Tata Nexon — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

The Tata Nexon is India's most popular compact SUV and the car that changed how Indian buyers think about safety — it was the first India-made car to score a 5-star Global NCAP rating, and the current model carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with six airbags as standard. If you want a sub-4-metre SUV that does the daily commute, the weekend highway run and the school drop without drama, the Nexon is the default shortlist entry.

The 2026 range is unusually wide: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol (manual, AMT and dual-clutch automatic), a diesel that remains rare in this segment, and a factory-fitted CNG option that uniquely keeps its turbocharged character. Prices span roughly ₹7.4 lakh to ₹14.3 lakh ex-showroom, so a well-specced mid variant lands where rivals' base trims start making compromises.

Where the Nexon asks for patience is the petrol's low-rev drivability in traffic (the AMT smooths this at a cost of shift speed) and a rear seat that is more supportive than sprawling. Neither dents the core case: no rival matches its safety-per-rupee.

Nexon Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Petrol

1199 cc · 120 PS @ 5500 rpm · 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm · 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AMT AT / 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCA AT · ARAI 17.44 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

1.2L Turbocharged Revotron CNG

1199 cc · 100 PS @ 5000 rpm · 170 Nm @ 2000 rpm · 6-Speed MT · ARAI 17.44 km/kg · BS VI 2.0

1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq Diesel

1497 cc · 115 PS @ 3750 rpm · 260 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 6-Speed AMT AT · ARAI 24.08 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Nexon Dimensions

Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1804 mm · Height: 1620 mm · Wheelbase: 2498 mm · Ground clearance: 208 mm · Boot space: 382 litres · Fuel tank: 44 litres

Nexon Safety

5-star Bharat NCAP rating

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Global NCAP Safety Rating: 5 Star, Global NCAP Child Safety Rating: 5 Star, Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: 5 Star.

Nexon Colours

Available in 9 colours: Ocean Blue, Royal Blue, Daytona Grey, Pristine White, Daytona Grey Dual Tone, Grassland Beige, Pure Grey, Pristine White Dual Tone, Grassland Beige With Black Roof.

Ownership & Running Costs

Service interval is 12 months / 15,000 km after the first year.

Indicative maintenance averages ₹5,000–7,500 per year over the first five services for the petrol; diesel runs ~15-20% higher. (Indicative figures — confirm at your Tata service centre.)

First-year comprehensive insurance typically lands between ₹35,000 and ₹55,000 depending on city, variant and add-ons. Renewals drop sharply with NCB.

Tata offers a standard 3-year/1,00,000 km warranty on the Nexon range, extendable to 5 years. (Confirm current scheme with the dealer.)

At ~15 kmpl real-world petrol economy and city fuel prices, expect roughly ₹7 per km; the diesel and CNG bring that closer to ₹4.5-5 per km.

Already own one? Check Nexon challans, verify RC details, compare insurance quotes or recharge FASTag on GaadiInfo.

Nexon vs Rivals

Nexon vs Maruti Brezza: Smoother petrol and stronger service network, but no diesel, no turbo and a 4-star rating. See the Maruti Brezza.

Nexon vs Hyundai Venue: Easier city drive and clever features; trails the Nexon on crash-test results. See the Hyundai Venue.

Nexon vs Tata Punch: ₹1.5-2 lakh cheaper and just as safe — if you can live with less power and space. See the Tata Punch.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Nexon remains the segment's most complete package: no rival offers its combination of crash-test credibility, powertrain choice and features at the price. Buy the turbo-petrol DCA if you want one Nexon that does everything well; buy the diesel if your odometer earns its keep; treat the base Smart trims as price-anchors rather than the car you actually want.

• Sweet spot: the mid-range 'Creative'/'Fearless' band — you get the touchscreen, alloys, and the full safety kit without top-trim pricing.
• Skip the AMT if you can stretch to the 7-speed DCA — the gap in everyday smoothness is bigger than the gap in price.
• CNG buyers: the Nexon's turbo-CNG keeps highway overtaking ability that other CNG cars lose — but check boot space in person; the twin-cylinder setup eats into it.
• Negotiate in the last week of the month and always price the insurance separately — dealer bundles are rarely the best quote.

Frequently asked questions

What is the on-road price of the Tata Nexon?

On-road prices add roughly 10-15% over ex-showroom (registration, road tax, insurance) and vary by state. A mid petrol variant that costs ~₹10 lakh ex-showroom lands around ₹11.5 lakh on-road in most metros — use the city links on this page for your city's estimate.

Which Tata Nexon variant is the best value?

The mid-range trims hit the sweet spot: full safety kit, touchscreen and alloys without top-trim pricing. If you want an automatic, pay for the 7-speed DCA over the AMT.

Is the Tata Nexon diesel worth it in 2026?

Yes, if you drive over ~1,500 km a month or do frequent highway runs. Below that, the petrol's lower purchase price wins; between the two, the CNG is the running-cost champion for city-heavy use.

What is the real-world mileage of the Tata Nexon?

Expect roughly 14-16 kmpl from the turbo-petrol in the city and 17-19 on the highway; the diesel adds ~4-5 kmpl over those figures. ARAI figures per variant are listed in the specifications above.

How safe is the Tata Nexon?

The Nexon carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and ships with six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX as standard across the range. Its predecessor was the first India-made car to score 5 stars at Global NCAP.

Does the Tata Nexon have ADAS?

The Nexon's driver-assistance kit centres on ESC-based systems rather than a full radar/camera ADAS suite. See the safety section above for exactly what each variant carries.

Nexon or Brezza — which should I buy?

Pick the Nexon for safety credentials, the diesel/CNG options and sharper pricing variant-for-variant. Pick the Brezza for the smoother petrol-automatic experience and Maruti's wider service network.

What is the waiting period on the Tata Nexon?

Typically 2-6 weeks depending on variant, colour and city — dual-tone and top trims run longer. Ask the dealer for a written committed delivery date.

Can I check an existing Nexon's history before buying used?

Yes — run the registration number through GaadiInfo's RC check and challan check to verify ownership, hypothecation and pending fines before you pay for any used Nexon.