Tata is set to introduce the Dark edition of the Nexon, offering it with both petrol and diesel variants. The Dark edition is expected to feature the popular Oberon Black exterior shade seen on the Tata Harrier and Safari, along with blacked-out alloy wheels and an all-black interior.
Variant Details Leak
Leaked details suggest that Tata will offer the Dark edition for the top two variant levels, Creative and Fearless. The Dark edition will be available in both petrol and diesel variants, including manual and automatic options. Here's a breakdown of the variants that will receive the Dark edition:
Petrol
Manual Automatic
Creative Dark Creative Dark AMT
Creative Plus Dark -
Creative Plus S Dark Creative Plus S Dark DCT
Fearless Dark -
Fearless Plus S Dark Fearless Plus S Dark DCT
Diesel
Manual Automatic
- Creative Dark AMT
Creative Plus Dark -
Creative Plus S Dark Creative Plus S Dark AMT
Fearless Plus S Dark Fearless Plus S Dark AMT
Exterior and Interior Features
The Nexon Dark edition is expected to feature the same Oberon Black exterior shade offered with the Dark edition of the Tata Harrier and Safari. It will come with blacked-out alloy wheels and an all-black dashboard with black leatherette seat upholstery.
No Changes in Features Expected
There are no expected changes to the feature list of the Nexon with the introduction of the Dark edition. The regular Nexon comes equipped with features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, automatic AC, ventilated front seats, cruise control, and paddle shifters.
Safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a 360-degree camera with a blind spot monitoring system. The Nexon facelift recently received a full 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test.
Powertrain Options
There are two available engine options for the Tata Nexon. The petrol variant is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (120 PS / 170 Nm), while the diesel variant gets a 1.5-litre diesel engine (115 PS / 260 Nm). The petrol engine is available with three transmission options - 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT, and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The diesel engine comes with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed AMT.
Expected Price and Competition
The Dark edition of the Tata Nexon is expected to be priced around Rs 30,000 higher than the corresponding regular variants. The regular Nexon is priced between Rs 8.15 lakh and Rs 15.60 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It competes against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite.
The Nexon EV facelift is also set to receive the Dark edition again, as showcased at the Bharat Mobility Show 2024.