TATA Nexon

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Launch

Tata Nexon was showcased in the year 2014 in an Auto Expo. It was really an eye-catching sight, and in the year 2016, they launched it for the world to try it. It is known for being Tata’s first compact SUV car.

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ENGINE	Petrol	Diesel
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Installation	Front, transverse	Front, transverse
Type	3-cyl, turbo-petrol	4-cyl, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)	1198cc	1497cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	77/85.8mm	76/82.5mm
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Valve Train	4 valves per cyl, DOHC	4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	110hp at 5000rpm	110hp at 3750rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	170Nm at 1750-4000rpm	260Nm at 1500-2750rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)	88.92hp per tonne	84.29hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)	137.42Nm per tonne	199.23Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)	91.81hp per litre	73.48hp per litre
TRANSMISSION	Petrol	Diesel
Drive Layout	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Manual	Manual
No of Gears	6-speed	6-speed
EFFICIENCY	Petrol	Diesel
City (kpl)	9.06kpl	14.0kpl
Highway (kpl)	13.0kpl	18.0kpl
BODY	Petrol	Diesel
Construction	Four-door, monocoque, SUV	Four-door, monocoque, SUV
Weight (kg)	1237kg	1305kg
Front Tyre	215/60 R16	215/60 R16
Rear Tyre	215/60 R16	215/60 R16
Spare Tyre	Full-size, steel rim	Full-size, steel rim
SUSPENSION	Petrol	Diesel
Front	Independent, McPherson struts, coil springs	Independent, McPherson struts, coil springs
Rear	Non-independent, torsion beam, coil springs	Non-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
Dimensions	Petrol	Diesel
Length	3994mm	3994mm
Width (mm)	1811mm	1811mm
Height	1607mm	1607mm
Wheel base	2498mm	2498mm
Front Track (mm)	1540mm	1540mm
Rear Track (mm)	1530mm	1530mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)	1370mm	1370mm
Ground Clerance (mm)	209mm	209mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	350 litres	350 litres

Looks and Design

A stunning look with a muscular body and having a 16-inch wheelbase and chunky tyres giving it a good hold on the ground.

Not just the external looks but the interiors is also a work of art. At the first glance you will get a premium feel inside and very spacious. The curvy roof makes even a tall person sit comfortably and without any adjustments.

In the backseat, when fully packed, the person seated in the middle may feel a little uncomfortable in long drives as the space in that region is not as spacious.

Storage space is good and boot space is 350 L.

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Features and gadgets

It has a new Harman Infotainment System with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, well placed and featuring shortcut keys and knobs for the driver so that his eyes stay on the road.

With 4 speakers & 4 tweeter sound system that gives you a really good sound quality and rich experience is delivered.

Equipped with Android Auto and, Apple car play coming soon with the new update.

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Driving experience

Talking about the handling of this car it has the highest ground clearance compared to its rivals and a powerful engine. There’s a drawback is in its weight, which is 100kg more compared to its competitors.

The steering wheel is exceptionally good with good feedback giving a confident driving experience to the driver.

Acceleration is smooth with torque and power kicking in from 1.2k rpm to 4.5k rpm so you can say that the rev band is better.

It provides you with three modes; Eco, city and sports. In Eco mode, the car feels stressed and jerks at low rpm. In the city, it gets a bit better but you can feel a little jerking sometimes.

Sports mode is when the engine comes to life and you will enjoy the ride to its fullest.

Nexon is very stable at high speed and with the ground clearance of 209 mm, it can do a bit of mild off-road action.

The high ground clearance and weight it may sometimes scare you of the car turning over but the fear will not stay longer as you continue driving. In the beginning, you will feel a starting trouble but, after that, it is your best buddy. Curves on the road will be your favourite and suspension giving you the quality ride, there is no time needed to blend with this stunning muscular car. It is so well designed that even if the tyres go in the potholes, you don’t feel a thing.

The gear ratio of Tata Nexon is 1-4i, which is good for acceleration and gives a sporty feel. 5th & 6th gear is a good choice for better mileage.

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Price: 585000-945000 (INR)

Final Verdict

Looks and design: 8/10

Specs & features: 9/10

Dynamics & performance: 8/10

Safety & quality: 7.5/10

After-sale service: 9/10

Finally, this champ is suitable for those who like their vehicles to be on the aggressive side and muscular look and not at all recommended for people who like pre-customization and traditional looks.

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