Tata Nexon overtook the Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport, and Honda WR-V in August 2020 as it finished third on the compact SUV sales charts.
Tata Motors introduced the revamped Nexon earlier this year and accompanied the updated Tiago and Tigor. The local manufacturer intends to offer regularly updated products and the trio built on that strategy, while the new premium Altroz, Nexon EV and 2020 MY Harrier hatchback with several notable changes also came to light in early 2020.
The company gave the Nexon a completely revised front fascia, while the side profile remained largely the same as the coupe-like roofline and the signature window decoration has been retained in addition to the inclusion of new alloy wheels. 16-inch diamond cut. At the front, the projector’s headlights have gotten sleeker along with the addition of a redesigned bumper with C-shaped fog light housing, new grille and redesigned air intake, Y-shaped adjustment arrow inserts. .
Like the exterior, the cabin also gained its share of updates. There is a separate touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in the middle, along with a multi-functional steering wheel with audio, Bluetooth, telephone and cruise operation controls, engine start / stop button, air conditioning automatic, digital instrumentation, revised inserts on the dash and center console, etc.
The use of more premium materials in the facelift has made the Tata Nexon facelift one of the most attractive offerings in the compact SUV segment. It has often finished third on the monthly sales charts in its space and scored 5,179 units in August 2020 amid stiff competition. The Nexon will see new rivals in the form of the Kia Sonet, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.
| Subcompact SUV | Sales in August 2020 | Sales in August 2019 |
| 1. Hyundai Venue | 8,267 | 9,342 |
| 2. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza | 6,903 | 7,109 |
| 3. Tata Nexon | 5,179 | 2,275 |
| 4. Mahindra XUV300 | 2,990 | 2,532 |
| 5. Ford EcoSport | 2,757 | 2,882 |
| 6. Honda WR-V | 729 | 1,178 |
The Nexon is powered by BSVI-compliant 1.2-liter Revotron gasoline and 1.5-liter Revotorq diesel engines. The three-cylinder petrol unit generates a maximum power of 120hp and a maximum torque of 170Nm, as the power has been increased by 10hp upon receiving BSVI compliance. The oil burner, on the other hand, continues to deliver 110 PS & 260 Nm.
Both are paired with a six-speed manual or six-speed AMT, while a DCT is said to be in the works and is more likely to be at the top of the range. The recently launched XM (S) trim offers the most affordable power moonroof in the Nexon lineup.
