First Tata Nexon Rolls Off The Factory

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Tata has started rolling out production units of the Nexon, its first ever compact SUV. The first unit rolled off the production line on July 20 in the presence of the company's managing director and the president of passenger vehicle business. Dispatches to the dealers across the country will commence soon so that potential customers can take a closer look at the SUV which goes up against the popular Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Ford EcoSport. However, the launch of the sub-4 metre SUV is still some time away and is slated to take place just before the upcoming festive season.

The recent news comes just days after the company teased its upcoming SUV's side profile and revealed juicy details about the powertrains. Engine options for the Nexon include a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Revotron motor and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder Revotorq oil burner. Both the engines are turbocharged, make 110PS of power and come paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The petrol engine makes a peak torque of 170Nm between 2000rpm and 4000rpm. The diesel mill delivers 260Nm from 1500rpm to 2750rpm.

On paper, both the engines appear to pack a punch and offer good bottom end torque that stays put to cover the entire mid range as well. It has a competitive advantage over the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Ford EcoSport in the performance department.

The Nexon seems like an excellent mix of practicality and performance. Tata promises an "unrivalled fuel efficiency" from the car. Forced induction, healthy bottom end torque and a tall sixth gear should help them achieve an impressive figure. We're expecting it to carry a tag between Rs 6.5 and Rs 9.5 lakh.

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