Tata Nexon CNG: Variants Explained

The Nexon CNG gets four personas – Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless – and only one powertrain.

Tata Motors has recently launched the new Nexon iCNG, the first-ever turbo-petrol engine model to get a factory-fitted CNG kit. Prices start at ₹8.99 lakh and go up to ₹14.59 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Interestingly, the Nexon CNG is available with all personas (trims) of the subcompact SUV – Smart, Pure, Creative and Fearless. Let’s take a look at what each variant offers. 

Tata Nexon iCNG Smart (O)

Price: ₹8.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

• 6 Airbags
• LED headlamps and taillamps
• Electronic stability programme
• Hill hold control
• ISOFIX
• Reverse parking sensors
• Power windows for front passengers

Tata Nexon iCNG Smart+

Price: ₹9.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

In addition to the Smart (O), it gets

• 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 4 speakers
• Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Power windows for all seats
• Electrically adjustable ORVMs
• Steering mounted controls

Tata Nexon iCNG Smart+ S

Price: ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

In addition to the Smart+ S, it gets

• Auto headlamps
• Voice-assisted sunroof
• Auto wipers

Tata Nexon iCNG Pure

Price: ₹10.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

In addition to the Smart+, it gets

• Wheel covers
• Rear AC vents
• Touch-based AC controls
• Rear power outlet
• 4-inch virtual instrument cluster

Tata Nexon iCNG Pure S

Price: ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

In addition to the Pure, it gets

• Voice assisted sunroof
• Anti-glare rear view mirror
• Auto headlamps
• Auto wipers

Tata Nexon iCNG Creative

Price: ₹11.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

In addition to the Pure, it gets

• Sequential LED DRLs and taillamps
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic climate control
• Keyless go
• Reverse camera
• Cooled glovebox
• TPMS

Tata Nexon iCNG Creative+

Price: ₹12.19 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

In addition to the Creative, it gets

• 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 360-degree camera
• Front parking sensors
• Blind spot camera
• Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Auto headlamps
• Auto wipers

Tata Nexon iCNG Fealess+ PS

Price: ₹14.59 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

In addition to the Creative+, it gets

• Sequential LED DRLs and taillamps
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 8 speakers
• Air purifier
• Wireless charger
• Rear defogger
• Front fog lamps with cornering
• One touch driver’s side window
• Xpress cool for the AC
• Height-adjustable front seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Voice-assisted panoramic sunroof
• JBL-tuned audio system

Tata Nexon iCNG is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that churns out 99 bhp and 170 Nm, and is paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Compared to the standard Nexon, the CNG version produces 118 bhp but has the same torque output. With the twin-cylinder technology, the Nexon iCNG’s boot space has been reduced by 61 litres.