Tata Nexon Facelift 2023 officially revealed – Petrol, Diesel Engine with all new DCT

The Nexon facelift, Tata Motors’ second significant redesign for the compact SUV, has been unveiled. Bookings will begin on September 4 for the Indian company’s new compact SUV. The long awaited 2023 facelift of the Nexon and Nexon EV is launching on September 14. The additional features added to the 2023 Nexon include a much bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen and a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo. The Nexon’s appearance is influenced by its bigger upcoming siblings, Harrier EV and the Curvv concepts.

Tata Nexon facelift exterior

The Tata Motors emblem is housed in the top grille part of the Nexon facelift’s split-headlamp design. The trapezoidal housing that houses the bottom part of the headlights has a more prominent grille with a thick plastic bar running across it. The Nexon has been overhauled along with new sequential LED daytime running light signatures.

Aside from the new accent line, which is now accentuated in a contrasting hue, and new alloy wheels, a lot has stayed the same in the Nexon facelift’s look. The side profile looks identical to its predecessor. However, the redesigned Nexon now has a full-width LED light at the back with the Tata Motors emblem in the middle. The reverse light has been relocated from the housing of the taillights to the bumper. Like previously, the bumper also includes a fake skid plate and houses the license plate. The ground clearance of the Nexon facelift remains at 208mm.

Nexon facelift features and interior

The Curvv concept ideology is also used as inspiration for the inside. The dashboard is uncomplicated and straightforward. A redesigned HVAC unit with haptic touch controls is located in the centre and has a 10.25-inch touchscreen entertainment system. The vehicle also receives a digital instrument panel and a brand-new 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata emblem in the centre. A 360-degree camera, a wireless charger, ventilated front seats, an air purifier, and connected car technology are further features.

Tata Nexon facelift engine options and variants

The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine in the Nexon facelift will continue to produce 120 horsepower and 170 nm of torque. Depending on the model, four different gears are now available: a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed AMT, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automated (with paddle shifters). On the other side, the 6-speed manual or 6-speed AMT gearbox is still available with 115 horsepower, 260 Nm, 1.5-litre diesel engine option. Tata Motors has abandoned the pre-existing nomenclature that began with the letter “X” (XE, XM, XM+, XZ+, and XZ+ Lux) and adopted a naming scheme identical to Tata Punch. Smart, Smart+, Smart+ (S), Pure+, Pure+ (S), Creative, Creative+, Creative+ (S), Fearless, Fearless (S), and Fearless+ (S) trims are the new trim designations for the Nexon makeover. While (S) designates trims with a sunroof, the ‘+’ indicates optional packages that come together with a number of extras.

Tata Nexon facelift expected price

The Nexon facelift’s pricing will be revealed on September 14. It is anticipated that it would fall somewhere in the range of Rs. 8 lakh–15 lakh (ex-showroom). This compact SUV segment is very competitive in Indian car market. Hence there are a lot of rivals for the new Nexon in this segment. Mahindra XUV300, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Fronx, the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, and the Nissan Magnite. These are the main rivals of the 2023 Nexon.