Tata launched the Nexon in our market back in 2017 as its first offering in the competitive compact SUV segment. Since then, the Nexon has gone on to become one of the most popular compact SUVs. Tata Motors has rolled out the 1,00,000th unit of the Nexon compact SUV – finished in the Moroccan blue exterior paint shade – from its production facility in Ranjangaon, Pune today. This feat has been accomplished within 22 months (less than 2 years) of the compact SUV going on sale in the country.
The Nexon is offered with a 110hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol as well as a 110hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine. Both engines get the option of either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT gearbox. Tata’s compact SUV is also one of the few vehicles in our market to come with a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, which could be a major contributor to its popularity.
In terms of features, the Nexon comes well-kitted with creature comforts like steering-mounted buttons, auto climate control, reverse parking camera with guidelines, rear AC vents, an 8-speaker Harman audio system, and a 6.5-inch infotainment screen with Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
The Tata Nexon is priced from Rs 6.58-10.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it rivals the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport and the recently launched Hyundai Venue.
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