2025 Tata Nexon variants, features, transmissions explained

Tata has rejigged the Nexon SUV's line-up for 2025, and it is currently available in four trims – Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. Tata has also updated the prices of nearly all variants – now starts at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) – although the mechanicals remain unchanged.

Without further ado, here are the powertrain, comfort and convenience features, safety kit, and exterior colours available on each trim of the Nexon.

Tata Nexon new variants, features

Tata has discontinued the Pure, Pure S, Creative Plus and Fearless trims, and introduced two new trims: Pure Plus and Pure Plus S. Depending on which Pure Plus variant you chose, you get features like a sunroof, a 10.24-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto-folding wing mirrors, a rear-view camera and rain-sensing wipers.

While the Creative variant now gets a 360-degree camera, only the Creative Plus PS variant gets a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger, keyless entry and go and TPMS. Slotted in between, the Creative Plus S packs automatic headlights, a sunroof and rain-sensing wipers.

Apart from a panoramic sunroof, the new Fearless Plus PS comes with a 10.24-inch driver’s display, ventilated front seats, an air purifier and a 9-speaker JBL sound setup. 

Tata Nexon powertrains

The Nexon Petrol comes with a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that generates 120hp and 170Nm. The Smart variants are offered with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed AMT. Pure trims take it one step up with a 6-speed manual and AMT units. The Creative trims get the most number of gearboxes – 6MT, 6AMT and DCA, whereas the range-topping Fearless variant comes with a 6-speed manual and DCA transmissions. Nexon's CNG models are available solely with a 6-speed manual across variants, and the turbocharged engine makes 100hp and 170Nm.

As for the Nexon's diesel line-up, the range starts from Smart Plus and all trims get a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. An AMT unit is offered only in the Pure Plus, Creative and Fearless Plus PS variants. Notably, none of the diesel variants get a DCA gearbox. The 1.5-litre, four-cylinder mill produces 115hp and 260Nm.

Tata Nexon variants colours

The Tata Nexon is available in seven paint shades (previously eight), out of which four are new – Grassland Beige, Royal Blue, Creative Blue and Carbon Black. Dual-tone colours are also available with the Creative and Fearless trims.

The base Smart and Pure variants get four colours, while the Pure additionally gets a Pure Grey colour. The Creative variant is available in seven colours, including dual-tone, while the top-spec Fearless is offered in dual-tone colours only, monotone Carbon Black being an exception.

Tata Nexon variant-wise features list

Smart

• 6 Airbags
• LED headlights and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
• LED tail-lights
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Electronic Stability Program
• 2-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo
• Drive modes: Eco, City and Sports
• Front power windows
• ISOFIX mounts
• Digital driver's display
• Central locking with key

Smart Plus

Features over Smart

• Wheel covers
• Remote central locking flip key
• Electrically operated wing mirrors
• 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• All power windows
• Steering wheel controls
• Paddle shifters
• USB A charging port

Smart Plus S

Additional features in this variant

• Automatic headlights
• Voice-assisted electric sunroof
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Roof rails

Pure Plus

Features over Smart Plus S

• 10.24-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Reversing camera
• Front armrest
• Rear AC vents
• Body coloured door handles
• Shark fin antenna
• 4-inch digital driver's display

Pure Plus S

Additional features in this variant

• Voice-assisted electric sunroof
• Auto headlamps
• Rain-sensing wipers

Creative

Features over Pure Plus

• 360-degree camera suite
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Push button start/stop
• Automatic AC 
• Cruise control
• Rear wiper and washer
• USB A and C charging ports
• Cooled glovebox

Creative Plus S

Additional features in this variant

• Voice-assisted electric sunroof
• Automatic headlights
• Rain sensing wipers

Creative Plus PS

Features over Creative Plus S

• Panoramic sunroof
• Bi-LED headlights
• Full-LED tail-lights
• Front fog lamp with cornering function
• Wireless charger
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Rear defogger
• 60:40 split rear seats
• Rear seat armrest with cup holder
• Passive entry/start
• Parcel tray
• Front parking sensor

Fearless Plus PS

Features over Creative Plus S

• Sequential LED DRLs and tail-lights with welcome/goodbye
• 10.24-inch digital driver's display with navigation
• Ventilated front seats
• Air purifier
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Boot lamp
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• A + C type USB ports for rear passengers
• Xpress cooling
• Chrome inner door handles
• Height adjustable front seatbelts
• Voice-assisted electric panoramic sunroof
• JBL speakers
• Emergency and breakdown calls function
• iRA connected vehicle features
• Remote engine start/ stop
• Vehicle diagnostic reports
• Weather updates
• Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates

The Tata Nexon competes with the Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue in the sub-compact SUV segment. Tata's SUV is still a competitvely priced offering compared to its rivals with a couple of powertrains on offer. However, a naturally aspirated petrol engine would complete the Nexon line-up and may open the gates for better pricing at the lower end.

Also, see:

Skoda Kylaq price, variants, features explained

Updated Tata Punch price, variants, features explained

Related Videos

Tata Nexon CNG video review

13288 Views|5 months ago

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon comparison video

18106 Views|6 months ago