The Indian multinational automative company, Tata Motors seems to have improved it’s game with the latest launch of its long-speculated Nexon CNG in the country.
Tata Nexon CNG Launch
The carmaker has launched the Tata Nexon CNG in India with a price tag ranging from Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 14.59 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).
When it comes to the features, this model is launched with a turbo-petrol engine, which is a first for any CNG offering in India.
Moving ahead with the CNG powertrain, the Nexon now also comes with a panoramic sunroof.
The newly launched CNG-powered Nexon is available in eight variants with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs. 8.99 lakh.
With this launch, Tata is offering Nexon with petrol, diesel, EV, and CNG powertrain options across its wide portfolio.
The consumers can now have Tata Nexon CNG in eight variants, namely, Smart (O), Smart+, Smart+ S, Pure, Pure S, Creative, Creative+, and Fearless+ S.
In terms of features, the new Nexon CNG comes loaded with a first-in-segment panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charger, 360-degree surround camera, eight speakers, ventilated front seats auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, leatherette seat upholstery, and sequential LED DRLs with welcome and goodbye animation.
What’s New In Nexon CNG?
For the powetrain, Nexon CNG is a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine which is coupled only with a six-speed manual gearbox.
The brand continuing on the it’s innovative twin CNG cylinder tanks.
So, the Nexon CNG also comes equipped with this tech leading to a usable boot space of 321 liters which is 61 litres less than the ICE (internal combustion engine) Nexon.
The company claims that the the Nexon CNG can churn out 99bhp and 170Nm of peak torque.
The new Tata Nexon CNG is offered with dual-CNG cylinders which have a total capacity of 60 litres.
It is noteworthy here that the latest Nexon CNG is not being offered with any automatic transmission option as of now.
Its engine is offered with a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission) and a 6-speed AMT (automated manual transmission).
Further, this ICE-powered Nexon gets a 1.5-litre diesel engine (115 PS/260 Nm), mated with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT.
Taking Care Of Safety
This new launch comes with a new panoramic sunroof and a 10.25-inch dual-screen setup (one for the touchscreen and the other for the driver’s display).
It has ventilated front seats and an 8-speaker sound system.
The company is also offering an auto AC, air purifier, height-adjustable driver and front passenger seat belts.
It’s safety suite included six airbags (as standard), a 360-degree camera with a blind spot monitor, and rain-sensing wipers.
The Tata Nexon CNG appears to be all set to take on its rivals such as the Maruti Brezza CNG and Maruti Fronx CNG.
