Experience the 2021 Tata Nexon: A Detailed Overview
The 2021 Tata Nexon is a popular compact SUV known for its stylish looks and robust build. This updated model offers a great blend of features and performance. It comes in a total of seven variants and offers six attractive color options.
Exterior Design
Bold Front Design The Nexon boasts a muscular and bold front look. It features a prominent Tata logo with a glossy black strip that adds to its attractive and wide appearance. Projector headlamps, daytime running lights (DRLs), and fog lamps (with a black finish) enhance visibility. The bumper has a honeycomb pattern, and a silver-finished skid plate is visible below.
Dynamic Side Profile From the side, the Nexon looks perfect and muscular. It features body-colored door handles and black-finished outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) that auto-fold and unfold when the car is locked or unlocked. The ORVMs also include turn indicators. The roof has silver-finished rails. It rides on 16-inch tires (195/60 R16) with a black design, offering a ground clearance of 209mm. The front wheels have disc brakes, while the rear wheels have drum brakes.
Stylish Rear Look The rear profile is quite bulky and muscular. It features LED taillights with bulb indicators for turn signals. The Tata logo is centrally placed, along with the ‘Nexon’ branding. A reverse parking camera is integrated, and a high-mount stop lamp is visible. The rear also includes a shark fin antenna, two reflectors, and two ultrasonic parking sensors.
Performance and Engine Options
Powerful Engine Choices The 2021 Tata Nexon offers two engine options. The 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine (1198cc) produces 110 PS of power and 160-170 Nm of torque. For those preferring diesel, there’s a 1.5-liter Revotorq diesel engine (1497cc) which also delivers 110 PS of power but with a higher torque of 260 Nm.
Both engines come with a 6-speed manual transmission, and an Automatic Manual Transmission (AMT) option is also available. The car comes with a 2-year or 75,000 km warranty.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Comfortable Cabin The interior features a dual-tone dashboard that looks premium. The fabric seats offer a recline option and come with adjustable headrests for comfort. The driver’s seat allows for height adjustment. The cooled glove box is spacious and includes a light and cup holders.
Advanced Infotainment The center console houses a 7-inch Harman-powered touchscreen infotainment system. It supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with Bluetooth connectivity. The system also displays the view from the reverse parking camera, which offers good quality. Basic controls for the air conditioning are present below the screen. There are also a 12V charging socket and a USB port.
Driver-Focused Features The steering wheel features a Tata logo and controls for infotainment and calls. It is tilt-adjustable, allowing drivers to set it to their preference. The digital instrument cluster provides information like trip meter, fuel gauge, time, and gear indicator. The Nexon also offers multi-drive modes to suit different driving conditions.
Practicality and Space The Nexon offers a generous boot space of 350 liters, complete with a parcel tray and a boot lamp. A spare tire (steel rim) is also provided. Power window controls are available on all four doors.
Key Features and Dimensions
Dimensions The 2021 Tata Nexon measures 3994mm in length, 1811mm in width, and 1627mm in height. It has a fuel tank capacity of 44 liters.
Convenience The car comes with a flip key for locking and unlocking. Interior features include reading lamps, a driver’s side ticket holder, and a passenger side vanity mirror. It features a 4-speaker and 4-tweeter audio combination, powered by Harman.
Safety First
The Tata Nexon is built with safety in mind. It comes equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), dual airbags, and Traction Control. For parking assistance, it has reverse parking sensors and a reverse parking camera. Other safety features include Central Locking, Child Lock, Engine Immobilizer, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Price and Variants
The Tata Nexon offers various variants to choose from. For example, the XMA petrol variant has an ex-showroom price of approximately ₹9,15,000. The XZ petrol variant is priced approximately between ₹10,48,000 and ₹12,70,000 on-road in Lucknow.
Please note that the 2021 update includes some changes, such as the removal of certain infotainment controls from the dashboard in some variants, and style changes in the top models.
Conclusion
The 2021 Tata Nexon offers a compelling package with its appealing design, comfortable interior, powerful engine options, and a host of safety features. It stands as a strong competitor in its segment against models like the Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue.
