The Tata Nexon is set to launch soon and Tata Motors have revealed some significant details on this upcoming compact SUV.
The Tata Nexon will be powered by a petrol and diesel engine. The 1.2 litre turbo charged 3 cylinder petrol unit comes from the Revotron family of engines and develops 110 horsepower at 5000 rpm and maximum torque of 170 Nm between 2000 – 4000 rpm. The 1.5 litre Revotorq 4 cylinder diesel engine makes 110 horsepower at 3750 rpm and 260 Nm torque between 1500-2750 rpm. Both engines are mated to a six speed TA6300 synchromesh gearbox.
There will be three drive modes: Eco, City and Sport. The Eco mode has been designed to offer a better fuel economy, the City mode has optimum balance between power and torque for daily city dribing. The Sport mode features superior throttle response and is suited for spirited driving.
Both engines that will power the Tata Nexon have been indigenously developed with inputs from renowned global technology suppliers like AVL, Bosch, Mahale and Honeywell. The Revotron engine will be manufactured at the Sanand facility while the Revotorq engine will be produced at the Ranjangaon facility.
