Tata's compact SUV Nexon is expected to be launched in India soon. The first compact SUV of Tata is one of the most-awaited offerings since its appearance at Auto Expo 2016.
The Nexon, which will be pitted against Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport, will flaunt a slew of segment firsts and design rich features. Based on the Impact design philosophy, Tata Nexon is an "engineering marvel of dynamism and efficiency combined in an impressive guise."
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Nexon is open for bookings at some dealerships and is expected to arrive in the showrooms soon.
Check out top 5 features of Nexon
- Multi Drive Modes - A first-in-segment feature, the Nexon offers Multi Drive Mode function, which will let the driver to switch between the three different drive modes – Eco, City and Sport.
- Floating Dashtop HD Touchscreen – The Nexon features floating dashtop, the 6.5-inch display HD touchscreen, which will add to the premium interiors of Nexon. While the floating dashtop touchscreen will reduce "eye-off road time" for added safety, the HD screen makes the graphics on screen vivid.
- HARMAN Infotainment System with Android Auto and Car play – Nexon comes with advanced HARMAN infotainment system enabled with a drive mode based HMI theme. The Nexon is also equipped with Android Auto and Car Play and connectivity with help of Google's android auto via USB.
- Grand Central Console with Sliding Tambour Door Mechanism - The "Grand Central Console" gives a very premium and sporty feel to interiors. Unique sliding tambour door mechanism allows easy storage space.
- Powerful Engines – Under the hood, the Nexon will pack two new engines, the 1.2L Turbocharged Petrol from the Revotron series and the 1.5L Diesel engine from the Revotorq series, mated to a 6-speed transmission. The 1,198cc three-cylinder petrol mill will develop 108.5bhp at 5,000rpm and 170Nm of torque at 2,000-4,000rpm and the 1,496cc four-cylinder diesel mill will churn out 108.5bhp at 3,750rpm and 260Nm or torque at 1,500-2,750rpm.