Nexon to be powered by turbocharged petrol and diesel engines with 6-speed manual

21 July 2017 7:07 AM GMT

Tata has shared, it seems like the production-spec version will be nearly identical to the one showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo.

Tata has revealed the first official sketch of the production-spec Nexon.

Tata Motors has revealed some new information about its upcoming, first sub-4m SUV, the Nexon. Along with the details about the powertrain, the automaker has also announced that the new SUV will be launched around the festive season this year. If you're wondering why is it named Nexon, it is a short form of ‘NEXt-ON.’

The Nexon was revealed in concept form at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. Its near-production version was unveiled at the 2016 Expo (check out the picture above) and it was also showcased at the Geneva Motor Show this year. Now, Tata has revealed the first official sketch of the production-spec Nexon.

Design

Looking at the fuzzy sketch that Tata has shared, it seems like the production-spec version will be nearly identical to the one showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. It is good to see that its waistline ceramic belt, which is certainly its signature design element, made its way in the production-spec model. This particularly accentuates its dual-tone roof theme. The ‘U’ shaped daytime running LEDs are also carried over from the show car.

Engine And Transmission

The Nexon will be powered by brand new turbocharged petrol and diesel engines from Tata’s Revotron and Revotorq families, respectively. Both the engines will be mated to a brand new 6-speed manual gearbox.

1.5-Litre Revotorq Diesel

Displacement: 1496cc (4-cylinder)

Power: 110PS @ 3,750rpm

Torque: 260Nm @ 1,500-2,750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Driving modes: Eco, City, and Sport

This new diesel not only makes the Nexon the most powerful sub-4m SUV in the market, but also the torquiest as well. Its torque figure puts it right in the league of the Hyundai Creta. Also, none of the ground-up-designed sub-4m SUVs offer a 6-speed manual transmission as of now.

Diesel

1.2-Litre Revotron Petrol

Displacement: 1198cc (3-cylinder)

Power: 110 PS @ 5,000rpm

Torque: 170Nm @ 2,000-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Driving modes: Eco, City, and Sport

It is perhaps the turbocharged version of the 1.2-litre petrol that made its debut with the Tiago and the Tigor. The 1.2-litre turbo motor that pulls the Zest and the Bolt is a different engine and is a 4-cylinder unit as well. Also, with its turbocharged petrol, the Nexon becomes the only sub-4m SUV to solely offer turbocharged engines.

Petrol