Tata Nexon : Tata Nexon dominates India’s sub-compact SUV market as the safest 5-star Bharat NCAP rated contender, offering versatile petrol, diesel, and CNG powertrains from 1.2L turbo-petrol (119 bhp) to 1.5L diesel (113 bhp), priced from ₹7.32 lakh ex-showroom.

Available in 60 variants up to ₹16.79 lakh for Fearless Plus PS Red Dark Diesel AMT, this 3995mm urban warrior boasts 382-litre boot, 208mm ground clearance, and real-world mileage 17-24 kmpl, ideal for Haryana families shuttling between Narnaund villages and Delhi highways.

Owners love 10.25-inch dual screens, JBL 9-speaker audio, panoramic sunroof, and ventilated seats, though AMT gearbox hesitations and limited rear space irk some.​

Aggressive Styling Demanding Road Respect

Nexon’s muscular stance stretches 3995mm long with 2498mm wheelbase and 208mm clearance conquering potholes confidently, twin LED DRLs framing bold grille signaling premium intent.

16-inch diamond-cut alloys roll on 215/60 R16 tyres gripping tarmac assuredly, wraparound LED taillamps with connected design glow dramatically across 12 colours like Cosmic Gold, Pristine White, and Red Dark Edition.

Shark-fin antenna and roof rails hint adventure-ready utility, sequential turn signals add sophistication.​

Aeroblade wipers clear large expanse rapidly, ORVMs house cameras prominently. Connected lighting signature unifies front/rear, standing apart from boxy Hyundai Venue with purposeful proportions maintaining visibility.

Feature-Rich Cabin Maximizing Comfort

Quilted leatherette seats bolster five with ample thigh support, rear bench slides expanding knee room or 382-litre boot flexibly. Dual-tone dashboard exudes quality with soft-touch inserts, 10.25-inch touchscreen pairs digital cluster via Harman unit integrating wireless CarPlay/Android Auto wirelessly.

Ventilated fronts dissipate summer heat, panoramic sunroof floods light, JBL 9-speaker system thumps bass crisply.​

Rear AC vents chill instantly, cooled glovebox preserves drinks, USB-C ports power devices everywhere. Powered driver seat (8-way), tilt-telescopic steering suit builds, ambient lighting casts nine moods.

Sunroof gestures open/close hands-free, wireless charger fast-pads Qi devices. Rivals Hyundai Creta clutter with cleaner Tata layout.

Diverse Powertrains Fueling Every Need

1.2L Revotron turbo-petrol 119 bhp/170 Nm powers MT/AMT/DCT, 1.5L Revotorq diesel 113 bhp/260 Nm mates 6MT/6AMT, CNG 87 bhp/121 Nm stretches 17.44 km/kg.

0-100 kmph ~10-12 seconds across, ARAI 17-24 kmpl real 14-20 kmpl mixed.

Paddle shifters DCT add fun, iRA-connected turbo prevents lag.​

Highway cruising refined 140 kmph, NVH rivals premium sedans. E20 compliant fuels suit eco-buyers, CNG transforms costs ₹2/km. Out-efficiencies Maruti Brezza diesel while matching Hyundai Venue turbo pep.

Connected Tech Suite Leading Pack

iRA 2.0 telematics remotely preconditions AC, geo-fences kids, crash SOS alerts services instantly.

360-degree camera washer cleans lenses, JBL audio with subwoofer fills cabin powerfully. Heads-up display projects speed, voice commands via Alexa tweak climate hands-free.​

OTA updates enhance ADAS-like features, wireless CarPlay mirrors Spotify flawlessly. Panoramic sunroof one-touch, ventilated seats multi-level cooling. Beats Kia Sonet basics with intuitive dual-screen polish.

5-Star Safety Benchmark Setter

Bharat NCAP 5-star adult/child ratings validate 6 airbags standard (curtain/side/driver/passenger/curtain), ESP prevents skids, 360-view parks expertly.

Hill-hold grips inclines, tyre monitors alert lows, disc brakes front/rear top trims fade minimally. Pretensioners minimize injury, ISOFIX secures kids.​

High-line body high-tensile steel absorbs crashes, blind-spot monitor beeps accurately. Matches Mahindra XUV3XO while surpassing Hyundai Venue significantly.

Pricing Matrix Catering All Budgets

Smart Petrol MT ₹7.32 lakh launches essentials, Fearless Plus PS Red Dark Diesel AMT tops ₹16.79 lakh—on-road Delhi ₹8.5-19.5 lakh. CNG Smart ₹8.23 lakh tempts, EMI ₹16k/month 60 months. 60 variants, festive ₹50k bonuses.​

Value crushes Hyundai Venue.

Rivals Tested: Nexon’s Supremacy

Nexon tops Hyundai Venue safety/space, edges Mahindra XUV3XO mileage, matches Kia Sonet features.

Nexon rules safety-value king.

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Owner Wisdom Maximizing Ownership

Gurgaon commuters log 25,000km yearly praising “bulletproof reliability, resale 85%,” services ₹6k annually cheaper than Hyundai. Gripes: AMT jerky low-speed, software patchable. CNG transforms costs ₹2/km.​

Test DCT for smoothness, negotiate exchanges. Total ₹10 lakh 5 years/75k km. SEO auto writers, Nexon specs lead searches; stockpile festive deals.