The main SUV maker had opened bookings for the newest Nexon variations on September 4 with a token quantity of Rs 21,000.
“Whereas we maintained the character of what Nexon stands for, its design is one thing that has helped us catapult into the brand new theme. Now it appears extra SUV-like than earlier than, however with the coupe design, which has change into synonymous with this model, intact,” Vinay Pant, Chief Advertising and marketing Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Autos, advised ETAuto.
Key options
Facelifted Nexon, which is without doubt one of the main SUVs within the business, boasts to have a sleeker exterior design and in addition an upgraded inside. Impressed by the Tata Curvv idea, the outside transformation consists of revamped DRLs, headlights, and entrance fascia. The Tata Motors product, in its improve, has received a revised entrance bumper housing bi-functional LED headlamps together with a brand new wheel design.
In the meantime, to finish the look, the automobile has been given a brand new bumper design on the rear and linked back lights.
Concerning the newest Nexon EV, which has additionally undergone in depth adjustments with entrance and rear sections revamped fully. Just like the earlier technology of Nexon and its EV variant, the model new and upgraded ICE Nexon and Nexon.ev will get related design and on the identical time the 2 passenger automobiles will look extra distinct because of addition of options on the EV model, as an example the end-to-end LED DRL.
As for the interiors, that are related for the Nexon duo, the facelift features a two-spoke steering wheel, touch-operated FATC panel, a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, height-adjustable entrance seats, ventilated seats, wi-fi charging, sunroof, rear AC vents, linked automobile know-how, and extra.
In an try so as to add a premium quotient to the automobile, the EV model has an even bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
The automobile is supplied with most security options together with six airbags, a 360-degree digicam, ABS with EBD, reverse digicam, entrance parking sensors, ISOFIX seat anchors, 3-point seatbelts for all occupants, digital stability management, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and extra.
Engines and variants
The Nexon facelift has retained its 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine and 1.5-litre diesel engine choices. Whereas the petrol variant offers with 4 transmission choices – a 5-speed handbook, a 6-speed handbook, a 6-speed AMT, and a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized, which is a brand new introduction, with paddle shifters and generates 120 hp and 170 Nm of peak torque. The diesel engine, with 115hp, 260 Nm, is paried with both a 6-speed handbook or 6-speed AMT.
The Nexon.ev facelift LR variant can speed up from 0-100 kmph in simply 8.9 seconds and obtain an electronically restricted high velocity of 150 kmph, Tata Motors claims. Providing three driving modes, that’s, Eco, Metropolis, and Sport, Nexon facelift is right here to additional solidify the corporate’s portfolio.
Powered by a 30 kWh battery, the Tata Nexon.ev Medium Vary (MR) boasts to ship an ARAI-certified vary of 325 km. Nevertheless, the Lengthy Vary (LR) variant makes use of a bigger 40.5 kWh battery, and extends the ARAI-certified vary to 465 km.
Costs
Costs of the 1.2-litre petrol MT variants (All costs are ex-showroom)
Costs of the Nexon.ev facelift.
(With inputs from TOI)