Tata Motors has increased the prices of the top-selling Nexon compact SUV by up to Rs 11,000 depending on the variants. The 2021 Tata Nexon is now available in the price bracket of Rs 7.30 lakh to Rs 13.35 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata Motors has also removed some of the variants from the sub-4 meter SUV’s range.
The company has hiked the prices of the Nexon range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 11,000, depending on the variant. The top-spec diesel XZA+ (O) Dark Edition receives a maximum hike of Rs 11,000. The prices of the XZ+ trim, petrol XZA+ Dark Edition and the XM (S) trim with sunroof remain the same.
Before this, the Nexon compact SUV was available in over 30 variants (excluding dual-tone options). The diesel version is now offered with the mid-level XM variant. The company has also removed 3 diesel variants – XMA, XZ and XZA+ (S).
The Tata Nexon is available with two engine options – a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol and a 1.4-litre turbocharged diesel. While the former is good for 118bhp and 170Nm of torque, the oil burner produces 110bhp and 200Nm of torque Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed AMT. The SUV rivals the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Renault Kiger and the Nissan Magnite.
Next-gen Tata Nexon
Tata Motors is also working on the next generation Nexon, which is expected to be launched in 2023. The new model will be designed and developed on the new ALFA (Agile Light Flexible Architecture) platform that underpins the Altroz hatchback.
The new model will come with all-new styling, better equipped cabin and more refined engine and gearbox combinations. The new Nexon is also expected to receive a mild hybrid tech, which should help Tata to achieve higher efficiency. Instead of an AMT, the next Nexon could offer a dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
