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