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Tata Motors has announced new entry-level models for the Nexon, which will reduce its starting price. The decision comes only days after rival Mahindra’s XUV 3XO (XUV300 facelift) was introduced in India. The current starting price for the petrol Tata Nexon is Rs 8 lakh, while the diesel variants start at Rs 10 lakh.
Smart (O), a new entry-level model of the Nexon petrol, is now available for Rs 8 lakh. This model costs Rs 15,000 less than the previous base variant, Smart. The new models have been introduced to compete with the XUV 3XO’s lower variants, which start at Rs 7.49 lakh.
Tata Nexon diesel has two new variants: Smart + and Smart + S. The former is the new entry-level model, priced at Rs 10 lakh, and the latter costs Rs 10.60 lakh. With the release of the new versions, the Nexon diesel’s base price has dropped by Rs 1.10 lakh.
The compact SUV has not been mechanically changed. The 1.5-litre diesel engine in the Nexon delivers 115 hp and 260 Nm of torque, while the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine makes 120 hp and 170 Nm. A 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed AMT and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic are the available transmission options.
The Nexon comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a similarly-sized completely digital driver’s display, a wireless charger, ventilated and height-adjustable front seats, cruise control, a 9-speaker JBL sound system with a subwoofer, a voice-activated electric sunroof and many more features. The safety system includes six airbags, hill-start assist, ESP, TPMS and a 360-degree camera, among other features.
