The Nexon, like its competitors,
The face wears a look we have seen on newer Tatas, although the large flared headlamps add a new twist. Seating six-footers? No problem! The coupe like roofline shouldn’t foul with turbans either. So that means the Nexon carries on with the swoopy crossover stance. The way the grey colour roof swoops down like a coupe, contrasts with the rugged plastic rub-strips. As a tribute to the Indian sub-continent, there is a lioness and a cub on the rear windscreen, and as if to make weft feeder suppliers a point, there’s a tiger in the large glove box too! Do numbers lie?Apparently, they do. The interface also prefers it if you use these buttons, responding in a properly snappy manner; poke a finger at the screen and the response is just a bit reluctant. The Nexon’s reversing camera’s resolution isn’t all that crisp, however, you do get bending guidelines to make reversing easier. But, what is the Nexon really like? We spent a day with the petrol and diesel variants of the Tata Nexon to get some answers. Still, it looks like a well-balanced design. It is wide enough to accommodate three, but the middle occupant will have to deal with a shorter seat base and a protruding backrest. Especially if you start from the second row. Its 2498mm wheelbase is almost as much as the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, but smaller than the Fords EcoSport.The really dramatic part of the design has to be the rear. The finish of the white band is much better here as it is made out of metal, whereas it is in a special plastic design at the side. For two, the smartly scooped out backseat is going to feel like a treat.
For instance, the Nexon has a few wild secrets too. It looks crisp and is legible even in bright sunlight. Surprising? Very! There’s plenty of room for long shanks too. This takes some time to get things cooled as this unit picks up the air from the side of the floor mounted unit and shoots it out towards you. With the power of brand new engines, more features and a design that is meant to wow, it makes a whole-hearted attempt at tempting you away from the competition. The white sash that runs along the window line is a signature element, but the finish isn’t slick enough.In terms of design, the steering wheel and instrument cluster are familiar, but the restrained dash design, the colours and the infotainment screen propped up on the dash make the Nexon look like a European luxury car!The highlight of the infotainment system has to be the sheer genius of mounting physical control buttons that are mounted under the aircon vents at the centre.
Inside it are LED DRLs and projector lamps but there are no LED headlamps here. This time around it is the Nexon that has arrived late to the compact SUV party, but it makes a very fashionable entrance and hopes to change our expectations of brand Tata. The introduction of plug-and-play connectivity with smartphones via Android Auto is very welcome, while Apple CarPlay will be integrated by the time of launch. .Tata Motors may have arrived late to some of the buzziest segments in the Indian car market, but with each successive launch Tata has made a bigger splash. Three-abreast? Sure, sort of. These shortcut keys and dials fall easily to hand and allow you to navigate through the menu easily, reducing the need to take your eyes off the road. Passengers at the rear are treated to dedicated air-vents with a two-stage blower, though.5 inch colour display is a big upgrade over units seen in Tatas before. But it is clear that Impact design language is infusing a distinct flavour into Tata products. In terms of resolution and brightness alone, the new 6. The white sash continues to flow in here and wraps around the diced tail lamps that pack smooth LED lamps. The Nexon’s best angle has to be the profile; it looks sleek and sporty, but tough. At 1607mm, the Nexon won’t stand as tall as its Japanese and American competition, but the 209mm of ground clearance, when unladen, has it standing well clear off the ground. The Nexon, like its competitors, is just under four metres long, but at 1811mm the Nexon is the widest. The bumper looks chunky and is actually integrated into the tail gate! Don’t worry though, as the bumps and scrapes will be tackled by the tough grey plastic section that juts out a bit from underneath. Were nitpicking, but the cushioning couldve been firmer and set a bit higher for better under-thigh support. Concept CrazeAs you can see only the show-car bits like the LED headlamps and cameras that were used instead of ORVMs have been replaced. When you step inside, the first thing you wonder about is if this really is a sub-4m SUV. The chunky 215/60 R16 tyres that peek out at all four corners give it a very confident stance. Overall, the Nexon is a sporty looking machine that might not win SUV lovers who want a traditional and square design
