Tata Motors
Nexon
India's first 5-star crash-test SUV keeps its safety crown post-facelift, with a punchy 1.2 turbo and a frugal 1.5 diesel. The cabin tech leapt a generation in 2023.
BNCAP ★★★★★ adult · 5★ child
₹7.32L–₹14.22L
Ex-showroom
~₹8.32L–₹16.49L
On-road (est.) ~ preview
142 PS
Power (top)
~16.7 km/l
Real-world FE ~ preview
8 petrol + 3 diesel
Variants
Consensus Summary
What owners say
Aggregated themes from hundreds of discussions across Reddit, Team-BHP, and direct owner reports.
Safety reputation
The 5-star crash rating is the single most cited reason owners chose the Nexon for their families.
Software & electricals
Touchscreen lag, reverse camera dropouts and sensor errors remain the top complaints post-facelift.
Diesel torque
Diesel owners love the mid-range punch and report 17–19 km/l on highway runs.
AMT behaviour
The AMT is fine in relaxed driving but head-nods in traffic; the DCA is smoother but pricier.
Raw Voices
Owner Review Database
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3.7
Average rating
41
Total reviews
POS 63%NEG 20%
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u/electric_soulReddit
★★★★★• 3 months ago
evAMT
▲ 113Excellent urban commuter. The silent cabin, quick torque off the line, and cheap charging make it the perfect daily. DC fast charging at 50kW takes less than an hour to reach 80%.
u/mileage_trackerMouthShut
★★★☆☆• 3 weeks ago
evDCT
▲ 6Nice performance and silent ride, but cabin plastics are hard and scratchy. Range drops by 20% in hot summer weather when the AC has to run on max cooling.
u/enthusiast_puneReddit
★★★★★• 5 months ago
evDCT
▲ 47The refinement is on another level. Zero noise, zero vibration. The single pedal drive works great in city traffic. On the highway, I get a solid 370km range with the larger battery pack.
BHPian_PotholeSurferTeam-BHP
★★★☆☆• 1 month ago
petrolAMT
▲ 25The NA petrol is smooth and adequate in city, but feels flat and underpowered when fully loaded on the highway. You have to rev it hard to make quick overtakes.
BHPian_MotorHeadReddit
★★★★☆• 1 week ago
evMT
▲ 24Switched from a petrol car to this Tata Nexon EV and the running cost is dirt cheap. I pay around ₹1.5 per km charging at home. Acceleration in sport mode is absolute madness, leaves traffic behind instantly.
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Is the upgrade worth it?
Pick two trims. We score every gained feature by real-world impact per lakh — deterministic, no AI opinions.
Tap any variant to compare it against the base. Tap the base to reset.
Comparing: Smart 1.2T → Pure 1.2T
+₹0.94L
Excellent valueScore: 11.7
Gained Features:
Interactive Dimensions
Scale & Road Footprint
Nexon blueprint — tap any metric to see how it compares in the sub 4m suv class.
Wheelbase (2,498 mm)
On the Nexon, the wheelbase is about average wheelbase for its segment. Rear space is typical for cars in this segment. A longer wheelbase also reduces pitch over potholes and speed breakers.
Automobile Literacy
Jargon-Free Safety & Tech
What all those complex brochure codes actually mean in plain, practical terms.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM
Emergency Anti-Skid. If the vehicle senses a loss of traction (like on wet mud or when swerving to avoid an obstacle), it automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep you on your steered path. Essential for safety.
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
Roll-back Prevention. When starting the vehicle on a steep slope (like a flyover or basement mall ramp), it holds the brakes for 2 seconds after you release the pedal, giving you time to move your foot to the accelerator.
6 SRS Airbags (Standard)
Full-Cabin Cushioning. Protects all occupants in case of an impact. Includes two front airbags, two seat-mounted side airbags, and two curtain airbags that shield front and rear passengers' heads from side window impacts.
All-Wheel Disc Brakes
Consistent Stopping Power. Unlike drum brakes, disc brakes dissipate heat quickly, preventing brake fade. They stop the vehicle shorter, more predictably, and with far less foot pressure.
Star Map LED DRLs & Headlamps
Advanced Night Vision. LEDs throw a much whiter, wider, and brighter beam than yellow halogens, reducing eye fatigue during night highway runs. Star Map running lights make you highly visible to oncoming traffic.
Explain This Like I'm Buying It
Every feature translated — what it is, when you'll use it, whether it's worth paying for.
Top trim features (EV Empowered+ A 45kWh)
Safety
Comfort
Tech
Convenience
Performance
3-layer breakdown
Tap any feature below — each opens a panel with sim → your context → value score.
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See it
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For your driving
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Worth paying for?
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Petrol or diesel — which pays back?
Diesel often costs more to buy, but less to run. This shows how far you need to drive before fuel savings cover that extra purchase price — in plain numbers for your city.
How much you drive
12k km/yr
Extra you pay upfront
₹0.93L
Pure 1.5D diesel costs about ₹0.93L more than Pure 1.2T petrol before you drive a kilometre.
Fuel cost each km
₹5.7 vs ₹8.6
Diesel ≈ ₹5.7/km · petrol ≈ ₹8.6/km in Hyderabad — you save about ₹2.9 every kilometre on diesel. ~ preview
When you recover it
32k km
If you drive about 12k km a year, fuel savings cover the extra price after roughly 2.7 years (32k km total).
Bottom line: at your usage, Nexon diesel should pay for its higher purchase price in under 5 years — so diesel is a sensible pick if you keep the car that long.
On-road price
Check a dealer on-road quote
We estimate registration, insurance, and extras for your city. Paste what the dealer quoted to see if it looks fair.
Variant
Showroom price (ex-showroom)₹14,21,900
Registration & road tax (RTO)₹1,56,409
First-year insurance₹45,501
Tax collected at source (cars over ₹10L)₹14,219
Handling & other dealer charges₹11,000
Our estimated on-road total₹16.49L ~ preview
What will it really cost?
Fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres and depreciation over your ownership — tuned to your city and km.