Tata Nexon CNG : Tata Nexon CNG burst onto roads in September 2024 and powers strong into 2026 as the nation’s first turbocharged CNG SUV, starting at ₹8.23 lakh ex-showroom.
This sub-4m dynamo blends 99bhp pep with 17.44 km/kg efficiency and usable 321-litre boot space, perfect for Sonipat families dodging fuel bills amid rising pump prices.
With twin-cylinder tanks and 5-star safety, it challenges Maruti Brezza CNG and Hyundai Venue, proving factory-fit green tech delivers without boot butchery.
Rugged Redesign Keeps Boot Intact
Measuring 3995mm long on a 2498mm wheelbase, the Nexon CNG hunkers 1605mm tall with 208mm clearance conquering urban craters.
Squared LED headlamps claw the grille, 16-inch diamond-cuts fill haunches, while connected tail lamps wink on overtakes.
Pure Grey, Pristine White, or dual-tone schemes gleam under traffic glow, roof rails ready for rooftop loads on highway hops.
Twin CNG cylinders tuck underfloor, freeing 321 litres boot—room for weekend luggage or cricket kits unlike rivals’ boot graves.
Kerb weight around 1250kg plants firmly, 44-litre CNG tank plus 24-litre petrol backup stretches 1000km range. Aeroblades hush wind at 140kmph, skid plates hint trail grit without fake flex.
Cabin Loads Family-Friendly Tech
10.25-inch touchscreen blasts wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, twin 10.25-inch clusters flash drive modes or CNG levels live.
Ventilated seats fight summer mugginess, panoramic sunroof floods light, JBL nine-speaker thumps bass for road trips.
360-camera guides tight parks, cooled glovebox chills drinks, wireless charger juices mid-nav.
Paddle shifters tease manuals, ambient LEDs set moods, keyless entry with gesture boot eases grocery juggles.
Five-seater stretches rear legs adult-friendly, 60:40 split folds flat for bikes. iRA connected suite pings remote starts or geo-fence alerts—tech without Tesla tax.
Turbo CNG Packs Surprising Punch
1.2-litre Revotron turbo-petrol derates to 99bhp at 5000rpm and 170Nm from 1800rpm, six-speed manual rowing slickly—0-100kmph near 12 seconds, overtaking semis stress-free.
Single ECU swaps fuels seamless, petrol limp-home kicks on empty CNG. Claimed 17.44 km/kg shines real-world 25 km/kg city, mixed 22 km/kg weekly tanks.
Direct CNG injection skips power dips, torque-vectoring grips corners, ESC dabs mid-slide. Top taps 150kmph, no auto yet but whispers for 2026.
Twin tanks refill 5kg CNG in 3 hours, petrol backup 400km extra.
Safety Crown Stays Unshaken
Six airbags, 360-degree cameras, and ESC standard snag GNCAP 5-stars adults/kids. CNG-specific solenoid valves auto-cut leaks, direct-start skips choke risks, thermal sensors kill sparks.
Hill descent grips 10% slopes, blind-spot mirrors warn lane changes, TPMS nags lows.
Pedestrian alerts scan, multi-collision brake halts chains, SOS dials help. No Level 2 ADAS skips hype, steel ALFA chassis shrugs crashes solid.
Pricing Green Washes Rivals Red
Smart iCNG ₹8.23 lakh packs basics, Creative Plus S ₹11.25 lakh unlocks JBL sunroof, Fearless Plus PS ₹13.08 lakh maxes ADAS toys.
On-road Haryana nudges ₹9.5-15 lakh post-taxes, undercutting Brezza CNG by ₹20k. Seven-year warranty, low ₹0.40/km seals fleets.
EMI ₹600/month woos first-timers, festive deals shave ₹25k. Resale eyes Punch levels, Tata net blankets North fast.
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Rivals Face Twin-Tank Trouble
Brezza CNG boot-shrunk lags space, Venue skips CNG entirely, Sonet turbo thirstier. Punch CNG volume king trails power, XUV 3XO edges features pricier. Nexon’s turbo grunt and full boot win green converts, service parity tempts switchers.
Monthly sales top 10k, forums rave seamless swap over aftermarket kits. Gripes? Refill queues, no auto gearbox yet. Updates promise DCA soon.
Tata Nexon CNG Verdict Fuels Green Garage Dreams
Budget adventurers and fuel phobics, Nexon CNG turns rupees into range without compromise. Rush Tata outlets; turbo tug and boot freedom might flip your petrol pump routine.
In 2026’s alt-fuel rush, Tata’s turbo twin-cylinder laps the pack green.