Tata Nexon facelift SUV launched at ₹8.10 lakh, Nexon EV at ₹14.74 lakh
Here are all the highlights from the launch of Tata Nexon facelift and Nexon EV facelift event.
Tata Nexon EV facelift launched at ₹14.74 lakh
Tata Motors has driven in the 2023 Nexon EV facelift in India at a starting price of ₹14.74 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in Mid Range and Long Range trims, the price of the electric SUV goes up to ₹19.94 lakh (ex-showroom). Check our launch report for the detailed price list of all variants of the new Nexon EV facelift model. The price bracket of the electric SUV has remained largely similar to the outgoing model, but now offers several more features than before.
Tata Nexon EV to launch next
Tata Motors will launch the Nexon EV as the first electric car from the brand under the new brand identity for EVs. Tata Motors has already sold more than one lakh electric vehicles so far across India and leads the EV segment by a huge margin over its rivals. The carmaker is planning to usher a new era in electric vehicles with launch of at least three new SUVs in the next few months. These include the Punch EV, Harrier EV and the Curvv EV by early next year.
Tata Nexon facelift SUV launched at ₹8.10 lakh
Tata Motors has finally announced the price of the new Nexon SUV. The facelift version of its best-selling SUV will be available at a starting price of ₹8.10 lakh. The price for the top-spec variant goes up to ₹13 lakh (ex-showroom). Check our launch report for variant-wise full price list. The starting price of the new Nexon SUV is around ₹10,000 more than the previous generation model.
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Tata Nexon SUV: Safest car offers more safety features
Both the new Nexon and Nexon EV facelift models will come with six airbags as standard. The SUV will also get a 360-degree camera for the first time along with blind-spot monitor, emergency braking, front parking sensors, ISOFIX seat mounts for children and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), seat belt reminder for all occupants, ABS and ESP as some of the standard features. Tata Motors has said that it has improved the crashworthiness of the new Nexon EV with a reinforced body structure using high-strength steel in its construction.
Nexon and Nexon EV to appeal to all generation of buyers: Tata Motors
Martin Uhlarik, head of design at Tata Motors says that the automaker focused on making the car more tech-enabled and sharp-looking than the outgoing model. With this strategy, the automaker aims to appeal to multiple generations of consumers towards the electric SUV. The exterior and interior of the car have been designed following this strategy, claimed Uhlarik. He also claims that the core characteristics of the Nexon remain the same in the Nexon EV facelift.
Tata Nexon and Nexon EV updated inside out
Both the new Nexon and Nexon EV come with a massively updated interior with several new features, including some which are segment-first. The overall look and feature-list remain mostly identical for the ICE and EV versions of the 2023 Nexon SUV. Both come with a new two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel setup. The panel, which houses mounted touch-based controls and the Tata Motors logo, are illuminated and is a first anywhere in the world. There is also a floating infotainment screen measuring 10.25 inches which comes with in-built apps to watch videos and is compatible with Tata's iRA connected car technology. The digital driver display, which is of the same size, has been updated too with customisable navigation feature.
Other new features in the Nexon facelift SUV include a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats which also get height adjustability feature for the first time. It will also offer wireless charging, automatic climate control, electric sunroof and cruise control feature among others.
The Nexon EV also offers Vehicle2Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle2Load (V2L) features which can help the owner to charge up not only other devices and electric vehicles, but can also power up a small home. It is a feature that is usually offered in the premium and luxury electric vehicle segment.
Tata Nexon facelift SUV: All petrol and diesel engines on offer with gearbox choices
Under the hood, the Nexon facelift SUV will continue to be powered the same petrol and diesel engine options. However, the choice of transmission units are now more than ever. The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol unit, which can generate 120 hp of power and 170 Nm of peak torque, now comes mated to as many as four transmission choices. These include a five-speed manual, a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic and the new 7-speed DCT gearbox with paddle shifters. The 1.5-litre diesel unit, which can generate 115 hp of power and 160 Nm of peak torque, is offered with the same set of six-speed manual and six-speed AMT gearbox choices.
Tata Nexon and Nexon EV variants explained
Tata Motors has changed the nomenclature for both Nexon and Nexon EV variants in their new avatars. The 2023 Nexon facelift SUV no more gets the X-coded names as before. Instead, Tata Motors has given names to each trims. They are Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. The 11 variants on offer include Smart, Smart+, Smart+ (S), Pure+, Pure+ (S), Creative, Creative+, Creative+ (S), Fearless, Fearless (S) and Fearless+ (S).
