Tata Nexon
Good But Not ‘The Best‘
Tata Nexon is a good vehicle (Compact SUV) from Tata Motors which is good package of pleasing features and best safety features. It is one of the Indian Cars who got 5 stars in Global NCAP. The exteriors are good enough to stand you out of the crowd while the ride quality and the peace of mind comes with 5 star safety rating enables you to keep moving with confidence.
Although it is a facelifted version of the old nexon , still exteriors manage to stand you out of the crowd. Thanks to its silver tri – arrow inserts and scuff plates. These things make this car look like a SUV and give a stylish look too. Being a facelifted version , the side profile haven’t received any major update. Still it manages to give a coupe like look. The back is not much changed but now comes equipped with signature taillamps.
Interors –
The interiors are not much changed but now it comes with 3 tone styling dashboard with tri – arrow inserts on dash and seats and the sunroof gives a premium feel. The sunroof is not also too good as it is small in size and feels upmarket too. It also comes with Xpress Cool feature cools the air nicely. The infotainment system is not the best in class but it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Along with these pros it also has some cons and one of them is you can’t see it properly when sunlight falls on it. Front seats offer good comfort. The steering can be adjusted by only tilt it doesn’t have telescopic adjustment. The MID is also good. The rear seat is also have much space and three people can seat easily on it. Rear windows make you feel the cabin roomy and airy. The rear AC vents are also there to keep the back passengers cool and calm. Third person in middle might feel shortage of space due to that AC vent but still it is a nice space to be in. Boot space of 350 litres allows you to keep all your bags and luggage in it. If you fold the rear seats , it’ll give you ample amount of space. Along with the space for luggage and bags it also comes with smart utility spaces which are mainly for cups , bottle and for some small things. Cupholders and bottleholders are placed smartly. Also it has the space for umbrella in the door in its older version. Talked about the interiors now let’s talk about how does it drive and feel.
Safety and Ride quality –
Nexon offers great safety features. And also gives the peace of mind of 5 star safety rating. It offers ABS , EBD , ESP as standard.
The Nexon comes with 1.2L revotron(petrol) engine which produces 120hp and 170nm of torque and offers fuel economy of 17kmpl while 1.5L revotorq(diesel) engine produces 110hp and 260nm of torque which gives the mileage of 22kmpl. Both the engine options come with 6 speed manual and 6 speed automatic transmissions. These are the technical terms now let’s check how does it drive ?
The ride is good. It takes the rough roads very easily. While the power you receive from the engine is not too good. The car really starts pulling after 2000rpm and gives good performance in mid range. The steering is light , good and well calibrated which lets you go all the way long with confidence. Suspension is good and it is on stiffer side which lets the car stable after passing from a rough road. The 16 inch tyres also offer great grip which lets you go around the corners confidently and the disk brakes in front and drum brakes in rear also perform well. Shortly , it offers good ride and handling but some where it falls in terms of power delivery. But if you are finding a car which is adapted for Indian roads , comes with good safety features and spacious interiors then Nexon would be a worthy option.
Pros
1. Stylish Exteriors
2. Spacious Interiors
3. Safety features
4. 5 star safety rating
Cons.
1. Suspension might feel stiffer.
2. Power delivery especially in <1000rpm.
3. Sunroof might feel outdated.
Competition –
Nexon mainly competes with Mahindra XUV3OO , Maruti Suzuki Virara Brezza , Hyundai Venue , Ford Ecosport and Kia Sonet.
If you want a car which is good in terms of safety and power , XUV300 is for you because , it also comes with 5 star safety rating and 300nm of torque which never lets you down in terms of power while the Hyundai Venue/Kia Sonet feels more enjoyable and looks are also good whereas Brezza offers a package of good safety , average power and good fuel efficiency but the Ford Ecosport is also good when it comes to performance and features. Currently Vitara Brezza is bestselling in this segment and followed by it 2nd bestselling in the segment is Hyundai Venue.
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