2017 Tata Nexon review, road test

Is there more to the Tata Nexon than just designer looks? Our road test reveals all.

Published on Sep 07, 2017 04:05:00 PM

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The Nexon remains calm and composed at high speeds and makes for a good long-distance cruiser.
Headlamp’s blister-like indicator pod inspired by Nissan Juke.
Sharply cut tail-lamps with their LED elements look really slick.

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Tech Specs
PricePetrolDiesel
Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 5.85 - 8.60 lakhRs 6.85 - 9.45 lakh
EnginePetrolDiesel
Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverse
Type3-cyl, turbo-petrol4-cyl, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1198cc1497cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)77/85.8mm76/82.5mm
Compression Ratio9.6:116:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)110hp at 5000rpm110hp at 3750rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)170Nm at 1750-4000rpm260Nm at 1500-2750rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)88.92hp per tonne84.29hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)137.42Nm per tonne199.23Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)91.81hp per litre73.48hp per litre
TransmissionPetrolDiesel
Drive LayoutFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeManualManual
No of Gears6-speed6-speed
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.667/7.4623.308/8.482
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.913/14.301.913/14.66
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.218/22.461.218/23.03
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.895/30.570.895/31.35
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.690/39.650.690/40.66
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.578/47.340.578/48.54
Final Drive Ratio4.44:14.33:1
BrakingPetrolDiesel
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)25.39m, 2.29s25.84m, 2.32s
EfficiencyPetrolDiesel
City (kpl)9.06kpl14.0kpl
Highway (kpl)13.0kpl18.0kpl
Tank size (lts)44 litres44 litres
AccelerationPetrolDiesel
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.58s0.53s
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.21s1.09s
0 - 30 kph (sec)1.80s2.07s
0 - 40 kph (sec)2.55s3.21s
0 - 50 kph (sec)3.55s4.52s
0 - 60 kph (sec)4.87s5.77s
0 - 70 kph (sec)6.21s7.61s
0 - 80 kph (sec)7.74s9.26s
0 - 90 kph (sec)10.19s10.95s
0 - 100 kph (sec)12.33s13.68s
0 - 110 kph (sec)14.79s16.11s
0 - 120 kph (sec)17.48s19.04s
0 - 130 kph (sec)22.25s23.48s
0 - 140 kph (sec)27.48s28.17s
1/4 mile (sec)18.41s19.22s
20-80kph (sec)14.62s11.02s
Max speeds in gearPetrolDiesel
1st (kph @rpm)44kph at 5900rpm38kph at 4500rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)85kph at 5900rpm67kph at 4600rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)133kph at 5900rpm105kph at 4600rpm
4th (kph @rpm)152kph at 5000rpm142kph at 4500rpm
5th (kph @rpm)151kph at 3800rpm172kph at 4200rpm
6th (kph @rpm)153kph at 3200rpm183kph at 3800rpm
Noise LevelPetrolDiesel
Idle (dB)47.0dB48.5dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)55.9dB55.2dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)59.4dB74.1dB
50 kph AC off (dB)63.9dB64.1dB
80 kph AC off (dB)67.7dB68.1dB
BodyPetrolDiesel
ConstructionFour-door, monocoque, SUVFour-door, monocoque, SUV
Weight (kg)1237kg1305kg
Front Tyre215/60 R16215/60 R16
Rear Tyre215/60 R16215/60 R16
Spare TyreFull-size, steel rimFull-size, steel rim
SuspensionPetrolDiesel
FrontIndependent, McPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, McPherson struts, coil springs
RearNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
SteeringPetrolDiesel
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectricElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)10.2m10.2m
BrakesPetrolDiesel
FrontDiscsDiscs
RearDrumsDrums
DimensionsPetrolDiesel
Length3994mm3994mm
Width (mm)1811mm1811mm
Height1607mm1607mm
Wheel base2498mm2498mm
Front Track (mm)1540mm1540mm
Rear Track (mm)1530mm1530mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1370mm1370mm
Ground Clearance (mm)209mm209mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)350 litres350 litres

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