Three More Entry-Level Smart Variants: Tata Nexon

In accordance to the 2024 updates, the facelifted Tata Nexon, one of the bestselling Tata cars, has received three more variants based on the entry-level Smart version- Smart (O), Smart+ and Smart+ S. The new Smart variants are not only limited to petrol but are also available in diesel. 

After these, the new starting price of the 2024 Tata Nexon for the Smart (O) MT Petrol variant is Rs 7.99 lakh, ex-showroom. It is deemed that TataMotors added these variants shortly after the launch of the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which has a starting price of Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Comparatively, the Tata Nexon facelift is Rs 50,000 pricer than the base variant of the Mahindra XUV 3XO.  

Tata Nexon: Engine and Transmission

The new variants of the 2024 Tata Nexon have the same engine options: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit.

The three-cylinder, turbo-petrol Revotron engine produces 118bhp at 5500rpm and 170Nm of torque between 1750-4000rpm. 

In parallel, the four-cylinder, turbo-diesel Revotorq unit generates 113bhp at 3750rpm and 260Nm of peak torque between 1500-2750rpm.  

The transmission options include five- and six-speed manual transmissions, a six-speed AMT, and a seven-speed DCT unit. 

Tata Nexon: Offerings

As for the features, the newly added entry-level diesel-MT variant (Smart+, priced at Rs 9.99 lakh) of the 2024 Nexon is equipped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. 

The 2024 Nexon Smart+ Diesel-MT variant also boasts a shark-fin antenna, a reverse camera, a multi-function steering wheel, electrically adjustable ORVMs, power windows, and a four-speaker audio system. These features are carried over to the higher Smart+ S diesel variant with additions, such as auto headlamps, voice-controlled sunroof, and rain-sensing wipers.

The entry-level variant, Smart (O) Petrol-MT is equipped with an electronic stability programme (ESP), drive modes (Eco, City and Sport), six airbags, reverse parking sensors, front power windows, and a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo. Lastly, this popular sub-four-metre homegrown SUV also has an LED light setup at the front and rear. 

Tata Nexon: Market Positioning

The Tata Nexon SUV takes the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

In terms of pricing, the New Nexon starts at Rs 7.99 lakh for the base variant, the Smart (O) Petrol MT, and goes up to Rs 15.80 lakh for the top variant, the Fearless+ S Dark Diesel AMT. All are ex-showroom prices, as of May 2024. Please note that these prices are subject to change without prior notice.