[Reinhard]

Originally Posted by krishnakumar

1. Auto Up windows
2. Backlit switches for the driver (these two are obviously added to the list after reading your wonderful posts!! )
3. Possible headlight upgrade (depending on how good the setup is for me, but since I have seen many complaining about the stock, I'm budgeting some money here)

ok @my thread. I'm flattered. And yes - the stock headlamps are poor (like most cars out there). Priority wise - keep the HID upgrade as #1 in the priority list of your mods. Do look up on the DIY sub-forum. You'll find my headlamp as well as fog lamp upgrade threads as well (you might already have seen).

Originally Posted by krishnakumar

I'm certainly not planning to make any ECU changes. In the Korean twins, it can apparently be added just by replacing the steering switch module and making some changes to the wiring, all without any splicing - for them, it is enabled at a system level and just lacks the switch for it. The query was whether this is possible in Nexon at all like this. If at a system level it's not enabled then I'm not taking this route.

Yes, I had understood your point. I meant - I'm not really comfortable about even just the switches being added with wiring customizations in the Korean cars, even if the ECU has the capability in the software. Just too much of a risk in case of some malfunction due to wiring getting lose etc. One never knows how software bugs can arise in an untested setup. Anyone who wants cruise control - should always pay whatever it takes to get it from factory.

And no - its not possible to activate in the Nexon by just adding the switch set as far as I know.

Originally Posted by krishnakumar

Yes I think it'll be important to me. The 3 highways that I'll be plying regularly are the NH44 (Bangalore to Kanyakumari), NH48 (Bangalore to Mumbai) and NH275 (Blr to Mysore) which are all, let's say cruise control friendly.
My legs get really sore on such long drives, especially since my wife is still learning to drive properly. So being the sole driver, I'm adding a bit of weight to this point.

That settles it then. Buy the trim that gets cruise control from factory. If you intend to keep the car for anything over 5 years - the difference of 80K will get distributed in the long run and you wont feel a big pinch later on. A missing feature (for saving money) - pinches far longer.

Originally Posted by krishnakumar

Is the sunroof good in Nexon? Are there complaints about it? If it's a decent functional addition to have it'll be easier to justify the 80k premium.

Not many complaints. Of course there are YouTube videos once in a while reporting problems, but those can be found for anything really. I have friends who have Nexons (>2020) with the factory fit electric sunroof. They are fine and haven't faced any issues since the 1.5 years of acquisition. That said - I have always felt its a bit of a mistake to "force" a sunroof on customers who want some other features in case of cars like the Nexon. Folks like me don't feel sunroofs are suitable in India, and would turn away from a car, just because it has a sunroof! Tata does it better in the Harrier etc, where the same feature list can be bought without a sunroof as well.

[krishnakumar]

Thanks again for your thoughts on this sir! I'm running behind Tata dealers to get me a TD fixed. Why Tata? Why do you make it more difficult for a customer when they have already almost decided in their head to buy?

Folks in Bangalore, do you recommend any dealer? Kindly DM in case you have a reliable knowledgeable SA.

Originally Posted by Reinhard

ok @my thread. I'm flattered. And yes - the stock headlamps are poor (like most cars out there). Priority wise - keep the HID upgrade as #1 in the priority list of your mods. Do look up on the DIY sub-forum. You'll find my headlamp as well as fog lamp upgrade threads as well (you might already have seen).

Thanks, that makes sense to prioritize it that way. And oh yes. I have all of your threads saved on a separate folder. It's a delight to read them and I'm planning to go through them in detail once I get nearer to purchase.

And I'm not lying one bit when I say this. It is your thread that put Nexon on top of the list. Somehow, the way you love your car and the mods you have added, made me feel comfortable putting money into Tata

A missing feature (for saving money) - pinches far longer.

