Tata Nexon CNG: Variant-wise Features Guide

The Tata Nexon CNG has finally been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker offers it in eight variants: Smart(O), Smart+, Smart+ S, Pure, Pure S, Creative, Creative+ and Fearless+ PS. So if you’re planning to buy India’s first turbo-powered CNG SUV, we’ve breakdown it’s each variant so that you can make an informed decision: –

Smart(O)

Ex-Showroom Price

Rs 8.99 lakh

Key Features: –

• LED headlamps
• LED taillights
• LED DRLs
• 2spoke steering with illuminated Tata logo
• Front power windows
• 6 airbags
• ESC
• Hill hold assist
• Rear parking sensors
• ISOFIX anchors
• Day/night IRVM
• 321-litres of boot space
• Direct start in CNG mode

Smart+

Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 9.69 lakh
Premium Over Smart(O) Variant	Rs 70,000

Key Features (over Smart(O) variant): –

• Sharkfin antenna
• All power windows
• Power adjustable side mirrors
• A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Android Auto & Apple Carplay
• 4-speakers
• Steering mounted controls
• Parcel tray

Smart+ S

Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 9.99 lakh
Premium Over Smart+ Variant	Rs 30,000

Key Features (over Smart+ variant): –

• Automatic headlamps
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Single-pane electric sunroof
• Knitted roof liner

Pure

Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 10.69 lakh
Premium Over Smart+ Variant	Rs 1 lakh

Key Features (over Smart+ variant): –

• Bi-functional LED headlamps
• Roof rails
• Touch-based AC control panel
• Rear AC vents
• Semi-digital instrument cluster
• Voice commands

Pure S

Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 10.99 lakh
Premium Over Pure Variant	Rs 30,000

Key Features (over Pure variant): –

• Automatic headlamps
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Single-pane electric sunroof

Creative

Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 11.69 lakh
Premium Over Pure Variant	Rs 1 lakh

Key Features (over Pure variant): –

• 16-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic inserts
• Top mounted rear wiper & washer
• Sequential LED DRLs
• LED tail lights
• Automatic AC
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• 2 tweeters
• 7-inch digital cluster
• Cooled glovebox
• Push button start/stop
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Rear view camera

Creative+

Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 12.19 lakh
Premium Over Creative Variant	Rs 50,000

Key Features (over Creative variant): –

• Automatic headlamps
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• 10.25-inch HARMAN touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless connectivity support for Android Auto & Apple Carplay
• 360-degree camera
• Blind-view monitor
• Front parking sensors

Fearless+ PS

Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 14.59 lakh
Premium Over Creative+ Variant	Rs 2.4 lakh

Key Features (over Creative+ variant): –

• Welcome & goodbye functions for DRLs and taillights
• Front fog lamps with cornering function
• 10.25-inch digital cluster
• 2 additional tweeters
• JBL sound system
• Leatherette seats
• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• Ventilated front seats
• Air purifier
• Panoramic sunroof
• Wireless charger
• Rear defogger
• One touch up & down driver-side window
• Xpress cooling function
• 60:40 flip & fold rear seat
• Front armrest
• Height adjustable driver & co-driver seatbelt

Tata Nexon iCNG – Powertrain and Mileage

Powering the Tata Nexon CNG is the SUV’s 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It produces a peak power output of 99PS and a torque of 170Nm, with an impressive claimed fuel efficiency (mileage) of about 24 km/kg. It comes equipped with dual CNG cylinders, with a combined capacity of 9 kg.

Competition Check

In the sub-4m SUV segment, the Nexon CNG faces rivaly with the likes of Maruti Brezza CNG and Fronx CNG.

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