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Tata Nexon Facelift’s Offline Bookings Are Open At Some Dealerships


The facelifted Tata Nexon will go on sale on September 14, and will most likely be accompanied by the Nexon EV facelift as well

2023 Tata Nexon

  • Tata is set to give its subcompact SUV, the Nexon, a second major refresh. The first refresh was done in early 2020.

  • The exterior of the Nexon facelift will feature a new fascia, fresh alloy wheels, and connected taillights.

  • On the inside, it will have a Curvv-like 2-spoke steering wheel, a digital driver display, and a dual-tone theme.

  • Some of the features in the new Nexon will include a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, and up to six airbags.

  • It will be available with both petrol and diesel powertrains and might also come with Tata’s new 1.2-litre turbo engine.

  • The prices are expected to start from slightly over Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Tata Nexon facelift is set to be launched soon, on September 14. The SUV has been spotted multiple times without camouflage, revealing its design updates. Some dealerships have already started accepting offline bookings for the updated Nexon. This will be the second major refresh for the Tata SUV, following the earlier update in 2020. Here’s what we know so far:

Big Updates On The Exterior

Tata Nexon facelift seen undisguised

The new Nexon facelift features a sharper fascia, with a sleeker grille and updated LED daytime running lights (DRLs). The bumper design has been tweaked to accommodate the updated LED headlights, which now have a portrait-orientation. There are also some changes to the alloy wheels. These updates are expected to be carried over to the Nexon EV facelift as well, with EV-specific blue highlights and closed off panels.

At the rear, the new Nexon sports a slimmer and connected LED taillight setup, a revised tailgate with the ‘Nexon’ badging, and a chunky bumper with a faux skid plate. The rear bumper also houses taller and more prominent rear reflectors.

Also Read: Tata Gives A Fresh Identity To Its Electric Arm Now Called Tata.ev

A Fresh Take On The Inside Too

Tata Nexon facelift cabin

The interior of the Nexon facelift will feature a new dashboard layout and a Curvv-like 2-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo. The cabin will also have a dual-tone theme with purple hues on the seats, dashboard, and steering wheel.

Replete With New Features

Tata Nexon EV Max 10.25-inch touchscreen

The facelifted Tata Nexon will come with several new features, including a digital driver’s display and a 360-degree camera. It will also have a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, cruise control, and automatic climate control.

Safety features are expected to include up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX child seat mounts, and possibly some advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

What Will Drive It?

The Nexon facelift is likely to be equipped with the current model’s 1.5-litre diesel engine (115PS/260Nm) paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed AMT. It may also come with Tata’s new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (125PS/225Nm) mated to a new DCT (dual-clutch transmission) option. The powertrain of the Nexon EV facelift is not expected to undergo any changes and will likely be available in two iterations with different battery sizes – Prime and Max.

Also See: Facelifted Tata Nexon’s Cabin Gets A Lot Of Digital Bits

Price And Rivals

Tata Nexon facelift rear seen undisguised

The new Nexon is expected to be priced higher than the current model. The prices could range from around Rs 8 lakh to Rs 14.60 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It will compete against rivals such as the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger, and the Maruti Fronx crossover.

Read More on: Tata Nexon AMT

Cars, News

Tesla Under Investigation by NHTSA for Steering Issues

Tesla is once again facing scrutiny from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this time for steering issues. According to the NHTSA’s investigation overview, drivers have been receiving messages indicating reduced or disabled power steering assist. Complaints have included incidents where restarting the car only partially restored steering capability, or drivers needed to make multiple attempts. One complaint even reported a situation where the steering felt stuck, causing the car to slide off the road and crash into a tree. Additionally, Tesla’s lane assistance and emergency features were said to have malfunctioned in this particular incident. Other cases described the steering wheel becoming overly stiff or completely locked.

While some Tesla owners have been able to regain full or partial steering functionality through restarts or multiple on-off attempts, many are concerned about the risk of being stranded in a sensitive traffic or highway situation. This poses not only a safety concern for themselves, but also for other vehicles around them. This is not the first time Tesla has faced steering-related issues with their electric SUV. In June 2023, a batch of Model Y cars were recalled due to steering wheel problems. Three months prior to that, the NHTSA launched an investigation into reports of steering wheels actually falling off while driving, affecting approximately 120,000 Model Y cars from the 2023 cycle.

Motorsport

2024 Audi A5 Avant Spied In Italy Looking Almost Ready For Production

Audi is finalizing the development of the next-generation A4 in all its variations. As part of this, the compact luxury vehicle will undergo a rebranding and be renamed A5 for the versions powered by a combustion engine. Recently, new photos have emerged showcasing a prototype of the A5 Avant, which will succeed the current A4 station wagon.

Before we delve further, let’s clarify some confusion. Earlier this year, Audi announced that odd numbers will be used for cars with combustion engines, while even numbers will be designated for electric vehicles (EVs). Therefore, the current A4 will be renamed A5, and the larger A6 will be part of the A7 family. The A4 and A6 names will then be reserved for fully electric models. However, the flagship A8 sedan will maintain its name and is expected to transition into an electric vehicle in its next generation.