[volkman10]

Tata Motors Nexon Coupe mid-size SUV in the works.

Expect to see the Nexon Coupe in showrooms not before 2023.

Nexon Coupe stretched to a mid-size SUV with 4.3m length
All electric version likely to use upgraded version of Nexon EV motor and battery
IC engine variants also being developed

the Nexon Coupe is likely to come with a bigger 1.5 turbo-petrol developing an estimated 160hp. This engine, which is the four-cylinder version of the modular 1.2 three-cylinder unit,

the Nexon Coupe will also be powered by the company’s tried-and-tested though mediocre 110hp 1.5 diesel. But to meet the 2023 deadline for BS6 Stage 2, this motor will be upgraded not just to meet the tougher emission norms but with a little bit more power as well. Hence it is likely the Nexon Coupe by the time it reaches showrooms will have a newer and upgraded 1.5 diesel.

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[simplyself]

Tata do not have a diesel CS or a diesel sedan in its portfolio even though they have the diesel engine. They should address this gap quickly.

An Ertiga rival would do a lot of good for people who cannot or do not have an Innova but want an affordable and fuel efficient people's mover.

[theAutomaniac]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Tata Motors Nexon Coupe mid-size SUV in the works.

Expect to see the Nexon Coupe in showrooms not before 2023.

This feels like a more polished way of saying- "We are incapable of developing a new SUV so we will just stretch the Nexon and call it a coupe"

On a lighter note, let's hope they make the engine vibrate less and the make the car less rollover friendly atleast now!



P.S.- Just scrolled up to previous posts and saw this

Originally Posted by TusharK

The OMEGA platform is a scalable architecture than can support models ranging from 4.3 to 4.8 metres in length.

I wonder why are they stretching the Nexon if the OMEGA platform supports 4.3m long vehicles! I mean wouldn't it be better from marketing point of view?
Because as per their claims, the OMEGA platform is "based on" the Land Rover D8 platform! Or is it that they made ambitious claims earlier?

[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by theAutomaniac

This feels like a more polished way of saying- "We are incapable of developing a new SUV so we will just stretch the Nexon and call it a coupe"

Why do you think Tata is not capable of developing a new SUV? Nexon, Punch, Harrier, Safari... Tata is the only manufacturer who launched a series of SUVs recently. The so called SUV stalwart M&M or the leaders like Maruti or the followers like Hyundai / Kia couldn't do that.

Stretching or shrinking is not a bad thing in auto industry. Even Land rover, Mercedes, BMW are doing it in their luxury segment.

The modular platforms which many auto manufacturers using nowadays, is essentially a stretching technique, IMO.

When the world is going through some tough times, cost cutting is one of the way for survival - for individuals and companies.

[condor]

One thing I will ask Tata is to differentiate their model range. Harrier, Nexon and now Punch are all looking like the Russian dolls. So much for the famous statement not too far in the past.

[theAutomaniac]

Originally Posted by romeomidhun

Why do you think Tata is not capable of developing a new SUV? Nexon, Punch, Harrier, Safari... Tata is the only manufacturer who launched a series of SUVs recently. The so called SUV stalwart M&M or the leaders like Maruti or the followers like Hyundai / Kia couldn't do that.

Okay I did not mean to offend anyone but had just one question that if they have the OMEGA platform that is "based on" the Land Rover D8 and can support a 4.3m vehicle as per their claims, then why are they stretching something that is basically evolved from the Indica's X1 platform?

Tata is the only manufacturer who launched a series of SUVs recently. The so called SUV stalwart M&M or the leaders like Maruti or the followers like Hyundai / Kia couldn't do that.

And regarding their "series of SUVs", I don't know what you are talking about because the Nexon was launched 5 years ago, Punch is a SUV masquerade hatchback and Safari is basically a stretched Harrier. I don't know what is so revolutionary about this!