Tata Nexon EV facelift will no more be available in Prime and Max trims. Instead, the names have been changed to Mid Range and Long Range. The Long Range variant offers a 465 km range thanks to a 40.5 kWh battery pack. It churns out 142 bhp of peak power and 215 Nm torque. The Mid Range variant is powered by a 30 kWh battery pack and offers a 325 km range on a single charge. It generates 127 bhp peak power and 215 Nm torque.
Tata Nexon and Nexon EV facelift: How to book one?
Days before the official launch, Tata Motors had started to accept bookings for the new versions of Nexon SUV and Nexon EV. One can book their choice of Nexon online through Tata Motors' official website or at any dealership across India. The booking amount for the new Nexon SUV, available in 11 variants, is ₹11,000. The bookings for the Nexon EV began on World EV Day (September 9) for a token amount of ₹21,000. Consumers can also book the car through any Tata Motors dealerships available across more than 500 cities in India.
Tata Nexon EV: Can it extend its lead as India's best-selling electric car?
Since its launch back in 2020, the Nexon electric SUV has clocked more than 50,000 units in sales making it the highest selling electric vehicle in India ever. It continues to drive EV sales for Tata Motors, contributing nearly half of its overall numbers. The EV is currently sold in more than 500 cities across India. Tata Motors recently shared that owners of the Nexon EV have driven them over 900 million kms across various terrains in the last three years. Customers have also been doing long trips as far as 1,500 kms in a stretch, according to Tata Motors. On average, Nexon EV owners are driving around 6.3 million kms in a month on intercity and outstation trips ranging from 100 to 400 kms.
Tata Nexon SUV: Then and now
A side by side look at the first generation Nexon and its latest iteration gives a clear look at how the Tata SUV has evolved in the past six years. During this period, Tata Motors has launched only one major facelift in 2020. The Nexon is the highest selling SUV from Tata Motors. It has clocked more than five lakh units across India since its first launch in 2017.
Tata Nexon and Nexon EV old vs new: What has changed
Tata Motors has completely revamped the look and feel of the Nexon SUV and its electric counterpart. In terms of its design, both the SUVs look identical and are inspired from the Curvv Concept vehicle Tata Motors showcased earlier. The changes include a brand new grille which appears bolder than before. It is highlighted by a new bumper, which gets aero intakes on the EV version. The LED headlight and signature LED DRLs add to the bling at the front.
The look from the sides remains largely similar in both Nexon and Nexon EV facelift. The overall shape and swooping roofline maintains the old Nexon's profile. However, there are new character lines along the sides as well as redesigned alloy wheels. At the rear, the SUVs come with new X-shaped LED taillight units along with stretched LED bar and a new bumper. The Nexon EV is the first electric car from Tata Motors to be launched with its new .ev branding which can be seen in the badging at the rear and side.
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Tata Nexon and Nexon EV facelift: Price expectations
The outgoing version of the Tata Nexon SUV was offered at a starting price of ₹7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The price went up to ₹14.60 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec XZA Plus LUXS variant with 1.5-litre diesel unit. The new Nexon SUV price is expected to start from ₹7.50 lakh and is likely to go up to around ₹15-lakh mark. Reports claimed the price of Nexon has been leaked and will start from ₹7.39 lakh. However, Tata Motors issued a clarification that it is not true.
As far as the price of the Nexon EV facelift is concerned, Tata Motors has been offering the electric SUV in two versions - Prime and Max. They were priced between ₹16.50 lakh and ₹19.54 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Nexon EV price is likely to start from around ₹15 lakh and go up to ₹20 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.
Nexon EV and its significance in resurgence of Tata Motors
Nexon EV will remain one of the significant models to roll out of Tata Motors' assembly lines. It is the first electric vehicle that has raised hope of EVs becoming mainstream in India. Every two out of five electric cars sold in India are Tata Nexon EV. Such is the dominance of the electric SUV, that it contributes nearly half of EV sales for the carmaker. Tata is currently the undisputed leader in the electric passenger vehicle segment with a whopping market share of more than 80 per cent. That is to say four out of every five electric cars sold in India are from Tata Motors. Together with its ICE avatar, the Nexon EV forms a formidable brand that is threatening the popularity of some of its fancier Korean rivals.
Tata Nexon's rise as India's best-selling SUV
Tata Motors forayed into the sub-four metre SUV segment with the Nexon SUV for the first time in 2017. At that time, Nexon had its struggle to measure up to some of its key rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue. Soon, more rivals joined in with the likes of Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300 and others. As more feature-rich models crowded one of the most competitive segments, Nexon remained merely as one of the choices. The tides turned when Tata Motors launched the second generation Nexon SUV, as well as its electric version in India in 2020. Together, Nexon as a brand started to gain popularity. In the past couple of years, the sales shot up to take it to the top of best-selling SUVs in India. It has remained among the top five models bought every month, giving a much important boost in sales to the carmaker.
