Mahindra XUV 3XO Effect? Tata Nexon New Entry-level Variants Launched At Rs 7.99 Lakh

• Tata Nexon petrol variants now priced from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

• Gets a new entry-level Smart (O) variant for the petrol lineup. 

• Diesel variants now start from Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

• Two new entry-level diesel variants introduced: Smart + and Smart + S.

• Earlier, the petrol model started at Rs 8.15 lakh, while the Nexon diesel started at Rs 11.10 lakh. 

Tata Motors has introduced new entry-level variants for the Nexon's petrol and diesel lineups. With the introduction of the new variants, prices for the Nexon petrol start at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the diesel variants start at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is safe to say that these updates are in response to the newly launched Mahindra XUV 3XO’s aggressive pricing, starting at Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). 

Here’s a look at the updated Nexon Smart variant options and their pricing: 

Price for the entry-level petrol variant has decreased by Rs 15,000, while the price for the base diesel variant is down by Rs 1.10 lakh. 

Specifications 

Underneath the hood, the Nexon comes with two engine options -  a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine which makes 120 PS and 170 Nm or a 1.5-litre diesel engine making 115 PS and 260 Nm. The base variants powered by the petrol engine are offered with a 5-speed manual, while the diesel only gets a 6-speed manual. 

As you look at pricier variants of the Nexon, you get the option of a 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with the petrol engine. Meanwhile, the diesel variants are offered with a 6-speed AMT being the only automatic option available. 

Rivals 

The Tata Nexon now starts from Rs 7.99 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 15.8 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nexon is a part of a fiercely competitive segment, where it rivals many sub-compact SUVs like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, XUV 3XO, Maruti Brezza, Nissan Magnite and the Renault Kiger.