2020 Tata Nexon Facelift Petrol XM And XMA Automatic Variant Explained

by Mahesh Yadav on Friday, Mar 06 2020

If you’re considering buying the 2020 Tata Nexon facelift with a petrol engine in XM or XMA (automatic) variant, then read this detailed report to find out if it’s worth buying.

What Is The Price Of The 2020 Tata Nexon Facelift Petrol XM Variant?

The below is the full price list of all the variants of the 2020 Tata Nexon Facelift petrol:

2020 TATA NEXON PRICE LIST EX-SHOWROOM INDIA \| Mar. 2020
	XE	XM	XZ	XZ Plus	XZ Plus (O)
1.2L PETROL MANUAL	Rs. 6,95,000	Rs. 7,70,000	Rs. 8,70,000	Rs. 9,50,000	Rs. 1,040,000
1.2L PETROL AUTO	-	Rs. 8,30,000	-	Rs. 1,010,000	Rs. 1,100,000
1.5L Diesel MANUAL	Rs. 8,45,000	Rs. 9,20,000	Rs. 1,020,000	Rs. 1,100,000	Rs. 1,190,000
1.5L DIESEL AUTO	-	Rs. 9,80,000	-	Rs. 1,160,000	Rs. 1,250,000

The Tata Nexon Petrol XM is just above the base variant XE. The 2020 Nexon XM petrol costs Rs. 7.70 lakh. The XM is available in both petrol and diesel versions. It is also available with an automatic transmission option. The Nexon XMA petrol with automatic transmission costs Rs. 8.30 lakh.

What Is The Dimension Comparison Of The 2020 Tata Nexon Facelift Petrol?

Below are the 2020 Nexon’s dimensions details and its comparison with its competitors:

2020 TATA NEXON VS COMPETITION DIMENSION COMPARISON
	Tata Nexon	Maruti Vitara Brezza	Hyundai Venue	Mahindra XUV300	Ford EcoSport	Honda WRV
Length	3993mm	3995mm	3995mm	3995mm	3998mm	3999mm
Width	1811mm	1790mm	1770mm	1821mm	1765mm	1734mm
Height	1606mm	1649mm	1605mm	1627mm	1647mm	1601mm
Wheelbase	2498mm	2500mm	2500mm	2600mm	2519mm	2555mm
Boot space	350-lt	328-lt	-	-	352-lt	363-lt
Ground Clearance	209mm	198mm	190mm (est.)	180mm	200mm	188mm
Fuel Tank	44-lt		45-lt	42-lt	52-lt	40-lt

The Tata Nexon is neither the biggest or the smallest model in its segment. However, it is the shortest in its class and also has the least wheelbase. On the other hand, the Nexon is the second widest in its class and also has the best-in-class ground clearance, which adds to its SUV credentials.

What Is The Specs Comparison Of The 2020 Tata Nexon Facelift Petrol?

The following are the specs details and comparison of the 2020 Tata Nexon with its rivals:

2020 TATA NEXON VS COMPETITION PETROL ENGINE SPECS
	Tata Nexon	Maruti Vitara Brezza	Hyundai Venue		Mahindra XUV300	Ford EcoSport	Honda WRV
Displacement	1.2-litre Turbo	1.5-litre Normal	1.0-litre Turbo	1.2-litre Normal	1.2-litre Turbo	1.5-litre Normal	1.2-litre Normal
Cylinders	3	4	3	4	3	3	4
Maximum Power	120PS @ 5500rpm	105PS @ 6000rpm	120PS @ 6000rpm	83PS @ 6000rpm	110PS @ 5000rpm	122PS @ 6500rpm	90PS @ 6000rpm
Maximum Torque	170Nm @ 1750 - 4000rpm	138Nm @ 4400rpm	171Nm @ 1500 - 2750rpm	115Nm @ 4000rpm	200Nm @ 2000 - 3500rpm	149Nm @ 4500rpm	110Nm @ 4800rpm
Transmission	6 MT / 6 AMT	5 MT / 4 TC AT	6 MT / 7 DCT	5 MT	6 MT	5 MT / 6 AT	5 MT
Claimed FE	17.4kmpl	17.0kmpl / 18.7kmpl	-	-	-	15.9 / 14.7kmpl	17.5kmpl
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6	BS4	BS4	BS6	BS6	BS4

The Tata Nexon facelift retains the same 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine as before, which now revs higher than before. It now makes 10PS more power than before at 120PS, while the torque output remains the same at 170Nm between 1750 and 4000rpm. The engine is available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT automatic transmission option. The 2020 Nexon offers the second-best power output in its class and is up there with the Hyundai Venue turbo.

The Nexon petrol XM variant is available with both manual and automatic transmission options.

What Are The Features Of The 2020 Tata Nexon Facelift Petrol XM?

The following are the features that the Nexon XM variant offers over the XE variant:

2020 TATA NEXON 1.2L PETROL \| XM VARIANT \| FEATURES OVER XE Rs. 7,70,000 \| EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI \| Mar. 2020
Entertainment	Functional	Style
Infotainment System by Harman w/ 4 Speakers (not touchscreen)	Rear Power Windows	Wheel Covers
AM/FM, USB, AUX-in, iPod connectivity	Electrically Adjust & Auto Folding ORVM	Roof Rails
Bluetooth Connectivity	Remote Central Locking	Antenna
	Follow Me Home Lamps

The Nexon XM petrol variant costs about Rs. 75,000 more than the XE petrol. For this added price, the XM offers rear power windows, a music system, electrically adjustable and foldable outside mirrors and remote central locking system.

Should You Buy The 2020 Tata Nexon Facelift Petrol XM?

The 2020 Nexon facelift XM petrol is not recommended, as it doesn’t add very significant features over the XE variant for its added premium. However, if you can’t stretch your budget above the XM variant, then you can go for it.

Nexon XMA costs Rs. 60,000 over the XM MT variant, and is the cheapest automatic variant in the Nexon’s line-up. Thus, if you wish to get the Nexon automatic and can’t stretch your budget further, then it is your only choice.