In fact, I'd put them in the same boat as Kia and Hyundai who have launched almost the same number of "SUVs" (Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs and stretched versions of the Midsize SUVs). The only thing they did not launch is a SUV masquerade hatchback which I bet will be announced soon.

The so called SUV stalwart M&M

Well, I'll beg your pardon here! M&M has created FAR more revolutionary products in the past 4 years than Tata has done to date. I bet developing and launching revolutions like the Thar, the XUV3OO, the XUV7OO and the upcoming Scorpio within 4 years took far more effort than developing crossovers based on hatchback platforms and architectures "based on" borrowed platforms did.

Again, not questioning Tata's capabilities but the "stretched Nexon" thing just does not feel good to read especially with the resources they have!

[Venkatesh]

Nexon Coupe mid-size SUV will come first as an EV and then follows the ICE variant which will get 1.5-litre turbo-petrol.

[Meph1st0]

2023 will be a good time for Nexon facelift and this should be based on the ALFA architecture. The Nexon coupe/blackbird should also be based on the ALFA architecture and not the older vista platform.

[amrutmhatre90]

Today I spotted a camaflauged Nexon on Old Mumbai Pune highway, it was going towards Pune and I was in opposite direction.

[aansh singhania]

Originally Posted by amrutmhatre90

Today I spotted a camaflauged Nexon on Old Mumbai Pune highway, it was going towards Pune and I was in opposite direction.

Yes I too spotted two of them around two months back was very surprised to see them and i thought it must be the longer range Nexon ev

[romeomidhun]

Originally Posted by theAutomaniac

...if they have the OMEGA platform that is "based on" the Land Rover D8 and can support a 4.3m vehicle as per their claims, then why are they stretching something that is basically evolved from the Indica's X1 platform?

The LR platform is costly compared to X1 platform. Also, if the older but cheaper X1 platform can still give birth to a 5-star rated car, what's wrong in using it? Is there any known problem with X1 platform which is of concern for you? There may be a 3L difference in price between a 4.3m car built on X1 and LR platforms. How many entry level (SUV) customers can afford it?

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Nexon Coupe mid-size SUV will come first as an EV and then follows the ICE variant which will get 1.5-litre turbo-petrol.

So this is their Creta rival? The Blackbird?

High time they start development of the next gen Nexon on the Alfa platform.

EV and new 1.5 turbo petrol. Hope they show some love to the 1.5 diesel and upp the power ratings while giving it a TC gearbox.

[WorkingGuru]

Don't they need to develop products for the 2.0L FIAT diesel engines coming in every year ?

Nexon is their most successful product & even a detuned version of the 2.0L diesel would do well, but if they're planning an Alcazar rival, then IMO it's going to be really sensible because they will likely redo Nexons' weird looking sloping c-pillar roofline. If they redesign the rear roofline, hatch door (including tail lights) and ensure its a proper 7 seater like the Ertiga, only then it makes sense.

[Benoit]

It is high time tata brings a creta rival. The coupe will stand out for sure. But i hope they design it without compromising on the rear head room.

Despite the announcement that tata would use the 2 platform strategy, if they want to use the X1 platform, it means they do not want to invest a lot of money and time on the development. Just like harrier-safari siblings and the tiago-tigor siblings, the nexon and the coupe would be sibling.

1.5L turbo petrol looks great, but if the diesel car is in the range of ~140bhp and ~300 Nm, if would be a monster.

[Nikhil Beke]

I bet developing and launching revolutions like the Thar, the XUV3OO, the XUV7OO and the upcoming Scorpio within 4 years took far more effort than developing crossovers based on hatchback platforms and architectures "based on" borrowed platforms did.

Amused by reading your critique of stretching/shrinking of prior vehicles and then mentioning 'the XUV300' as a revolutionary product in the same post. Thought XUV 300 is a shrunken version of Ssangyong Tivoli, a vehicle/platform they own(ed). Seems like a common practice to save costs.