Tata Motors launches compact SUV `Nexon’

Tata Motors on Thursday rolled out the first batch of its upcoming compact  SUV, Tata Nexon, the fourth product based on its new `'IMPACT' design philosophy, from is Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra.

Nexon, which is powered by brand new Revotron engines – the 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine and the 1.5 litre diesel engine - is set to debut in the festive season this year.

The company will now start dispatching the cars to dealers across the country in a phased manner and customers will soon be able to get up, close and personal with this all new SUV, Tata Motors stated in a release.

Tata Motors said the turbocharged Revotron series petrol engine and its 1.5 litre diesel engine from the family will offer an unrivalled package of fuel efficiency, performance, and refinement.

The Tata Nexon is a short form of ''Next-On'' which signifies the inspiration of Nexon from next level of things. The company said the Nexon has received an overwhelming response since its debut at the Auto Expo 2016.

Designed at Tata Motors' in-house facility in Pune, these engines have been indigenously developed with inputs from renowned global technology suppliers like AVL Bosch, Mahale and Honeywell, and offers the latest technology available in the global automotive market. The Revotron engine will be manufactured at the Sanand facility while the Revotorq engine will be produced at the Ranjangaon facility.

Mayank Pareek, president of Tata Motors's passenger vehicle business unit, said, ''Both these engines have been designed and developed post extensive feedback from auto enthusiasts, expert drivers, followed by extensive testing across India, on different terrains. We are confident that this new family of engines will further help us build our brand and deliver a memorable experience on-road,''

''With enhanced customer benefits, both these engines sport the first-in-segment multi drive modes – Eco, City, and Sport. While the Eco mode has been designed to offer a relaxed drive experience with better fuel economy, the City mode enables for a perfect city drive ensuring optimum balance between power and torque. The Sport mode on the other hand permits superior throttle response and is ideal for a spirited drive experience. The new engines are manufactured to be light on weight and low on friction, delivering high performance and fuel economy' Pareekh added.