Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon received its mid-life facelift earlier this year alongside the launch of Tata Altroz premium hatchback. The updated sub-compact SUV received styling, features updates and BS6 compliant powertrain options. The BS6 Nexon facelift is priced at Rs. 6.95 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant, going up to Rs. 12.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker recently launched a new XZ+ (S) variant to the line-up, which is based on the top-end model, XZ+ (O).

Based on the new IMPACT 2.0 design language, the Tata Nexon facelift looks very much similar to the Nexon EV. The overall design of the SUV is accentuated by an all-new grille featuring tri-arrow design theme giving the SUV a bolder and an aggressive look. The SUV’s coupe inspired aerodynamic design layout is underlined by new projector headlamps with LED DRLs, revamped bumper, new fog lamps with C-shaped chrome elements, piano-black ORVMs, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, tri-arrow LED tail lamps and more.

On the inside, the SUV gets Tri-arrow theme interior that is highlighted by layered three-tone finish giving a premium appeal to the cabin. The harmonic colour scheme and premium material with textures add character to the interior. The SUV also gets a floating 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system by Harman with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. It also gets multi-functional steering wheel, electric sunroof, grand central console, digital instrument cluster, rear-seat AC vent, a rear armrest and more.

Feature-wise, the Nexon SUV comes equipped with several features including automatic headlamps, 8-speakers from Harman, reverse camera assist, cooled glove box, Xpress cool, tyre pressure monitoring system, rain-sensing wipers and more. The SUV also packs Tata’s new iRA connected technology app. For safety, the SUV is loaded with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic stability program, Electronic traction control, Roll-over mitigation, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Hill hold control, Electronic brake pre-fill, Brake disc wiping, Follow me home lamps and much more.

Under the hood, the Tata Nexon facelift is offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engine, wherein both the powertrains are BS6 compliant. The petrol unit is a 1.2-litre turbocharged Revotron motor making 108 bhp and 113 Nm of power figures. The oil burner, on the other hand, is a 1.5-litre turbocharged Revotorq unit making a maximum power of 108 bhp and 260 Nm of peak torque. Both the engines are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox along with an optional AMT transmission.