The Tata Nexon AMT

CarguyNish · 2nd May 2018, 15:05

2018 Tata Nexon AMT launched at Rs 9.41 lakh

The Tata Nexon AMT-1_578_872_0_70_http___cdni.autocarindia.com_extraimages_20180502024429_tatanexonamtfront.jpg

The Tata Nexon AMT-1_578_872_0_70_http___cdni.autocarindia.com_extraimages_20180502024434_tatanexonamtdash.jpg

The Tata Nexon AMT-1_578_872_0_70_http___cdni.autocarindia.com_extraimages_20180502024435_tatanexonamtgearbox.jpg

Available only in top-spec XZA+ variant for now.
Rs 10.3 lakh for the diesel (ex-showroom, Delhi).
At this pricing, the Nexon AMT petrol undercuts the top-spec EcoSport Titanium+ AT (Rs 11.37 lakh) by a very significant Rs 1.96 lakh. Although, Ford offers a lower spec Trend+ variant which Nexon doesn't.
Compared to the manual top-spec trim, the AMT versions cost about Rs 40,000 more.
The diesel-automatic Nexon has no direct competitors.

naut · 2nd May 2018, 15:17

Based on the reviews so far, looks like the diesel AMT variant offers decent drive-ability. Wish there was a diesel variant on offer (probably XZA?) which costed sub 10L INR in Karnataka. Would result in a OTR price reduction of atleast 50K INR due to lesser road tax for sub 10 L cars.

Do we know if teambhp was invited for the media drives? Any idea when the teambhp review of the AMT variants would be out?

vaasscit · 2nd May 2018, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarguyNish

2018 Tata Nexon AMT launched at Rs 9.41 lakh
[*]Compared to the manual top-spec trim, the AMT versions cost about Rs 40,000 more.
[*]The diesel-automatic Nexon has no direct competitors.[/list]
Source

I think this statement (Source:Autocar/TATA) is misleading. Let me explain.

The price difference between XZA+(P) over XZ+(P) is 60,000
Whereas Autocar/TATA compares XZA+ Dual tone roof (P) and XZA+ Single tone roof (P) to come up with this 40,000 difference.

Note that there is dual tone roof variant with AMT as well which costs 20,000 more than XZA+variant.

I don't understand this logic of charging 60K premium for the petrol AMT and 70K premium for Diesel AMT !

Ideally considering the potential sales of diesel AMT, the difference should be lot lesser here. After all, its the same AMT hardware with different softwares in petrol and Diesel variants.

I think TATA believes that there is no competition for Diesel AMT variants and have taken this route. Time would tell.

However, they've priced it fairly well (with Zest, they're charging 80k premium for AMT)

But this 20k premium for dual paint job is plain ridiculous. or Am i missing something here ?

kaviprem · 2nd May 2018, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaasscit

I think this statement (Source:Autocar/TATA) is misleading. Let me explain.

The price difference between XZA+(P) over XZ+(P) is 60,000
Whereas Autocar/TATA compares XZA+ Dual tone roof (P) and XZA+ Single tone roof (P) to come up with this 40,000 difference.

Note that there is dual tone roof variant with AMT as well which costs 20,000 more than XZA+variant.

You are right, the XZ+ to XZA+ for petrol is +60K in ex-showroom Bangalore.
Still, its a good price and the Diesel AMT being 10K more is of no problem. I think, Tata wants to take advantage of the "first" mover. Thats OK.

Prem.

Kishen.padiyar · 3rd May 2018, 08:51

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Originally Posted by vaasscit

I don't understand this logic of charging 60K premium for the petrol AMT and 70K premium for Diesel AMT !

Given that diesels have a higher peak torque and hence a bigger clutch, there could be a possible difference in the size (load capacity or stall load) of the AMT actuator used on the clutch end.

DriveOnceMore · 3rd May 2018, 09:50

Don't know why, but in AT guise, Nexon suddenly starts appearing overpriced.

Just compared EcoSport Trend+ Petrol AT with Nexon XZA+ AMT (single tone).
The price difference is merely Rs. 30,000 and in that money you get a lot in Ecosport.

Bigger and better touch screen unit with Nav
More refined and powerful motor.
Comparitively smoother CVT gearbox
Traction Control
Proven product

Ford_d_Kool · 3rd May 2018, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriveOnceMore

Don't know why, but in AT guise, Nexon suddenly starts appearing overpriced.

Just compared EcoSport Trend+ Petrol AT with Nexon XZA+ AMT (single tone).
The price difference is merely Rs. 30,000 and in that money you get a lot in Ecosport.

Bigger and better touch screen unit with Nav
More refined and powerful motor.
Comparitively smoother CVT gearbox
Traction Control
Proven product

And you lose a lot!

Alloy wheels
ISOFIX
Push button start
Projector headlamps
LED DRLs
Read seat armrest
Android Auto
Cooled glove box

Dieselritzer · 3rd May 2018, 12:02

Add rear AC vents, the awesome music system, to name a few.

nikipedia87 · 3rd May 2018, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriveOnceMore

Comparitively smoother CVT gearbox

The Ecosport comes with a conventional torque converter, not a CVT transmission.

