Tata Motors on September 24 announced two new versions of Nexon- CNG model with a starting price of Rs 8.99 lakh and electric variant with a starting price of Rs 13.99 lakh, the carmaker said in a statement.
The company claimed that following the additions, Tata Nexon is the only vehicle in the country available in 4 distinct powertrains – petrol, diesel, CNG and electric.
The stock of Tata Motors was trading at Rs 978.55 on NSE, marginally higher by 0.69 percent at 14:29 pm on September 24.
Vivek Srivatsa, chief commercial officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., said, “The launch of the Nexon iCNG as India’s first turbocharged CNG vehicle will attract customers who seek value, are green conscious and do not wish to compromise their drive quality and experience. The introduction of the 45 kWh battery pack in the Nexon.ev will enable customers to enjoy hassle-free intercity travel and longer C75 near-real world range of 350–370 KM while enjoying familiar comforts and conveniences.”
Nexon iCNG
Tata Nexon iCNG
The Nexon iCNG is India’s first turbocharged CNG powertrain, Tata Motors said, adding that it is powered by a 1.2 litre turbocharged engine and delivers an impressive 100PS of power and 170NM of torque, ensuring no-compromise on performance.
Additionally, the CNG variant offers a segment-leading boot space of 321 litre.
Nexon.ev
The Nexon.ev has now been upgraded with a 45kWh battery pack, enabling “faster charging speeds” at 1.2C rating and a range of 489 km (Urban + Extra Urban) and Tata.ev’s C75 real-world range of 350–370 km, the Tata group firm said.
“Furthermore, this addresses an important barrier to EV adoption – high acquisition costs compared to conventional fuel vehicles. With its new 45 kWh battery pack, the Nexon.ev’s real-world range coupled with the features it offers make-up for an irresistible option for customers,” the statemne said.
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