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Handles like a dream
Fully loaded with
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An apex killer that easily
tames sharp corners.
and fail drastically in most others. The
diesel variant that we drove is powered
by a 108bhp, 1.5-litre turbocharged motor
that offers refined and linear acceleration
without any turbo lag – thanks to the
260Nm of torque. The power delivery is
Tata Nexon XZ Plus
Engine: 1,497cc / 4-Cylinders / 16
Valves / Turbocharged
Fuel: Diesel
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual /
Front-Wheel Drive
Power: 108bhp @ 3,750rpm
Torque: 260Nm @ 1,500rpm
Price: `11.36 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
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Fresh design
Smooth & linear engine
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Great ride-and-handling
balance, and looks
great too.
spread out well, and the gearbox is light.
It’s the only vehicle in the segment that
comes with three driving modes – Eco,
City and Sport. Tata Motors has also
managed to beautifully balance the ride
and handling qualities of the Nexon.
The independent McPherson struts in
front, with a semi-independent twist
beam at the back, soak up any pothole
or stretches of broken tarmac that come
its way. Overall ride quality is what you’d
call plush. In terms of handling, this
compact SUV hugs the tarmac while
taking corners, and body roll is down to
a minimum. And even though it isn’t in
the league of the Brezza, the Nexon still
exudes a lot of confidence around bends.
Plus, the Nexon does manage to stand out
Maruti Suzuki Vitara
Brezza ZDi+
Engine: 1,248cc 4-Cylinders
16 Valves Turbocharged
Fuel: Diesel
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Front-Wheel Drive
Power: 89bhp @ 4,000rpm
Torque: 200Nm @ 1,750rpm
Price: `9.77 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
with its aerodynamic coupe-like design.
The Nexon also comes with many smart
features, like a 6.5-inch infotainment
screen, a shortcut button to directly
sync your smartphone with the system,
umbrella slots right above the front door