Also, like mentioned above, the Trend+ AT misses out on a lot of features as compared to the top of the line XZA+ of the Nexon, although they are priced almost the same. Bring the Titanium+ AT into the picture, and you begin to realise how much VFM the Nexon AMT actually is (the likeability of the AMT transmission aside). Plus, you can go home with a diesel automatic as well, which is not the case with the Ecosport.

DriveOnceMore · 3rd May 2018, 15:39

Being a Tata fan, Glad to see all of you standing in guard of Nexon.
Actually, I have posted what I was expecting many to say.
Glad that I am proved wrong.

wilful · 4th May 2018, 06:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarguyNish

2018 Tata Nexon AMT launched at Rs 9.41 lakh

[*]The diesel-automatic Nexon has no direct competitors.[/list]
Source

I was just wondering whether the Mahindra TUV AMT which is also a C-SUV could be considered a competitor. I’m sure some folks would look at it as a diesel automatic contender in the category.

scopriobharath · 4th May 2018, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselritzer

Add rear AC vents, the awesome music system, to name a few.

Nexon doesn't have rear ac vents.

scarlet.fever · 4th May 2018, 12:55

@Scorpiobharath the Tata Nexon does have rear AC vents please check the review.

neoonwheels · 4th May 2018, 13:45

Well, I remember in one of the reviews, the reviewer mentioned that the vents do not have any AC connection, its just a blower.

abhi7013 · 4th May 2018, 15:57

A friend of mine had booked a test drive for the AMT and it seems like a brand new car was driven to his home to assess parking as well. Along with a few pics, I have also shared the price chart for each variant in Bangalore.

The AMT seems to be almost a lakh costlier than their respective manual counterparts.

2nd May 2018, 15:05	#106
CarguyNish Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: IN Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 5,228 Times	re: The Tata Nexon AMT 2018 Tata Nexon AMT launched at Rs 9.41 lakh Available only in top-spec XZA+ variant for now. Rs 10.3 lakh for the diesel (ex-showroom, Delhi). At this pricing, the Nexon AMT petrol undercuts the top-spec EcoSport Titanium+ AT (Rs 11.37 lakh) by a very significant Rs 1.96 lakh. Although, Ford offers a lower spec Trend+ variant which Nexon doesn't. Compared to the manual top-spec trim, the AMT versions cost about Rs 40,000 more. The diesel-automatic Nexon has no direct competitors. Source Last edited by CarguyNish : 2nd May 2018 at 15:08.
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naut BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 254 Thanked: 241 Times	re: The Tata Nexon AMT Based on the reviews so far, looks like the diesel AMT variant offers decent drive-ability. Wish there was a diesel variant on offer (probably XZA?) which costed sub 10L INR in Karnataka. Would result in a OTR price reduction of atleast 50K INR due to lesser road tax for sub 10 L cars. Do we know if teambhp was invited for the media drives? Any idea when the teambhp review of the AMT variants would be out? Last edited by naut : 2nd May 2018 at 15:26.
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DriveOnceMore BHPian Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 602 Thanked: 1,452 Times View My Garage	re: The Tata Nexon AMT Don't know why, but in AT guise, Nexon suddenly starts appearing overpriced. Just compared EcoSport Trend+ Petrol AT with Nexon XZA+ AMT (single tone). The price difference is merely Rs. 30,000 and in that money you get a lot in Ecosport. Bigger and better touch screen unit with Nav More refined and powerful motor. Comparitively smoother CVT gearbox Traction Control Proven product
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Dieselritzer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mumbai Posts: 583 Thanked: 1,416 Times	Add rear AC vents, the awesome music system, to name a few.
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3rd May 2018, 15:39	#115
DriveOnceMore BHPian Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 602 Thanked: 1,452 Times View My Garage	re: The Tata Nexon AMT Being a Tata fan, Glad to see all of you standing in guard of Nexon. Actually, I have posted what I was expecting many to say. Glad that I am proved wrong.
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4th May 2018, 12:55	#118
scarlet.fever BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi/Gurgaon Posts: 235 Thanked: 30 Times	re: The Tata Nexon AMT @Scorpiobharath the Tata Nexon does have rear AC vents please check the review.
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4th May 2018, 13:45	#119
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	re: The Tata Nexon AMT Well, I remember in one of the reviews, the reviewer mentioned that the vents do not have any AC connection, its just a blower.
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4th May 2018, 15:57	#120
abhi7013 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 799 Thanked: 1,782 Times	re: The Tata Nexon AMT A friend of mine had booked a test drive for the AMT and it seems like a brand new car was driven to his home to assess parking as well. Along with a few pics, I have also shared the price chart for each variant in Bangalore. The AMT seems to be almost a lakh costlier than their respective manual counterparts.
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