Tata Motors’ Nexon CNG, introduced as a concept in the Bharat Mobility Show in January 2024 is set to be launched following the introduction of the Curvv coupe SUVs petrol and diesel versions on September 2. According to Autocar India, the vehicle will be equipped with two gearbox options, including an AMT gearbox and will be India’s first turbo-CNG vehicle.
Despite being showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo with a 5-speed manual gearbox , Autocar India speculates that the car model will have an AMT automatic gearbox. It is expected to be one of the most powerful CNG vehicles in the segment.
Tata Nexon CNG: Expected specs
Nexon CNG’s interiors and exteriors would be identical to the standard SUV. However, it is expected to have a few CNG-related mechanical upgrades to the suspension, along with a couple of iCNG badges to distinguish it. The Nexon CNG will come with a 1.2-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and will be the third Tata product after Tigor and Tiago to offer a CNG-AMT combination.Â
Nexon CNG is expected to be launched around Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom price). The CNG vehicle will be offered with a unique twin 60-litre CNG tank and a usable boot space of 230 litres.
The Nexon CNG gets a single ECU, which seamlessly changes from CNG to petrol mode without any lag and the vehicle can be directly started on CNG mode. According to Tata Motors, the Nexon will come equipped with an NGV1 type of nozzle so that the refuelling process is faster.
The Nexon will be the only SUV in its segment to offer various powertrain options like CNG, pure petrol, diesel and EV. Tata Motors was the first company to introduce the twin-cylinder CNG tank with a 60 litre-capacity, a feature that is now available from Hyundai. Replete with such features, the Nexon CNG will compete with the CNG variant of Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
