2025 Tata Nexon CNG : New Features, Mileage and Price

May 8th, 2025

The 2024-launched Tata Nexon CNG is the benchmark product as it is the country's first turbocharged CNG SUV. With the ease of CNG and the power of a turbo engine, Nexon CNG offers a winning proposition to eco-conscious buyers seeking efficiency at the expense of not losing power.

Tata Nexon CNG Variants Explained

The Tata Nexon CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that has 100 bhp and 170Nm of maximum torque when powered by CNG. The car comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, and the car also gets an AMT (Automatic Manual Transmission) mode.

It comes with a twin-tank installation, particularly as a default feature, and this enables it to have a higher capacity to transport CNG. It is the first CNG vehicle in India to possess a turbo-petrol engine. Let us proceed and see the specs you receive with each one of the eight various forms (termed trims) and their prices.

Engine and Performance

The Nexon CNG is driven by the soul of a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit that generates 99 bhp and 170 Nm of torque in CNG fuel mode. A combination like this is capable of giving the best mix of performance and economy, and hence suitable for both urban as well as highway driving conditions. The engine gets a 6-speed manual gearbox that offers butter-smooth transmissions and optimum power delivery.

Fuel Efficiency

Tata provides an ARAI-certified mileage of 24 km/kg on the Nexon CNG. Real-world tests reveal a different picture:

City Drive: Approximately 11.65 km/kg.
Highway Drive: Approximately 23.7 km/kg.
Combined Average: Approximately 13 km/kg.

The figures show that although the Nexon CNG is fuel-efficient, real-world mileage will depend on driving style and conditions.

Variants and Features

There are eight variants of the Nexon CNG, and each of these comes with its own unique list of features:

Smart (O):

Six airbags
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
LED headlamps and DRLs
Hill holds control

Smart+:

7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Steering-mounted controls

Smart+ S:

Automatic headlamps
Electric sunroof
Rain-sensing wipers

Pure:

Bi-function LED headlamps
Rear AC vents
Touch-based HVAC controls

Pure S:

Auto headlamps
Electric sunroof
Rain-sensing wipers

Creative:

16-inch alloy wheels
7-inch digital driver's display
Auto climate control
Rearview camera

Creative+:

360-degree camera
Front parking sensors
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Fearless+ PS:

Panoramic sunroof
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Front ventilated seats
Leatherette seats

Safety

Safety stands as a top priority in the minds of Tata, and that is observed by being put to use in Nexon CNG via:

All models come equipped with six airbags.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) for better control.
Hill holds so that one does not roll back up hills.
Rear view sensors and camera to make driving as easy as one can.

Boot Space and Practicality

The Nexon CNG features a twin-cylinder CNG tank configuration, maximizing boot space. The configuration provides a boot capacity of 321 liters, marginally lower than the petrol variant but adequate for day-to-day use. The spare wheel is where it should be, underneath the car, accessible at any time without sacrificing storage.

Pricing

Ex-showroom Nexon CNG model prices are as follows:

Smart (O): ₹8.99 lakh
Smart+: ₹9.69 lakh
Smart+ S: ₹9.99 lakh
Pure: ₹10.69 lakh
Pure S: ₹10.99 lakh
Creative: ₹11.69 lakh
Creative+: ₹12.19 lakh
Fearless+ PS: ₹14.59 lakh

Conclusion

The Tata Nexon CNG is a confidence-building move in India's CNG car market. By combining the punch of a 1.2-liter turbo engine with the cost benefit of CNG, Tata has crafted a car that will appeal to performance drivers and environmentally friendly car buyers alike.

With eight decently specified versions, solid safety features, and an intelligent twin-cylinder CNG tank system that offers decent space for bags, the Nexon CNG is a logical and modern choice.

FAQs

Q1: Can Nexon CNG be started directly in CNG mode?

Yes, the Nexon CNG supports direct start in CNG mode, which is convenient and fuel-efficient.

Q2: Is there an automatic transmission?

The Nexon CNG, till now, comes with a 6-speed manual transmission. There will be an AMT model in the near future.

Q3: Is the mileage of Nexon CNG improved compared to that of Maruti Brezza CNG?

Although the Nexon CNG boasts a mileage of 24 km/kg, on-road mileage in city driving conditions is around 13.4 km/kg. To compare, the Maruti Brezza CNG gives around 20.4 km/kg in the same driving conditions.

Q4: How much boot space is in the Nexon CNG?

The Nexon CNG offers a boot space of 321 liters with its twin-cylinder CNG tank layout to make every inch of space count.

Q5: Does performance suffer when driving on CNG?

The turbo engine promises performance to be comfortably above even under CNG, delivering 99 bhp and 170 Nm of torque, sufficient for driving conditions that are the majority.

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