Tata Nexon Dark price, variants explained

Tata Motors had launched the Nexon facelift in September last year and it was only a matter of time before the Dark Edition variants for the compact SUV became available. Priced from Rs 11.45 lakh-15.80 lakh, the Nexon Dark is available from the mid-spec Creative trim onwards and costs about Rs 35,000 more than the variant it’s based on.

Tata Nexon Dark Edition variants explained

Tata offers the Nexon Dark with two engines – a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol that produces 120hp and 170Nm of torque, and a 1.5-litre diesel unit that makes 115hp and 260Nm of torque. The former gets 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT and 7-speed dual-clutch auto options, while the latter gets a 6-speed manual and AMT options.

There are a total of 23 trims to choose from as apart from the petrol-AMT, which is only available in Creative, Creative + and Creative + S trims, all other powertrain options come in five trim levels – including the top-spec Fearless and Fearless+ S. Here are the features, powertrains and safety kit available with each variant.

Tata Nexon Dark Creative – Rs 11.45 lakh-13.45 lakh

Engine: 1.2 petrol-MT, 1.2 petrol-AMT, 1.2 petrol-DCA, 1.5 diesel-MT, 1.5 diesel-AMT

• LED headlights and tail-lights with sequential LED DRLs
• 16-inch Dark-themed alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Two-spoke steering wheel
• Chrome door handles
• 6 airbags
• Electronic Stability Program
• Rear camera
• Tyre pressure monitor
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• 7.0-inch TFT digital driver display
• Height adjustable driver’s seat
• Adjustable front and rear headrest
• Ventilated leatherette seats
• 4 speakers, 2 tweeters
• 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Automatic climate control
• Keyless entry and push-button start
• Electrically operated wing mirrors
• Cooled glove box
• Rear washer and wiper
• Paddle shifters (AMT and DCA only)

Tata Nexon Dark Creative + – Rs 12.15 lakh-14.25 lakh

Engine: 1.2 petrol-MT, 1.2 petrol-AMT, 1.2 petrol-DCA, 1.5 diesel-MT, 1.5 diesel-AMT

In addition to the Nexon Dark Creative, it gets:

• 360-degree camera
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Auto-fold wing mirrors
• Cruise control
• Auto headlights and wipers

Tata Nexon Dark Creative + S – Rs 12.65 lakh-14.75 lakh

Engine: 1.2 petrol-MT, 1.2 petrol-AMT, 1.2 petrol-DCA, 1.5 diesel-MT, 1.5 diesel-AMT

In addition to Nexon Dark Creative +, it gets:

• Voice-activated sunroof

Tata Nexon Dark Fearless – Rs 12.95 lakh-15.05 lakh

Engine: 1.2 petrol-MT, 1.2 petrol-DCA, 1.5 diesel-MT, 1.5 diesel-AMT

In addition to Nexon Dark Creative + S, it gets:

• Front fog lamps
• Blind spot monitor
• Tyre pressure monitor
• Rear defogger
• 60:40 split, folding rear seat
• 10.25-inch TFT digital driver display
• 4 tweeters, 4 speakers
• Air purifier
• Wireless charger
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Express cool feature

Tata Nexon Dark Fearless + S – Rs 13.80 lakh-15.80 lakh

Engine: 1.2 petrol-MT, 1.2 petrol-DCA, 1.5 diesel-MT, 1.5 diesel-AMT

In addition to Nexon Dark Fearless, it gets:

• Voice-activated sunroof
• Connected car tech
• Sub-woofer (AMT and DCT only)
• Harman speaker system (AMT and DCT only)

Tata Nexon Dark Edition rivals 

The Nexon Dark Edition takes on the range-topping and slightly unique versions of compact SUVs like the Kia Sonet X Line and the Hyundai Venue N Line. If the upcoming Skoda compact SUV gets a Monte Carlo version, it will also compete with the Nexon Dark.

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