Yes, I do intend to keep the car for 6-7 years and maybe even longer since I don't know what my plans are going to be. With rising fuel prices, other milestone purchases in the pipeline, this may very well be my one and only ICE steed. So I think I'll stick with the XZ+ (S) variant.

Not many complaints. They are fine and haven't faced any issues since the 1.5 years of acquisition.

This feels reassuring. Thanks for sharing this.

That said - I have always felt its a bit of a mistake to "force" a sunroof

Folks like me don't feel sunroofs are suitable in India, and would turn away from a car, just because it has a sunroof!

Truer words haven't been spoken. I guess it'll be best used as a venting mechanism for hot days and during those road trips when the air quality outside is good and cool.

[mihir_m13]

Originally Posted by krishnakumar

Hi all,


Option 1
Buy the XZ+ variant and add everything as an aftermarket accessory. I have seen videos of Cruise Control being added on Hyundai/Kia vehicles with OEM parts, but not on Nexon. Is this possible? Has someone done this?

I just called the showroom in Baroda and asked them if Cruise Control can be fitted by them after purchase and they flatly refused saying the entire wiring comes from the company and they don't touch it.

Thats the only thing thats holding my decision to buy the car.

I am buying a new one solely for "MY" Highway driving comfort - because of my lower back pain. So i've to go for one with a height adjustible driver seat. So had shortlisted 2 cars - Nexon and XUV. The XUV equivalent of Nexon XZ+ is W8 and that comes with cruise control. And both cars fit my budget. Overall - Nexon is more Value for money. I can go with XZ+(S) but problem is the sun-roof.

Where i live - we've battalions of 30-40 monkey visiting us 2-3 times a week. If you have an idea of the damage they do - what might happen with many of them jumping on it from a height of 10-15 feet.

Edited to add:
I understand its a feature that can only be used on 4/6 lane roads with light traffice, On a stretch of say 400 kms - even if you can use it intermittently for say 50-80 kms - i think it would greatly increase your comfort.

[NvrGivUp]

Originally Posted by mihir_m13

Where i live - we've battalions of 30-40 monkey visiting us 2-3 times a week. If you have an idea of the damage they do - what might happen with many of them jumping on it from a height of 10-15 feet.

What I have observed is the roof panel of Nexon is so flimsy in non sunroof models. You can try it yourself by pressing the top panel with your finger in the mid portion. It easily goes down and I have seen few posts in social media about the dent on the roof due to monkeys jumping on it. It is very critical for you I guess since you had mentioned that your locality has lots of monkeys. XuV 300 roof panel is strong. Nexon sunroof model roof panel is better but again on the glass panel strength, I am not sure.

[mihir_m13]

Originally Posted by NvrGivUp

What I have observed is the roof panel of Nexon is so flimsy in non sunroof models. You can try it yourself by pressing the top panel with your finger in the mid portion. It easily goes down and I have seen few posts in social media about the dent on the roof due to monkeys jumping on it. It is very critical for you I guess since you had mentioned that your locality has lots of monkeys. XuV 300 roof panel is strong. Nexon sunroof model roof panel is better but again on the glass panel strength, I am not sure.

Thats the worry. I wish i could get CruiseControl without the Sunroof. I asked the Sales Executive and he said - they sell 10-15 SunRoof Nexons every month and so far hasn't heard any complaints.

[shamanth]

Originally Posted by mihir_m13

Edited to add:
I understand its a feature that can only be used on 4/6 lane roads with light traffice, On a stretch of say 400 kms - even if you can use it intermittently for say 50-80 kms - i think it would greatly increase your comfort.

I feel Cruise control without automatic braking/Radar system(Adaptive cruise control) is dangerous especially in India. New MG Astor and XUV 700 is coming with this feature.

[krishnakumar]

Originally Posted by shamanth

I feel Cruise control without automatic braking/Radar system(Adaptive cruise control) is dangerous especially in India. New MG Astor and XUV 700 is coming with this feature.

