Tata Motors has just launched the much-awaited Nexon. With this, the automaker has finally entered the sub 4-metre compact SUV segment. The new vehicle will take on Maruti Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport, and it already looks very, very promising. Here are 5 solid reasons why the Nexon is better than the Brezza/EcoSport.
Super-sharp price
Tata has put a winning price tag of the Nexon. Even though the prices are introductory, it will attract a lot of customers. The Nexon starts at Rs. 5.85 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
In comparison, the Ford EcoSport is expensive by Rs. 1.3 lakh. The Maruti Vitara Brezza, which is only available in the diesel avatar at the moment is costlier by Rs. 53,000 than the base diesel version of the Tata Nexon. The price difference is huge even though the Nexon offers quite a long list of features right from the base version.
Loaded with features
The Nexon comes loaded with features and a long list of first-in-segment features too. The car gets LED DRLs and signature tail lamps. There is also sliding tray in the middle that is named as “Grand Central Console”. It adds a very premium feel to the vehicle’s interior.
Nexon also comes with the first-in-segment 6.5-inch floating type HD infotainment system. It gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The system is connected to 8 Harman speakers in the top-end variant. Also, the Nexon gets an optional wearable key band, which is designed to lock, unlock and start the car without the need of a physical key.
Fresh face
The Nexon is the latest entrant in the market, which means it will attract a lot of eyeballs. That sure is an advantage that will work in the favour of Nexon. Also, the vehicle comes with unique belt-line across all the variants that give it a unique look. With the top-end dual roof colour, the Nexon offers a three-colour exterior, which sure turns a lot of heads.
Power
With the Nexon, Tata has introduced two brand new engines. The compact SUV is powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 108 Bhp and 170 Nm of peak torque. It equals the Ford Ecosport EcoBoost in terms of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is also a brand new engine and it develops a maximum power of 108 Bhp and peak torque of 260 Nm. It is the most powerful diesel engine in the segment.
Drive modes
The multiple drive modes are the first-in-segment feature in Nexon. Nexon comes with three modes – Eco, City and Sport. The driver can shift to any mode on the fly. Shifting between the modes drastically changes the behaviour of the vehicle. The modes also alter the power delivery of the engine. For example, the diesel engine only delivers 85 Bhp in Eco mode, 95 Bhp in City mode and 108 Bhp in Sport mode. It is very effective way of saving fuel too.