Tata Nexon EV review, road test

In an attempt to up the Nexon’s premium quotient, Tata has worked on improving the perceived quality of the cabin. The seats and the section around the elbow rest on the door pad now don off-white leatherette upholstery, featuring blue stitching and the tri-arrow (now bi-arrow) pattern in line with this EV’s theme; as do the blue trim highlights spread across the cabin. While the classy roof liner, free-standing touchscreen, coloured MID, textured plastics and tastefully executed piano black trim lift the ambience, what really ups its appeal is the inclusion of a sunroof.

Being based on an older platform, the Nexon EV does not have the ability to gather and display a host of usage-related information like discharge rates, regeneration status and more. It also lacks a conventional gear lever, and the rotary drive selector is not the most responsive. Plus, it is a task to figure out the selected state of drive without consulting the MID screen.

Seat comfort is just as impressive as the standard car, and despite the battery being placed beneath the cabin floor, passengers at the rear don’t sit in a knees-up position. The bench is exceptional and the leatherette upholstery has made it even more comfortable. So the cabin experience is still very pleasant and the light colours and generous glass area contribute to the sense of space on offer. At 350 litres, its boot space is quite respectable, and you can even fold the seats completely flat by folding the rear bench squab forward to haul more cargo.