Not really. If one knows exactly how to use the cruise control, don't think it's any more dangerous than regualr driving.

I find cruise control to be extremely helpful in long distance hauls. One way to my hometown is 750km and most of it on the Bangalore-Kanyakumari highway.

There are easily sections of 100-200km where the cruise control can be used fully. Of course, every 20km there is some village crossing and during these times, one has to keep their foot on the brake.

Originally Posted by mihir_m13

Thats the worry. I wish i could get CruiseControl without the Sunroof.

Have you considered the Sonet in that case? For the Korean twins, the cruise control activation is just by slapping on the cruise control steering module that you can buy OEM. You can buy a variant that doesn't have sunroof and add cruise control later. The dealer may not be ready to do this, but you may be able to ask your service advisor offline to fix it for you.

[mihir_m13]

Originally Posted by krishnakumar

Not really. If one knows exactly how to use the cruise control, don't think it's any more dangerous than regualr driving.

I find cruise control to be extremely helpful in long distance hauls. One way to my hometown is 750km and most of it on the Bangalore-Kanyakumari highway.

- Agree, with any feature - you've to know when and how to use it and when not to use it

Originally Posted by krishnakumar

Have you considered the Sonet in that case? For the Korean twins, the cruise control activation is just by slapping on the cruise control steering module that you can buy OEM. You can buy a variant that doesn't have sunroof and add cruise control later. The dealer may not be ready to do this, but you may be able to ask your service advisor offline to fix it for you.

- Just didn't like that car. I sat it in and didnt' like the feel of it. + of course the safety aspect. And since am looking to own one for a very long period - Tata i belive has a far better service network, availaibility of parts.

[drritwik]

So it was already time for the first service of my Nexon. It had run 1300 odd kms. Promptly I booked for an appointment with the service provider. As always, on the day of the service, I was taking off from the car, all that was there, so that they are not inadvertently misplaced at the service center. While at it, when I opened the boot and looked into the spare wheel well...surprise surprise...the wheel well was full of standing water up to a height of around an inch and a half!
No, my car had not waded anywhere more than ankle deep waters. All the carpeting was dry inside the car. After the surprise settled down, I took out the water from the wheel well and took the car for servicing.
At the center I updated the service advisor of the same along with that the mileage was hovering around 8-9kmpl as per MID. I understand it is a new car but even then that was not a mileage I was expecting. So with these two directives I left the car at the workshop along with my driver as I had a packed day ahead.
The service advisor did ask me if my car had been in water logged area or if the car was left open in the rain
Once I received information that my car was ready, I spoke to the service advisor. He said that they had checked with pressure washer for any obvious leakage into the car but had found none. The same was corroborated by my driver who was present the entire time.
Now the interesting part is that the service advisor did say that they have applied extra sealant at the joints as (under the lip) they have come across few such cases before. He told me to run the car and if the problem did persist to come back to him again.
With nothing more to be done I took off from the service center.
Also to note that post the first servicing, the mileage on the MID has increased to around 11 kmpl. I am aware that there is nothing done in the first service except checks and any specific issue that might have risen as was in my case. I will be going the tank to tank technique to have a better clarity on the mileage.
So at the end I can say that I need to adjust myself to TATA, more so coming from Hyundai with regards to fit, finish and other ancillary matters. Time will say what amount of adjustment is actually required.
Would also request members here if they have come across anything similar and what was the solution. Yes, it does dampen ones spirit after seeing such things in a new car.
Signing off with this that after all of this though...the Nexon rides like a charm

[gmhossain]

Originally Posted by drritwik

It had run 1300 odd kms. ... the mileage was hovering around 8-9kmpl as per MID. I understand it is a new car but even then that was not a mileage I was expecting.

