A month after Tata Motors introduced new features in
the Nexon, it has rolled out another silent update. This time, the range has
been revised to include a new XT+ variant as a replacement for the XT variant,
the 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system has been replaced with a 7-inch
unit and the equipment offered in other variants has been revised.
The 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system was
offered in the XZ, XZ+ and XZA+ variants of the Tata Nexon. The new, 7-inch
touchscreen infotainment system is also available in the same variants. It
offers improved touch-response and an aesthetically better UI.
The XT+ variant costs INR 7,000 more than the XT
variant, irrespective of the engine option selected. It is priced at INR 8.02 lakh*
in the 1.2L petrol engine model and INR 8.87 lakh* in the 1.5L diesel engine
model. Unlike the discontinued variant, the new variant's equipment list
includes projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 8-speaker sound system,
height-adjustable driver seat and front fog lamps.
Tata Motors has replaced the rear air vents with
rear AC vents and deleted the airflow adjust knob. Rear air vents were included
in the XT, XZ, XZ+ and XZA+ variants. Rear AC vents are included in the XT+,
XZ, XZ+ and XZA+ variants. The XZ variant has gained DRLs and front fog lamps
but has switched from automatic climate control to manual climate control.
Speaking of deletions, while the XT grade featured automatic climate control
and shark-fin antenna, the XT+ grade features manual climate control and a pole
antenna.
The latest update has not brought any mechanical
changes to the Tata Nexon. The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine still
generates 110 PS of power and 170 Nm of peak torque. The 1.5-litre turbocharged
diesel engine continues to delivers 110 PS and 260 Nm of peak torque. 6-speed
manual and 6-speed automated manual are the transmission choices.
The Nexon has been quite a successful product for
the company and only a few days back, Tata rolled out 100,000th Nexon within 2
years of its launch. It competes with the Maruti Vitara Brezza, the Ford
EcoSport, the Mahindra XUV300 and the newly launched Hyundai Venue. Its prices
range from INR 6.58-11.00 lakh*. A BS-VI Tata Nexon with a new steering wheel
and cruise control is in the works and it will be launched by early next year.