement started in July 2017[8][9] and sales in India started since September of the same year.[10] As of December 2018, Tata Motors has not exported the car outside India. The company has not confirmed if the car will be exported to Europe either. In August 2018 the 50,000th Nexon rolled out of the factory.[11]

Facelift

Tata Motors launched the facelifted Nexon with feature additions and Bharat Stage 6-compliant engines in January 2020, and showcased to the general public in the Auto Expo 2020. The Nexon received major changes on the exterior, now based on the Impact 2.0 design language.[12] The new vehicle is equipped with a Bharat Stage 6-compliant 1.5-litre turbocharged Revotorq diesel engine producing 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS) and a 1.2-litre turbocharged Revotron petrol engine with 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS).[13]

  • 2023 Tata Nexon XZA front view (India)
    2023 Tata Nexon XZA front view (India)
  • 2023 Tata Nexon XZA rear view (India)
    2023 Tata Nexon XZA rear view (India)

Editions

Red Dark

Tata Nexon Red Dark edition was launched on February 22, 2023. This edition is only available in the XZ+ Luxs & XZA+Luxs in both Petrol and Diesel engine. The vehicle is finished in Oberon Black color and has red colored inserts at various places like front bumper, side fender & rear bumper. The Tata Logo had coloured in black. On the interior, it has features like electric sunroof, red colored leatherette upholstery, wireless charging pad, air purifier & ventilated front seats

Dark

Tata Nexon Dark edition was launched on July 7, 2021. It is available in the XZ+,XZ+S ,XZ+Lux and XZ+Luxs trim in both diesel and petrol engine. It is finished in Atlas Black paint, and also has darkened cosmetic elements such as the leatherette upholstery, alloy wheels and trim inserts. This edition is also available in the Electric Version.

Kaziranga

Tata Nexon Kaziranga edition was launched on 23 February 2022. Comes equipped with an air purifier, ventilated front seats, and an auto-dimming IRVM. For exterior design, the model gets a Grassland Beige paint with contrast black elements such as the ORVMs and the roof. It also features Rhino badging on the front fenders.

Jet

Tata Nexon Jet Edition Was Launched on 27 August 2022. It Feels like Business Jet Comes equipted in Air Purifier and Ventilated Front Seated. Exterior Colour Was Starlight with White Roof. Wheels Colour Was Jet Black Alloy Wheels. It features #JET badging on the front fenders. This edition is also available in the Electric Version in Normal and Long Range. In February 2023 The Nexon Jet Edition Was Discontinued due to low sales.

Safety

The Nexon was first crash-tested by Global NCAP in August 2018 and scored four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection.

Tata presented kneemapping data to have some penalties removed, and made a seatbelt reminder for the front passenger a standard fitment for production from December 7, 2018. They then funded a reassessment, including evaluation of the added seatbelt reminder and a basic ECE Regulation 95 side impact test required for the maximum five star rating for adult protection.

In December 2018, the Nexon became the first ever car model sold in India to achieve the maximum five star rating for adult protection in the tests (similar to Latin NCAP 2013).[14]

Tata Nexon (2018)
Global NCAP scores (2018)[15]
Adult occupant stars
Adult occupant 16.06/17.00
Child occupant stars
Child occupant 25.00/49.00

Nexon EV
2020 Tata Nexon EV

The electric version of the Nexon was revealed on 19 December 2019. The Nexon EV uses components from Tata Motors' electric vehicle technology brand Ziptron. The electric motor produces 94.7 kW (127 hp; 129 PS) and 245 N⋅m (181 lbf⋅ft) of torque and 0 - 100 under 9.9 seconds. It has a 30.2 kWh battery with an ARAI rated range of up to 312 km.[16]

The battery can be fully charged in under 8 hours using a 7.2kW charger which can be purchased through Tata Motors. It can also be charged using a 15-ampere power cable that can be used at any place with the necessary power socket. DC 25 kW fast charging can be used to charge the battery from 0 to 80% in 1 hour.[17]

Tata started a subscription plan for the Nexon EV in August 2020. It was reported that Nexon EV was the best-selling electric vehicle in India in 2020.[18]

Tata Motors has updated the name of the standard Nexon EV to Nexon EV Prime to differentiate it with higher range model Nexon EV Max. Nexon Ev Prime now gets four-stage regen braking, cruise control and iTPMS.

Nexon EV Max

In May 2022, Tata launched the long range version of the Nexon EV's the Nexon EV Max.[19] The electric motor produces 106.64 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) of torque and 0–100 under 9 seconds. It has a 40.5 kWh battery with an ARAI rated range of up to 437 km (272 mi).[20]

Nexon EV Max Dark

In April 2023, Tata motors launched the Dark edition for the Nexon EV Max.[21] This edition is available in two trims - XZ+ Lux & XZ+Luxs with the 7.3 kW charger. The vehicle is finished in Oberon Black color and has complete black interior with blue inserts on exterior and interior which are specific to the EV. The performance is identical to the regular Nexon EV Max. This edition brought one new feature, The new 10.25 Inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Specification[22]
Aspect Details
Based on 2020 Nexon facelift
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC motor
Motor Power 141 BHP
Motor Torque 250 Nm
Battery Capacity 40.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (compared to Nexon) 10.3 kWh higher than regular Nexon EV
ARAI-certified Range 437 km
Real-world Range 250-300 km
Charging Option 7.2 kWh

Sales
Year India
2017 14,062[23]
2018 52,519[24]
2019 49,312[24]
2020 48,842
2021 108,577[25]
2022 168,278[26]

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