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Tata Motors NexonNexon Turbo Petrol
Tata’s turbo-petrol compact SUV: 170 Nm, a five-star structure and a deep options list.
On sale ₹7.4 lakh – ₹10.49 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹7.4 lakh – ₹10.49 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 17 kmpl
- Engine
- 1199 cc
- Power
- 118 bhp
- Torque
- 170 Nm
- Height
- 1611 mm
- Ground clearance
- 187 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 350 L
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual / DCT
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹7.4 lakh - ₹10.49 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched September 2025
Range spread ₹7.4 lakh – ₹10.49 lakh
Tata Motors Nexon variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Smart petrol manual Six airbags · 16-inch wheels | ₹7.4 lakh |
| Pure petrol manual Touchscreen infotainment · Rear parking camera | ₹7.9 lakh |
| Adventure petrol manual Roof rails · Alloy wheels | ₹8.7 lakh |
| Accomplished petrol manual Ventilated seats · Connected-car app | ₹9.6 lakh |
| Accomplished + DCT petrol dct Seven-speed dual-clutch · Digital instrument cluster | ₹10.49 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
17 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
1199 cc · 3 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 118 bhp at 5500 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 170 Nm at 1750-5500 rpm
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 1199 cc, 3-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max torque | 170 Nm @ 1750-5500 rpm |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl |
| Gearbox | Manual / Dct |
Chassis and safety
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
|---|---|
| Boot space | 350 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 215/60 R16 |
| Safety equipment | Five-star Global NCAP adult score with six airbags standard |
Dimensions
| Length | 3993 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 187 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Nexon
The Nexon built the compact SUV segment in India and is still the car rivals measure themselves against. The 1.2-litre turbo petrol makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm across a broad plateau, which means the car feels quicker around town than the specification sheet suggests and asks for a downshift far less often on ghat roads than the naturally aspirated alternatives.
Structural safety is the second pillar. A five-star Global NCAP adult score with six airbags fitted from the base variant upward is still more than several costlier cars offer, and the tall, short-overhang shape hides a wheelbase long enough to give adults proper knee room. The 350-litre boot is close to hatchback size, which is the one packaging compromise of a small car with a big footprint.
The trade-offs are refinement and economy. The three-cylinder engine is gruff at idle, wind and tyre noise arrive early on the motorway, and the seven-speed dual-clutch, while quick, is less polished in stop-start traffic than a torque converter. Claimed 17 kmpl becomes 11-12 kmpl in a city, so the running-cost case only holds if you keep it on expressways.
- Five-star Global NCAP adult score
- 170 Nm from the 1.2 turbo
- Dual-clutch automatic option
Features
Convenience
- Connected-car app
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless phone charging
- Rear AC vents
Interior
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Fully digital instrument cluster
- Premium audio
- Ambient lighting
Safety
- Six airbags standard
- Electronic stability control
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Hill hold assist
Pros and cons
What we like
- Best structural safety in its price band
- Turbo engine has real overtaking reserve
- Options list reads like a bigger SUV
What we would change
- Claimed mileage does not survive city traffic
- Cabin noise rises above 100 km/h
- Dual-clutch can judder at walking pace
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.2/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.2 out of 5
Lowest rated
Efficiency
3.7/5
Mileage / range & running costs
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 4.2/5 Very strong
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 4.4/5 Very strong
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.1/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 4.8/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 4.1/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 3.7/5 Good
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 4.0/5 Very strong
Tata’s turbo-petrol compact SUV: 170 Nm, a five-star structure and a deep options list.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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What is the price of the Tata Nexon?
MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue places the turbo-petrol Nexon between ₹7.40 lakh and ₹10.49 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, depending on variant and gearbox.
What mileage does the Nexon return?
The claimed figure is 17 kmpl. Real-world reports cluster around 11-12 kmpl in the city and 15-16 kmpl on the highway with the air conditioning running.
Is the Nexon a five-star car?
Yes. The structure carries a five-star Global NCAP adult score and six airbags are fitted from the base variant in this listing.
Nexon or Punch: which should I buy?
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