Tata Nexon XM(S) Launched At Rs 8.36 Lakh: Most Affordable Car To Get A Sunroof In India

Published On Sep 02, 2020 11:58 AM By Sonny for Tata Nexon 2020-2023

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It comes at a premium of up to Rs 51,000 over the second-to-base XM variant

The Nexon XM(S) is priced between Rs 8.36 lakh and Rs 10.30 lakh.
It gets additional features like sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps and steering-mounted controls.
Next Nexon variant to offer XM(S) features like sunroof and auto headlamps is the XZ+(S) which starts at Rs 10.25 lakh.
The XM(S) variant is offered in petrol and diesel options with both MT and AMT choices.
It still misses out on comforts such as touchscreen infotainment, connected car tech and automatic climate control.

The Tata Nexon gets a new mid-spec variant ahead of the upcoming festive season. It is offered with petrol and diesel engines with the choice of both manual and AMT. The new Nexon XM(S) variant is priced as follows:

	XM(S)	XM	Difference
Petrol MT	Rs 8.36 lakh	Rs 7.85 lakh	Rs 51,000
Petrol AMT	Rs 8.96 lakh	Rs 8.45 lakh	Rs 51,000
Diesel MT	Rs 9.70 lakh	Rs 9.20 lakh	Rs 50,000
Diesel AMT	Rs 10.30 lakh	Rs 9.80 lakh	Rs 50,000

*all prices, ex-showroom Delhi

The new XM(S) variant is positioned between the XM and XZ variants. It comes at a premium of around Rs 50,000 over the XM variant and is more affordable than the XZ by a similar margin. Also, the XZ variant is not available with the AMT options.

It features automatic headlamps, sunroof, rain-sensing wipers and steering-mounted controls over the XM variant for its premium. With the addition of a sunroof in the new XM(S) variant, the Nexon has become the most affordable car in the country to offer one. After the XM(S) trim, the auto headlamps, sunroof and rain-sensing wipers are only offered from the XZ+(S) variant onwards which starts from Rs 10.25 lakh.

The Nexon XM(S) is also equipped with multi-drive modes, hill hold control, ConnectNext infotainment system with four speakers, and digital instrument cluster. The XM(S) variant, however, still misses out on auto climate control with rear AC vents, adjustable headrests, height-adjustable driver’s seat, touchscreen infotainment system with connected tech, and smartphone compatibility.

The Nexon’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine makes 120PS and 170Nm while the 1.5-litre diesel engine has an output of 110PS and 260Nm. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual with the option of a 6-speed AMT.

The Tata Nexon rivals the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport. It will also take on upcoming models like the Kia Sonet, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.