Published by: Vivek Dubey
Tata Motors launches Nexon facelift at Rs 8.10 lakh for the base Smart MT variant. This is the second facelift for the Nexon.
Alongside the Nexon facelift, Tata Motors also launched the Nexon EV facelift at Rs 14.74 lakh.
The Nexon facelift’s design draws inspiration from the Curvv and Harrier EV concepts.
It gets a split-headlamp setup with the headlights placed in a trapezoidal housing on the bumper.
There’s a new design for the 16-inch alloy wheels and a new accent line.
The sequential LED daytime running lights (DRLs) are at the top, connected by a slim upper grille.
Tata introduces a new app suite that lets you stream OTT platforms such as Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and others on the go.
Safety features include six airbags, ESC, three-point seat belts for all seats, ISOFIX.
Tata claims to have improved the side pole protection of the Nexon.ev by strengthening the body structure.
Nexon.ev gets a 7.2kW AC charger and a DC fast charger. It also has V2V and V2L charging features that let you charge other devices or EVs.
The Nexon facelift will continue with the 120hp, 170Nm, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine.
Nexon.ev gets a lighter and more efficient permanent magnet motor with four-level brake regeneration and paddle shifters.
The Nexon facelift’s new trim names are Smart, Smart+, Smart+ (S), Pure, Pure (S), Creative.
Inside, the Nexon facelift closely resembles the Curvv concept with fewer physical buttons.
The top-spec Nexon facelift gets a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen and a similarly sized digital instrument cluster.
Nexon facelift goes up against the likes of the Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite.