The Tata Nexon has become a familiar sight on Indian roads. It looks tough, feels safe and carries a lively 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. The Nexon line-up now stretches from just under eight lakh to over fifteen lakh rupees (ex-showroom, Delhi), and each variant gets added with a clear set of features. Here is an in-depth look at what you get as you climb the ladder.
Although the Tata Nexon offers as many as fifty-two variants, this article brings you the broadly divided nine trims. Every Nexon listed here uses the same 1,199 cc motor that puts out 88.2 PS at 5,500 rpm and an applicable 170 Nm between 1,750 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
A 44-litre tank keeps highway stops in check. Six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill-hold and an immobiliser stand guard in every variant, so no one misses out on the basics. That said, now let’s take a look at the specific features you get in every trim.
Smart is the starter pack in the Tata Nexon petrol lineup. You get 16-inch steel wheels, granite-black mirrors and a small 4-inch LCD cluster that shows speed, fuel and trip data. Inside, there are umbrella slots, bottle holders in all doors and a deep centre console. If your goal is to own a safe SUV at a hatchback’s price, Smart fits the bill.
Spend about ninety thousand more, and the cabin feels fresher. The instrument screen grows to a 10.16 cm full-digital unit, the wheels add proper covers, and a 17.78 cm Harman floating touchscreen joins the dash for music, calls and maps. Everything else stays the same, which makes Smart+ the “tech on a budget” pick.
Add another thirty thousand, and you reach Smart + S. Equipment is mostly the same as Smart +, so buyers usually pick this trim when they want additional features like integrated roof rails and a sunroof.
Pure + brings a stronger flavour. The mirrors switch to piano black, and the touchscreen balloons to a generous 26.03 cm. The digital cluster stays at 10.16 cm, but the big head unit alone changes the feel of the cabin. Families who stream music and use on-screen navigation often start short-listing from here.
Pure + S mirrors Pure + in features and price, sitting just below the ten-lakh mark. This trim comes with a sunroof and automatic headlamps.
Creative swaps steel for 16-inch alloy wheels, giving the Nexon its first big style lift. The piano-black mirrors stay, and the 26.03 cm Harman screen continues. Buyers who care about kerb appeal see value in paying the extra one lakh over Pure +.
Another small jump lands you in Creative + S, where you get an additional sunroof and a persona-based interior theme.
“PS” stands for panoramic sunroof, and “DT” hints at a dual-tone roof. The digital cluster stretches to 17.78 cm, a rear parcel tray tidies up boot space, and a tyre-pressure monitor keeps an eye on your air levels. For one lakh over Creative + S, many shoppers feel the glass roof and safety alert are worth it.
The top trim carries a 26.03 cm digital cluster with built-in navigation, a speed alert and connected-car tech through the ConnectNext app. You still get the sunroof, alloys and tyre-pressure monitor. It lands below the 14-lakh line while matching larger SUVs on features.
● Tight budget, need six airbags: pick Smart.
● Want a touchscreen without spending big: Smart +.
● Big screen and nicer mirrors under ten lakh: Pure +.
● Care about alloys and style: Creative.
● Need a sunroof and tyre pressure alerts: Creative + PS DT.
● Love every bell and whistle: Fearless + PS DT.
The price gap buys something obvious - bigger screens, alloy wheels, a sunroof or connected tech - so you rarely pay for fluff. With the core engine and safety package unchanged, choosing becomes a matter of listing the features you truly want and stopping when the list is complete.
Whichever badge sits on the tailgate, you drive home with the same solid chassis, the same sprightly engine and the peace of six airbags. Add practical touches like umbrella holders and one-litre bottle slots in every door, and day-to-day life stays sorted. Set your budget, tick your must-have boxes, and the right Nexon variant will jump out in minutes.
