Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon car is organised around four main trim families: Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. Individual variants add different combinations of engine, transmission and equipment.

The Tata Nexon variants above cover different combinations of features and powertrains. The final Tata Nexon on-road price will vary by state because registration charges, road tax and insurance differ from one location to another.

The Tata Nexon SUV offers three powertrain choices. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol is the more versatile option for mixed city and highway use, the iCNG focuses on running costs, while the 1.5-litre diesel is better suited to buyers who regularly cover long distances.

Engine Options

City Performance

The turbo-petrol is smooth at low and mid-range speeds and works well in everyday traffic. The DCA is the better automatic for buyers who want quicker and smoother gearshifts. The iCNG is primarily suited to regular city commuting, especially where CNG is easily available.

It takes just a quick test drive to note that among all, the diesel feels the strongest under hard acceleration. Its torque delivery is fairly linear and helps you tackle city streets and expressways without frequent gearshifts. You’ll even appreciate the light clutch (for a diesel), but the AMT is somewhat laggy and jerky. This becomes clearly evident under hard acceleration. 

Highway Performance

The turbo-petrol is comfortable at 100-120 kmph, although overtaking at higher speeds needs more throttle input. The CNG version is comfortable at steady highway speeds but feels less effortless when pushed harder.

Once again, among all the engine variants, it’s the diesel that emerges as the best choice. It’s a more relaxed performer than petrol and CNG versions. Overtaking is relatively easier as it requires less planning. While the petrol DCA is the smoothest of the lot, the diesel is the definite mile-muncher among all. 

Who Should Pick Which Engine?

• Turbo-petrol: Best suited to buyers who want a refined all-rounder and prefer the DCA automatic.
• CNG: A sensible choice for high city running and buyers with convenient access to CNG.
• Diesel: Better suited to buyers who regularly cover long distances and want stronger highway performance.

The Tata Nexon car lineup is divided into four major families: Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. The higher trims progressively add convenience, infotainment and premium features.

Smart

Smart is the entry point to the range and already includes the core safety package. Smart Plus adds basic infotainment and other convenience features. These variants make sense for buyers who want the Nexon's safety equipment without paying for the higher-end features.

Pure: Practical Upgrade

Pure variants add useful everyday equipment such as the 10.25-inch touchscreen, height-adjustable driver's seat and rear AC vents. This is a sensible step up for buyers who expect to use the car regularly with family.

Creative: Feature-Rich Sweet Spot

Creative adds equipment such as alloy wheels, automatic climate control, cruise control and a 360-degree camera on relevant variants. Creative Plus S adds further equipment, including the sunroof. For many buyers, this is the point where the Nexon gets most of the features they are likely to use without moving to the top of the range.

Fearless: Premium Experience

Fearless variants add equipment such as the digital driver display, leatherette upholstery, air purifier and selected ADAS features. They are aimed at buyers who want the maximum equipment level rather than simply the basic Nexon package.

The Tata Nexon is not the mileage leader across every powertrain, but the diesel offers strong claimed efficiency for a compact SUV. The ARAI-rated figures listed in the Nexon brochure are:

• Petrol: 17.01-17.44 kmpl
• Diesel: 23.23-24.08 kmpl

• CNG: 17.44 km/kg

   

Actual mileage will vary with traffic, driving style, air-conditioning use, tyre pressure and vehicle load.

The Tata Nexon SUV uses Tata's current design language, with sharper lines, an upright stance and a connected lighting signature at the front. The side profile gets 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels on higher variants, while gloss-black elements add contrast.

At the rear, the connected tail lamps and concealed rear wiper give the tailgate a cleaner appearance. The 208 mm ground clearance is also useful on Indian roads, particularly over broken surfaces and taller speed breakers.

The Camo Edition, launched in August 2026, adds Munnar Mist and Coorg Cloud exterior colours along with Camo-specific badging. The basic exterior design remains unchanged.