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Tata Motors is all set to launch the heavily revised 2023 Nexon facelift on September 14. The subcompact SUV made its debut on September 1 and the carmaker has divulged all the details, save for the prices. It will come in four broad trims and two engine options. In this report, we’ll be giving you a detailed explainer of its variant-wise powertrain options.

The Nexon will come in four broad trims: Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. It continues with its existing 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. In the case of the turbo-petrol unit, you get to choose from four transmission options. Take a look at the detailed specifications:
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Parameters |
Tata Nexon Turbo-petrol |
Tata Nexon Diesel |
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Engine |
1.2-litre turbo-petrol |
1.5-litre diesel |
|
Power (PS) |
120PS |
115PS |
|
Torque (Nm) |
170Nm |
260Nm |
|
Transmission Options |
5-speed MT / 6-speed MT / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT |
6-speed MT / 6-speed AMT |

Do note that you can’t get every powertrain in all of the Nexon’s variants. To make life easier for you, we have compiled the variant-wise powertrain details in an easy-to-read table:
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Smart |
Pure |
Creative |
Fearless |
|
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1.2-litre turbo-petrol 5MT |
Yes |
|||
|
1.2-litre turbo-petrol 6MT |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
1.2-litre turbo-petrol 6AMT |
Yes |
|||
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1.2-litre turbo-petrol 7DCT |
Yes |
Yes |
||
|
1.5-litre diesel 6MT |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
1.5-litre diesel 6AMT |
Yes |
Yes |
Moving a step up, the Pure trim gets turbo-petrol and diesel engines, both with the 6-speed manual only.
The Creative trim is offered with both manual and automatic options for the petrol and diesel engines.
The top-spec Fearless trims do not get the 6-speed AMT with the turbo-petrol motor.
In total, you get to choose from a total of 12 broad variants before the optional packs each trim comes with.
Also Read: A 360-Degree Walkaround Of 2023 Tata Nexon Facelift In 10 Images

For more details about the 2023 Tata Nexon, check out our in-depth unveiling story. Considering the significant updates, we expect the 2023 Nexon to command a premium over the outgoing model that was priced at Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). It will renew its rivalry with the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Nissan Magnite and upcoming Mahindra XUV300 facelift.
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