Tata Nexon Creative: A 5-Star Rated Muscular SUV with Top Features
The Tata Nexon is a great sub-compact SUV. It is known for its strong, muscular look and has a 5-star safety rating. The Creative variant offers all the necessary features you would want in a car. It comes with many engine options like diesel, petrol, CNG, and EV. Prices for this popular sub-compact SUV start from 8 lakh rupees and can go up to 16-17 lakh rupees for the top model.
Bold Exterior Design
The Tata Nexon Creative looks very muscular and solid from the front. It comes with a smart key that has buttons for lock, unlock, boot unlock, and follow-me-home lights. The front grille and lower grille are finished in gloss black, complemented by a white skid plate. This variant features dual-functional daytime running lights (DRLs) and LED headlamps, though it does not include fog lamps. The Nexon offers a ground clearance of 208 millimeters. It also has dual wipers and a stylish dual-tone finish with a white roof.
From the side, you will see stylish 16-inch alloy wheels. The outside mirrors can be adjusted and folded electrically. The A-pillar is black, giving the SUV a sporty feel. The car comes with a 3-year or 1 lakh kilometer warranty, which can be extended. It has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The tire size is 215/60 R16. There is black cladding around the wheels. The door handles have request sensors because of the smart key. The B-pillar is also black, and there are silver roof rails on top. A shark fin antenna is placed at the rear. All door handles are body-colored.
The back of the Tata Nexon Creative features connected LED taillights with integrated indicators. It does not have a defogger, but it does include a hidden rear wiper. There is an integrated spoiler and a shark fin antenna. The Nexon badge is at the bottom. The bumper has a dual-tone finish and includes two reverse parking sensors. A white light is provided for the license plate. There are horizontal reflectors and reverse lights, and a white skid plate similar to the front.
Comfortable and Smart Interior
The Tata Nexon is 3995 mm long, 1804 mm wide, and 1620 mm high. The wheelbase measures 2498 mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 44 liters.
Inside, the dashboard has a dual-tone look. Rear passengers get AC vents for comfort. However, this Creative variant does not have a charging outlet or USB port for the rear. Two people can sit comfortably in the rear with good legroom and thigh support. A third person might find it a bit tight due to a small hump in the middle. The Nexon comes with 6 airbags as standard. There are two adjustable headrests at the rear. A parcel tray is also provided. The rear seats can be fully folded (100%). It also includes ISOFIX child seat mounts for child safety.
On the driver’s door, you will find controls for all four power windows. The door opener is chrome, and the handle is white. There are holders for an umbrella and a bottle, along with a speaker. Controls for the outside mirrors are placed on the dashboard. The seats are made of fabric and offer both height adjustment and recline options. Below, you will find the fuel lid opener, manual ABC pedals, and a lever to open the bonnet.
The car has a fully digital instrument cluster. The two-spoke steering wheel has an illuminated logo. It features controls for calls and the infotainment system on one side, and controls for the multi-information display (MID) on the other. The steering wheel is flat-bottomed and can be adjusted for tilt. Headlamp and wiper controls are manual in this Creative variant. The digital cluster shows information like RPM, speed, trip details, average mileage, range, audio info, average speed, fuel level, time, driving time, distance, and temperature.
The Creative variant has a 7-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system. It supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, USB, and Aux connectivity. A reverse parking camera is included for easier parking. Higher variants offer a larger 10.25-inch screen and a 360-degree camera.
The center console has AC vents and a fully automatic climate control system with touch-panel buttons for fan speed and temperature. There is a hazard light switch, a boot unlock button, and touch-responsive lock/unlock buttons. It provides a 12V power outlet and both Type-A and Type-C USB ports. You will find a 6-speed manual transmission, with an automatic option also available. The car offers three drive modes: City, Eco, and Sport. There is a manual handbrake, two cup holders, and extra storage space. This variant does not have an armrest. The glove box is deep and includes space for documents and glass holders. The inside rearview mirror is manually adjustable. The roof light uses a white LED. There is information about the co-driver airbag status. The driver’s side sun visor has a ticket holder, and the co-driver’s side has a vanity mirror.
The car features a 382-liter boot space. It includes a parcel tray, a yellow boot light, and two 3kg hooks for hanging items. The spare wheel is a 16-inch steel rim, and a jack and tool kit are also provided. For the bi-fuel (petrol + CNG) option, the car comes with twin-cylinder technology, still providing useful boot space.
Strong Engine Options and Performance
The Tata Nexon is unique in its segment for offering all types of engine options: petrol, diesel, CNG (bi-fuel), and EV.
The Creative variant shown here has a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine. This engine produces 118 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque. It gives a mileage of about 18-19 kilometers per liter.
You can also choose a 1.5-liter Revotorq turbocharged diesel engine. This engine delivers 114 BHP of power and 260 Nm of torque. The diesel version offers an impressive mileage of about 22 kilometers per liter.
Top-Class Safety Features
The Tata Nexon is known for its excellent safety, backed by a 5-star rating. It includes many safety features as standard:
- ABS with EBD (Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- 6 Airbags
- Reverse Parking Sensors
- Reverse Parking Camera
- Speed Alert System
- Seat Belt Warning
- Engine Immobilizer
- Crash Sensor
Price Details
The Tata Nexon Creative variant with a petrol engine and a dual-tone finish costs around 10,80,000 rupees (ex-showroom). The on-road price in Lucknow for this dual-tone petrol Creative variant would be approximately 12,54,000 rupees. If you choose a single-tone color, the price would be about 10,000 rupees less.
