The backlit centre pad of the Nexon EV’s steering wheel has a glass-like finish, but it’s just a very specific kind of plastic
Tata has unveiled the Nexon facelift and Nexon EV facelift before their mid-September market launch. Both subcompact SUVs have received extensive styling upgrades, new tech features, and additional standard safety equipment. One of the standout features of the updated Nexon is its distinctive 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo in the center.
However, some people have mistaken the backlit center pad of the steering wheel as glass and are concerned that if the driver’s airbag deploys, it might shatter the pad into pieces, causing more injuries. Anand Kulkarni, Tata’s Chief Product Officer, has addressed this concern.
Plastic With A Glass-finish
In a video, Anand Kulkarni explains that the backlit center pad of the Nexon EV’s 2-spoke steering wheel is actually made of high-quality plastic, not glass. He mentions that there is a seam under the pad from which the airbags are supposed to deploy. The remaining areas of the steering pad have been reinforced to prevent shattering when the airbag deploys.
This steering wheel pad has undergone multiple tests by Tata and regulatory agencies to ensure its effectiveness and durability.
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Other Safety Features
The safety kit of the Nexon EV includes features such as six airbags (standard), a 360-degree camera, a blind view monitoring system, and front and rear parking sensors. It also comes with electronic stability control, ABS with EBD with corner stability control, rollover mitigation, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, ISOFIX anchorage points for child seats, front and rear parking sensors, and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
If you want to know more about the 2023 Nexon EV’s updated powertrain and new features, head here.
Expected Price & Rivals
The prices for the Tata Nexon EV facelift will be announced on September 14, starting from around Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric SUV will continue to compete with the Mahindra XUV400 while offering an affordable alternative to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.
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