Took a test drive of Tata Nexon (diesel variant) today for around 10 kms. I would like to thank the folks at TAFE Access, Pallikaranai, Chennai for arranging the test drive. The car was sent to Pallikaranai branch from their main branch in Mount road. As my office is on the way and a few of my colleagues were interested in the test drive, they have arranged the vehicle to come to our office.
Here's my feedback about the car:
Looks - We have got the blue car to test drive. The car looks bigger in reality. The front looks are butch, side profile is excellent and the rear looks average though definitely not boring. Ceramic lines add character to the car. I very much liked the side profile of the car.
NVH Level - Pretty impressive NVH levels on the car from this segment. Outside noises are well controlled. Under hard acceleration, you will hear the engine noise, but that is able to live with. When you start the car using push button start, there is a little jerk inside the cabin. Apart from that, there are no vibrations that you can feel.
Ride quality and Handling - There is no doubt that Nexon has got great ride comfort. We test drove the car on pothole filled roads and Nexon absorbed everything with a smile. There is no dis-comfort felt inside the cabin and no one complained. It was very easy for me to maneuver the car inside city roads.
Steering, Clutch, Brakes and Gear Shifts - Steering is the same as Tiago. The EPS unit did its job well. It is lighter at lower speeds and weighs up appropriately at higher speeds. The clutch was very light and easy to use. The brakes did perform very well, and the car reduces speed from higher speeds in a fraction of seconds. The bite was very good. Gear shifts were short and slick.
Ergonomics, Space and Back Seat Comfort - Ergonomics was spot on. Seat felt not too spongy, and that is positive. The bolstering on the seats added comfort. The view is fantastic from the driver seat. The car felt roomier inside, and the space was enormous. Unlike most reviews, we felt that back seat can easily fit three people of average built. Even after adjusting the front seat of my height (5'10"), there was ample space for the person in the back seat.
Interiors, Build Quality and Infotainment - Interiors were definitely above the segment standard. The grand center console with mode selector and three tones layered dashboard added premium feel for the car. There were nice quality plastics inside the car. The fit and finish of the components were also good. The door closed with a solid thud and overall build quality was impressive. The infotainment was very good with that floating touch screen and the awesome Harman Kardon music system.
Performance - There is ample amount of torque at the low end. My colleague has moved the car from standstill in 2nd gear with five people on board without any fuss. We test drove near the "Madhya Kailash" stretch, and the car can easily reach 3 digit speeds while on the move. Especially, the 3rd gear and 4th gear in this car are excellent. I was very impressed with the performance of this diesel engine.
Overall, I am very impressed with Nexon as an overall package and so are my colleagues. Here are a few pictures we took during the test drive:
Imposing front looks
![The Tata Nexon, now launched at Rs. 5.85 lakhs-2.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/1680287d1689822301t-tata-nexon-now-launched-rs-5-85-lakhs-2.jpg)
Fantastic side profile
![The Tata Nexon, now launched at Rs. 5.85 lakhs-3.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/1680288d1689822301t-tata-nexon-now-launched-rs-5-85-lakhs-3.jpg)
Not boring rear
![The Tata Nexon, now launched at Rs. 5.85 lakhs-4.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/1680289d1689822301t-tata-nexon-now-launched-rs-5-85-lakhs-4.jpg)
Front three quarter view
![The Tata Nexon, now launched at Rs. 5.85 lakhs-6.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/1680292d1689822301t-tata-nexon-now-launched-rs-5-85-lakhs-6.jpg)
Great ground clearance
![The Tata Nexon, now launched at Rs. 5.85 lakhs-7.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/1680293d1689822301t-tata-nexon-now-launched-rs-5-85-lakhs-7.jpg)
Wider tyres
![The Tata Nexon, now launched at Rs. 5.85 lakhs-8.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/1680295d1689822301t-tata-nexon-now-launched-rs-5-85-lakhs-8.jpg)
Decent Boot Space
![The Tata Nexon, now launched at Rs. 5.85 lakhs-9.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/indian-car-scene/1680296d1689822301t-tata-nexon-now-launched-rs-5-85-lakhs-9.jpg)
That's me on the right side