While the Tata Nexon was given a comprehensive mid-lifecycle refresh in September 2023, the Indian brand has continued to update its Hyundai Venue rival since then, bringing an ADAS suite, a new powertrain option, more features and a rejigged variant line-up. The Nexon is available with petrol, CNG and diesel engines and comes in four trim levels – Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. Select trims get ‘+’, ‘S’ or ‘PS’ variants that pack more features. Including all powertrains and variants, there are a total of 39 versions of the Nexon on sale. So, without digressing further, here’s a breakdown of the features, safety kit and powertrain options available with each variant.
2025 Tata Nexon engine and gearbox options
| Tata Nexon prices and variants (in Rs, lakh) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol-5MT | Petrol-6MT | Petrol-6AMT | Petrol-7DCT | CNG-6MT | Diesel-6MT | Diesel-6AMT | |
| Smart | 7.32 | - | - | - | 8.23 | - | - |
| Smart + | 8.00 | - | 8.78 | - | 9.15 | 9.01 | - |
| Smart + S | 8.30 | - | - | - | 9.42 | 9.28 | - |
| Pure + | - | 8.87 | 9.51 | - | 9.79 | 9.91 | 10.54 |
| Pure + S | - | 9.15 | 9.79 | - | 10.00 | 10.18 | - |
| Creative | - | 10.00 | 10.70 | 11.16 | 10.98 | 11.17 | 11.80 |
| Creative + S | - | 10.34* | 10.98* | - | 11.25* | 11.44* | 12.07 |
| Creative + PS | - | 11.25* | - | 12.35* | 12.17* | 12.34* | 12.97* |
| Fearless + PS | - | 12.17^~ | - | 13.45' | 13.08*~ | - | 13.87^~ |
| Fearless + A PS | - | - | - | 13.53~ | - | - | - |
*Dark Editions cost Rs 36,000-37,000 more
^Dark Editions cost Rs 18,000 more
~Red Dark Editions cost Rs 29,000 more
'Only available in Dark Edition
A total of 7 engine and gearbox combinations to choose from
The Nexon is available with the widest range of engine and gearbox options in the compact SUV segment. The 120hp 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox in the entry-level Smart variants, while the Pure, Creative and Fearless variants get a 6-speed manual. The turbo-petrol engine also comes with a 6-speed AMT option in select Smart, Pure and Creative variants, while there is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic option on select Creative variants and the top-spec Fearless.
The diesel engine option – a 115hp 1.5-litre unit – has a 6-speed manual as standard, with a 6-speed AMT option available on select Pure, Creative and Fearless variants. Finally, the Nexon CNG, launched in September last year, comes with a 1.2-litre turbocharged unit that makes 100hp when running on compressed natural gas and a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.
2025 Tata Nexon colours explained
9 monotone and 7 dual-tone exterior colour options available, including the Dark and Red Dark variants
The Nexon is available in a total of 16 exterior colour options – nine monotone and seven dual-tone – and this number includes the all-black Dark and the red Dark variants. The entry-level Nexon Smart trim only gets five monotone options – Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Royal Blue and Flame Red – while the Pure trim gets an additional Pure Grey option. The Nexon Creative trims have Ocean Blue and Dark options on offer, along with dual-tone options for all colours except for the Pristine White. The top-spec Nexon Fearless has all 16 colour options to choose from.
2025 Tata Nexon variants explained
Tata Nexon Smart – Rs 7.32 lakh-8.23 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-5MT, CNG-6MT
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability programme
- ISOFIX
- Central locking
- Hill-hold assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Manual day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
- Multi Drive modes: Eco, City, Sports
- LED headlights and daytime running lamps (DRLs)
- LED strip connecting tail-lights
- 16-inch steel wheels
- 2-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo and tilt and telescopic adjust
- Front power windows
- Digital instrument cluster
- Manual AC
- 12V charging port in the front
- Folding rear seats
- Adjustable headrest for all passengers
Tata Nexon Smart + – Rs 8 lakh-9.15 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-5MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT
Features over Smart
- Remote central locking
- Wheel covers
- Follow-me-home headlights
- Power adjust for outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- 2 speakers
- Steering-mounted controls
- All power windows
- Paddle shifters (AMT only)
Tata Nexon Smart + S – Rs 8.30 lakh-9.42 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-5MT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT
Features over Smart +
- Auto headlamps
- Auto wipers
- Sunroof
- Roof rails
Tata Nexon Pure + – Rs 8.87 lakh-10.54 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Smart + S
- Rear camera
- Auto-fold ORVMs
- Body-coloured door handles
- Shark-fin antenna
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4 speakers
- 4-inch digital instrument cluster
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Front centre armrest
- Rear AC vents
Tata Nexon Pure + S – Rs 9.15 lakh-10.18 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT
Features over Nexon Pure +
- Auto headlamps
- Automatic wipers
- Sunroof
Tata Nexon Creative – Rs 10 lakh-11.80 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, Petrol-7DCT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Pure + S
- 360-degree camera
- Rear wiper
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Push-button start
- Cruise control
- Automatic climate control system
- Cooled glove box
- USB A- and C-type charging ports
Tata Nexon Creative + S – Rs 11.3 lakh-13.4 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Creative
- Auto headlamps
- Automatic wipers
- Sunroof
Tata Nexon Creative + PS – Rs 12.3 lakh-14.4 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-7DCT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Creative + S
- Tyre-pressure monitor
- Front fog lights with cornering function
- Rear defogger
- Front parking sensors
- Panoramic sunroof
- Bi-LED headlights
- LED tail-lights
- Keyless entry
- 60:40 split folding rear seats
- Rear centre armrest
- Wireless charger
- 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- USB A- and C-type charging ports at the rear
Tata Nexon Fearless + PS – Rs 13.3 lakh-15.4 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-7DCT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Creative + PS
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Height-adjustable front seat belts
- Welcome/Goodbye animation by LED DRLs, tail-lights
- Ventilated front seats
- Leatherette seat and steering upholstery
- Chrome inner door handles
- Air purifier
- Connected car tech with remote features
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with navigation
- Express cooling
- Wireless charger
- 4 speakers, 4 tweeters and a subwoofer JBL system
- OTA updates
- Emergency and breakdown call assist
Tata Nexon Fearless + A PS – Rs 13.53 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-7DCT
Features over Nexon Fearless + PS
- Level 2 ADAS suite
Those looking to buy the Nexon on a strict budget should look at the Smart + trim, as it gets all the essential features and safety kit and is priced well below Rs 10 lakh. Those who would prefer loads of creature comforts and can expand their budget should take a look at the Creative + PS. Opt for the new top-spec Nexon Fearless + A PS only if an ADAS suite is necessary for you.
