Design
Good Looking
- Slim LED DRLs and LED projector headlights make the Nexon’s face look distinctive
- 208mm of ground clearance is more than enough to deal with broken roads or oversized speed breakers
Interiors
What is The Nexon Like Inside?
- The dashboard design looks upmarket thanks to the clean design and touch-panel controls in the middle
- Soft-touch/leatherette elements have been used at different touch points to make it feel more premium
- Colours like Fearless Purple and Ocean Blue come with exterior paint matched interiors
- Plastic quality could have been better and there are some sharp edges
- Fitment quality and misaligned panels leaves room for improvement
Space & Practicality
Spacious, But Some Misses
- The Nexon is a great family car and can seat 5 adults of an average build comfortably
- Large glovebox
- 382-litre boot is among the most usable in the segment and can fit one large suitcase along with a medium sized suitcase and some soft bags too
- Some storage spaces inside the cabin are awkward to use
- Variants with the wireless phone charger have no usable cupholders and the storage area ahead of the gear lever is very narrow
Features
Big On Features
- 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Android-based interface is very easy to use but can seem a bit data heavy at first
- 10.25 inch digital instrument cluster with multi-view modes can also display full screen navigation
- 9-speaker JBL music system delivers high quality and punchy sound!
- Other highlights: Sunroof, ventilated front seats, leatherette seats, drive modes, cruise control
- Infotainment screen and driver MID prone to glitching once in a while.
Safety
What About Safety Features?
- 6 airbags, rear parking sensors, ESP and ISOFIX come as standard
- Higher variants get a high resolution 360 degree camera which syncs with the blind view monitor function to show the camera feed when the indicators are used
- Front parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring, auto headlamps and auto wipers get added in higher variants
- The Tata Nexon gets a 5/5-star crash safety rating from Global NCAP
Performance & Mileage
Petrol Driving Experience
- The Nexon petrol gets a 1.2 litre, 3 cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 120PS of power and 170Nm of torque
- Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- This engine offers enough performance to manage both city driving and highway cruising
- It prefers a relaxed driving style and is not as sporty as other turbo petrols
- NA Petrol is also not as refined as some of its rivals
- Vibrations can be felt on the pedals and floor quite easily
Performance & Mileage
Diesel Driving Experience
- The Nexon diesel gets a 1.5 litre, 4 cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 115PS of power and 260Nm of torque
- Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and 6-speed AMT
- Diesel makes sense for those with very heavy usage and want better fuel-efficiency than the petrol
Ride Quality
Good Rider
- The Tata Nexon’s ride quality is very comfortable and its suspension has been tuned well to handle potholes and broken roads while also feeling pleasant to drive even on bumpy concrete highways
Verdict
Who Should Buy The Tata Nexon?
- The Tata Nexon is a great option for buyers who want an SUV that’s as family friendly as it is tech-loaded
