The Tata Nexon was given a comprehensive mid-cycle refresh in September 2023, but since then, the brand has updated its compact SUV with a new powertrain option, more features, and has rejigged the variant line-up. The Nexon is available in petrol, CNG and diesel forms and comes in 4 trim levels – Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless – each of which gets a ‘+’ and an ‘S’ variant that pack in more features. Including all powertrains and variants, there are a total of 39 versions of the Nexon on sale. So, without further digression, here’s a breakdown of the features, safety kit and powertrain options available with each variant.
2025 Tata Nexon engine and gearbox options
| Tata Nexon prices and variants (in Rs, lakh) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol-5MT | Petrol-6MT | Petrol-6AMT | Petrol-7DCT | CNG-6MT | Diesel-6MT | Diesel-6AMT | |
| Smart | 8.00 | – | – | – | 9.00 | – | – |
| Smart + | 8.90 | – | 9.60 | – | 10.00 | 10.00 | – |
| Smart + S | 9.20 | – | – | – | 10.30 | 10.30 | – |
| Pure + | – | 9.70 | 10.40 | – | 10.70 | 11.00 | 11.70 |
| Pure + S | – | 10.00 | 10.70 | – | 11.00 | 11.30 | – |
| Creative | – | 10.10 | 11.70 | 12.20 | 12.00 | 12.40 | 13.10 |
| Creative + S | – | 11.30* | 12.00 | – | 12.30* | 12.70* | 13.40 |
| Creative + PS | – | 12.30* | – | 13.50* | 13.30* | 13.70* | 14.40* |
| Fearless + PS | – | 13.30^ | – | 14.50^ | 14.30* | – | 15.40^ |
*Dark Editions cost Rs 40,000 more
^Dark Editions cost Rs 20,000 more
A total of 7 engine and gearbox combinations to choose from
The Nexon is available with the widest range of engine and gearbox options in the compact SUV segment. The 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox in the entry-level Smart variants, while the Pure, Creative and Fearless variants get a 6-speed manual. The turbo-petrol engine also comes with a 6-speed AMT option in select Smart, Pure and Creative variants, while a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic option is there on select Creative variants and the top-spec Fearless.
The diesel engine option – a 115hp, 1.5-litre unit – has a 6-speed manual as standard, with a 6-speed AMT option available on select Pure, Creative and Fearless variants. Finally, the Nexon CNG, launched in September last year, comes with a 1.2-litre turbocharged unit that makes 100hp when running on compressed natural gas and a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.
2025 Tata Nexon colours explained
8 monotone exterior colour options available, including the Dark variants
The Nexon is available in a total of 15 exterior colour options – 8 monotone and 7 dual-tone – and this number includes the all-black dark variants. The entry-level Nexon Smart trim only gets 5 monotone options – Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Royal Blue and Flame Red – while the Pure trim gets an additional Pure Grey option. The Nexon Creative trims have Ocean Blue and Dark options on offer, along with dual-tone options for all colours but the Pristine White. The top-spec Nexon Fearless has all 15 colour options to choose from.
2025 Tata Nexon variants explained
Tata Nexon Smart: Rs 8-9 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-5MT, CNG-6MT
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability program
- ISOFIX
- Central locking
- Hill-hold assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Manual day/night inside rear view mirror
- Multi Drive modes: Eco, City, Sports
- LED headlights and DRLs
- LED strip connecting tail-lights
- 16-inch steel wheels
- 2-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo and tilt and telescopic adjust
- Front Power Windows
- Digital instrument cluster
- Manual AC
- 12V charging port in the front
- Folding rear seats
- Adjustable headrest for all passengers
Tata Nexon Smart + – Rs 8.9-10 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-5MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT
Features over Smart
- Remote central locking
- Wheel covers
- Follow-me-home headlights
- Power adjust for outside rear view mirrors
- 7.0-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- 2 speakers
- Steering-mounted controls
- All power windows
- Paddle shifters (AMT only)
Tata Nexon Smart + S – Rs 9.2-10.3 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-5MT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT
Features over Smart + S
- Auto headlamps
- Auto wipers
- Sunroof
- Roof rails
Tata Nexon Pure + – Rs 9.7-11.7 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Smart + S
- Rear camera
- Auto-fold outside rear-view mirrors
- Body-coloured door handles
- Shark fin antenna
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4 speakers
- 4-inch digital instrument cluster
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Front centre armrest
- Rear AC vents
Tata Nexon Pure + S – Rs 10-11.30 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT
Features over Nexon Pure +
- Auto headlamps
- Automatic wipers
- Sunroof
Tata Nexon Creative – RS 10.1-13.1 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, Petrol-7DCT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Pure + S
- 360-degree camera
- Rear wiper
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Push button start
- Cruise control
- Automatic climate control system
- Cooled glove box
- USB A- and C-type charging ports
Tata Nexon Creative + S Rs 11.3-13.4 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-6AMT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Creative
- Auto headlamps
- Automatic wipers
- Sunroof
Tata Nexon Creative + PS – Rs 12.3-14.4 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-7DCT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Creative + S
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Front fog lights with cornering function
- Rear defogger
- Front parking sensors
- Panoramic sunroof
- Bi-LED headlights
- LED tail-lights
- Keyless entry
- 60:40 split folding rear seats
- Rear centre armrest
- Wireless charger
- 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- USB A- and C-type charging ports at the rear
Tata Nexon Fearless + PS – Rs 13.3-15.4 lakh
Powertrain options: Petrol-6MT, Petrol-7DCT, CNG-6MT, Diesel-6AMT
Features over Nexon Creative + PS
- Auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror
- Height-adjustable front seat belts
- Welcome/Goodbye animation by LED DRLs, tail-lights
- Ventilated front seats
- Leatherette seat and steering upholstery
- Chrome inner door handles
- Air purifier
- Connected car tech with remote features
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with navigation
- Express cooling
- Wireless charger
- 4 speakers, 4 tweeters and a subwoofer JBL system
- OTA updates
- Emergency and breakdown call assist
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