Tata Motors launches new Nexon variants; CNG - price features and specification

Nexon CNG gets Tata’s twin-cylinder tech; higher variants get panoramic sunroof.

The Nexon.ev has now been upgraded with a 45kWh battery pack, enabling “faster charging speeds” at 1.2C rating and a range of 489 km (Urban + Extra Urban) and Tata.ev’s C75 real-world range of 350–370 km, the Tata group firm said.

The Nexon CNG is India’s first turbocharged CNG SUV and also the most powerful.

Tata Motors has launched the Nexon CNG at a starting price of Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Nexon CNG is available in eight variants and gets several first-in-segment features like ventilated seats, voice-assisted panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with navigation, and a touch-based climate control unit.

The Nexon CNG uses Tata’s Twin Cylinder Technology, featuring dual CNG cylinders with a total capacity of 60 litres integrated into the boot floor, resulting in a generous boot space of 321 litres.

The Nexon CNG is India’s first turbocharged CNG SUV and also the most powerful. It is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that delivers 99 BHP and 170 Nm in CNG mode. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It features a single ECU and is capable of starting in CNG mode. Tata claims a fuel efficiency of 24 km/kg.

Speaking of safety features, the Nexon CNG is equipped with a fire protection device, leak detection, and thermal incident protection. The SUV also gets 6 airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, automatic headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers.

Some Features

Offered in four broad variants: Smart, Pure, Creative, and Fearless Plus.
Gets a similar exterior and interior as the Tata Nexon ICE (internal combustion engine) version.
It comes with twin CNG cylinders and has a boot space of 321 litres.
Offered with a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine producing 100 PS and 170 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Also becomes the first CNG offering in its segment to get a panoramic sunroof.