This mileage figure would definitely go up after you add another 1000 km in the odometer. Our Nexon XM (P) completed its maiden Himalayan run in this week by adding 1342 km in the odometer. Out of this, around 160 km were along the hill road. Using the tankful-to-tankful method, the mileage figure for the whole trip, including the hill drive, was ~16.4 kmpl whereas the MID figure was bit optimistic at 18.2 kmpl. BTW, I drove our Nexon in the Sports mode throughout the trip.

You may find some tips for getting better mileage in Nexon from our ownership review page:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...-petrol-2.html

Mileage figure for the trip in our petrol Nexon XM

[sunilkm]

Originally Posted by sunilkm

Got a call from dealer today that my vehicle is allotted and ready for invoicing. Booked in April and was happy to hear this after 5 months of waiting. As per the VIN number provided the manufacturing month is Sep, 2021.

I have taken the delivery of Nexon Petrol XZA+(S) Calgary White on Oct 8th from Kropex, Sarjapur. Delivery process went smooth and we could complete it by 12.30pm and drive back to home.
Some clarifications:
1) The spare tyre is 195/60 which is different from Stock tyre size 215/60 ( Goodyear Excellence). SA told this is standard.
2) Keys given : One smart key, one manual key and one wearable PEPS key. I remember reading there will be 2 PEPS key. SA confirmed it will be only one PEPS key comes with the car.

Being a new AMT user I have some basic questions. Please pardon as I am coming from a small manual hatch. I am going through the manual as well.

1) What is the safe way to park the AMT Nexon ? Is it N + Parking brake or A+ Parking brake ?
2) How to turn on only electrical accessories and not engine. I wanted to explore the infotainment system. When I start the car with push button it turns on engine. I see the manual key starting section is closed with a cap.
3) I have used the car only for short drives so far in AMT mode only. Wanted to try out manual gear mode. Should I release accelerator and press brake to change to manual gear?
4) I do feel slight jerks sometimes in 1st and 2nd gear changes, but 3rd gear onwards it is so smooth. Is it normal in AMT?
5) Do I have to follow any precautions during the initial 1000km of running period?

Thanks.

[neutron]

Dear All,

Wanted to know if anyone has got installed rear view camera from tata. How is the general feedback of this accessory?

I have booked a nexon XMA (P) version and on the lookout for a rear view camera. Want to get it installed from the company as do not want to get into hassles of warranty related issues for now.

Thanks

[nitin_vish]

Nexon Accessories List Oct 2021.pdf Here is the Nexon official accessories list I have received from dealer with prices.

[samyD]

Originally Posted by sunilkm

2) How to turn on only electrical accessories and not engine. I wanted to explore the infotainment system. When I start the car with push button it turns on engine. I see the manual key starting section is closed with a cap.

4) I do feel slight jerks sometimes in 1st and 2nd gear changes, but 3rd gear onwards it is so smooth. Is it normal?

I can answer a couple of questions from your list:
2. Press only start stop button twice. (Without pressing brake pedal or any other button/pedal. If you press brake pedal + start stop button the car will start)

4. Yes.

Thanks
Sameer

[abhi_tjet]

Originally Posted by sunilkm

I have taken the delivery of Nexon Petrol XZA+(S) Calgary White on Oct 8th from Kropex, Sarjapur. .
1) What is the safe way to park the AMT Nexon ? Is it N + Parking brake or A+ Parking brake ?.
3) I have used the car only for short drives so far in AMT mode only. Wanted to try out manual gear mode. Should I release accelerator and press brake to change to manual gear?
5) Do I have to follow any precautions during the initial 1000km of running period?.

Congratulations on the Nexon Sunil, a brilliant product. Let me answer the remaining questions since 2 and 4 is already answered.

1. A + parking brake.
3. While driving just switch the lever to manual mode. No need to press brake or remove foot from accelerator. Once you move to manual, car will be in same gear till you change it manually.
5. Just don’t rev abruptly. Be smooth in increasing and decreasing rpm. No speed limit as such. However, better to be within legal speed limit till first 1000 kms at least.