Tata Nexon SUV Gets New Entry-level Petrol, Diesel Variants in India, Prices Start at Rs 7.99 Lakh

As part of its 2024 model year updates, Tata Motors has added three more variants to the facelifted Nexon SUV – Smart (O), Smart +, and Smart + S, priced at Rs 7.99 lakh, Rs 9.99 lakh, and Rs 10.59 lakh, respectively. The prices are ex-showroom. The first two are entry-level petrol and diesel variants of the compact SUV, whereas the third one sits between the Smart + S Diesel 6MT and the Pure Diesel 6MT (Rs 11.10 lakh, ex-showroom). This update comes a few days after Mahindra launched its new XUV 3XO, a close rival to the Tata Nexon, in India at Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Compared to the base-spec XUV 3XO, the new Tata Nexon Smart (O) is expensive by Rs 50,000. 

Moreover, Tata has slashed the prices of the petrol-engined Smart + and Smart + S variants by Rs 31,000 and Rs 41,000, respectively. Post the price revision, the Tata Nexon Smart + Petrol MT now costs Rs 8.89 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Smart + S Petrol MT demands Rs 9.39 lakh (ex-showroom). 

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Despite reducing the price, Tata Motors has managed to introduce a reverse camera feature on the Smart + Petrol 5MT variant of the Tata Nexon, which also comes with a 7.0-inch touchscreen and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, among other features.

Tata Nexon New Variants: Features

The 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is also available in the new base-spec Smart + diesel variant. This variant also gets a reverse camera, a shark fin antenna, a multi-function steering wheel, power windows, electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors, and four speakers. In addition to what's offered with the Smart + diesel, the higher Smart+ S diesel version additionally gets auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and a voice-assisted electric sunroof.

With the entry-level Smart (O) petrol variant, you get six airbags, ESP (electronic stability programme), drive modes (Eco, City, Sport), front power windows, reverse guiding sensors, and a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo, as well as LED headlamps and tail-lamps with daytime running lights (DRLs).

Tata Nexon New Variants: Powertrain

Under the hood, the new variants retain the same engine options: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel. The former produces 118bhp and 170Nm of torque, whereas the latter makes 113bhp and 260Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed AMT, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. 

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In the Indian market, the Tata Nexon competes with compact SUVs like the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite. 

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