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Old 16th March 2020, 10:06   #3001
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While the distance specification was fine, I too think that the time duration is quite early. While one can say that the duration is due to the car having a belt instead of a chain, Tata could have put in a better quality belt, may be ?

Having said that, the Timing belt specification for the Zest / Bolt must be 2 years - the one not-so-good thing about that car.
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19K is about par for the part as compared to other Tata cars. Again, would have liked it if Tata had kept it lower.
Zest has timing chain, and the recommended replacement of kit is 60,000 km for the 90 ps diesel, and 1,05,000 km for the 75 ps engine. And the replacement cost, inclusive of spares and labour, was about Rs. 7,800/-. I do not recollect about the time period for replacement. In any case, I clocked 60,000 km in 33 months.

36 month interval is ridiculous, especially when it doesn't take into consideration the kilometres run. And the cost is very high, comparatively.

I remember going through a friend's Etios manual, and I am sure I didn't see replacement requirement below 1,00,000 km.
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Re: Tata Nexon : Official Review

Then wonder where did I get this information ?? I was partially interested in the Zest/Bolt in between, and had read something to this effect - shorter interval for the Timing Belt.


Sorry, folks.
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36 month interval is ridiculous, especially when it doesn't take into consideration the kilometres run. And the cost is very high, comparatively.
In the case of Nexon, its not just the timer belt. The entire kit is to be replaced including the tensioner and the idler pulley. That is why it costs nearly 19K.
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In the case of Nexon, its not just the timer belt. The entire kit is to be replaced including the tensioner and the idler pulley. That is why it costs nearly 19K.

I meant the entire kit including the belt, tensioner and other spares. Actually, it is better to replace all the related parts when going for the replacement job.

However, its still very expensive, more so because of the relatively low time period of 36 months.

And this is for diesel Nexon, I guess.

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Then wonder where did I get this information ?? I was partially interested in the Zest/Bolt in between, and had read something to this effect - shorter interval for the Timing Belt.
Most importantly - these cars in diesel avatar run with the 1.3 MJD, so there is no timing belt. Its a chain drive. Generally no replacement is needed even after 100K kms if used well without any abuse.

There is no specific interval that MUST be followed (regardless of what the manual may say for different cars as car makers have the liberty to print anything). The FIAT engine generally is simply inspected after 80K odd KMs or so for excess rattle/vibrations. If found in order, the chain isn't touched.
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Most importantly - these cars in diesel avatar run with the 1.3 MJD, so there is no timing belt. Its a chain drive. Generally no replacement is needed even after 100K kms if used well without any abuse.
That's true, my old Swift diesel ran 1.4L kms without any issues till I sold it off. Unless any problems crop up, no change in chain needed.
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I had to drop Nexon because of limited rear headroom.
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We have been using nexon as a family car for about 2 months now. My parents have never had any issues with rear headroom. I'd advice you to please check nexon in person again.
Have been super comfortable with nexon as compared to my brother-in-law's brezza vdi.
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We have been using nexon as a family car for about 2 months now. My parents have never had any issues with rear headroom. I'd advice you to please check nexon in person again.
Have been super comfortable with nexon as compared to my brother-in-law's brezza vdi.
Hey thanks for the info. In what aspects did you find the nexon more comfortable than brezza?

When I say rear headroom, my main concern is to fit in my daughter in the car seat for which I have to bend over in the rear of the car. Won't the swooping roof-line affect that?
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Hey thanks for the info. In what aspects did you find the nexon more comfortable than brezza?

When I say rear headroom, my main concern is to fit in my daughter in the car seat for which I have to bend over in the rear of the car. Won't the swooping roof-line affect that?
Nexon is much more refined and smoother to drive. Also, seat ergonomics are much improved over brezza.
Swooping roof line can be deceptive, inner space is in no way compromised.

A few posts from tbhp itself for your perusal. I still think you should check it out firsthand.

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.... Head space is good though despite the sloping roofline.
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Rear seats are comfortable to seat 3 medium built persons (75-85kgs) with good thigh support (5.6 to 6ft). Even though Nexon has the sloping roofline towards rear side, the headroom & shoulder room too are sufficient to accommodate 6 feet guys.
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When I say rear headroom, my main concern is to fit in my daughter in the car seat for which I have to bend over in the rear of the car. Won't the swooping roof-line affect that?
I use this seat in my Nexon -

Amazon.in - Graco Affix

My son (4 years) sits only in this and is fully buckled in for absolutely any journey. I am 6'3" myself. Yet have not even once had any issue in placing him in / taking him out or buckling up the seat belt. If you need, I can share a picture.
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Nexon is much more refined and smoother to drive.
Its a tough one between the Nexon & Brezza. Suzuki petrol engines are hard to outright beat when it comes to refinement. However - the Nexon's powerful engine is absolutely fine & is also quite fuel efficient! So not a huge compromise of any sort.

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I use this seat in my Nexon -

Amazon.in - Graco Affix

My son (4 years) sits only in this and is fully buckled in for absolutely any journey. I am 6'3" myself. Yet have not even once had any issue in placing him in / taking him out or buckling up the seat belt. If you need, I can share a picture.

Its a tough one between the Nexon & Brezza. Suzuki petrol engines are hard to outright beat when it comes to refinement. However - the Nexon's powerful engine is absolutely fine & is also quite fuel efficient! So not a huge compromise of any sort.
Thanks a lot for your detailed reply with respect to car seat especially with a 4 year old.
Glad that I posted this on tbhp.

Will definitely check out the nexon this weekend.
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Re: Tata Nexon : Official Review

Completed another DIY on my Nexon. Installed an auto-dimming IRVM. A much needed update.

Here is a list of DIY projects completed on the car so far -
  1. Auto dimming IRVM

  2. HID Bi-Xenon projector fog lamps (Tata Nexon DIY: HID Bi-Xenon projector foglamps installation)

  3. OEM rear fog light (DIY: Tata Nexon XZ+ - Installing OEM Rear Fog Lamp)

  4. Osram Xenarc 35W HID low beam headlamp conversion (DIY - Tata Nexon XZ+ - Osram 35W HID conversion kit)
Additionally have also installed a cabin air purifier, 70mai dashcam with GPS & a compass vinyl wrap on the bonnet all by myself. But those are too simple to make a DIY thread.
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Additionally have also installed a cabin air purifier, 70mai dashcam with GPS & a compass vinyl wrap on the bonnet all by myself. But those are too simple to make a DIY thread.
We don't mind having a look at the other DIYs as well.

If not a seperate thread, you can share few pics atleast (if not shared earlier), of the dash cam, vinyl wrap and air purifier, for viewers.
A few lines of description and your observations on each of them, will be helpful too.
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However, its still very expensive, more so because of the relatively low time period of 36 months.
And this is for diesel Nexon, I guess.
Yes. For Diesel Nexon.
I just now talked to the SA in Malik Cars Tolichowki. He says that the timer kit is to be replaced at 3 years, whatever the odo reading may be.

Now problem is like this: I have a gold AMC for 45K Kms or 3 Years, whichever is earlier. My odo reading is 45K Kms in less than 2.5 Years. The SA says that they will not change the timer kit because the car has not completed 3 Years. When the car completes 3 Years, my AMC would have expired, so I would have to pay for the change of timer kit. I am still not sure if the timer kit change would be covered under gold AMC.

In this scenario, the gold AMC is a total waste of money for normal users. In the past 2.5 years, I would have covered 3 major services. They had done just the routine service and oil and filters change in the first 2 major services. My brake pads still look good for another 15-20K Kms. My clutch functions perfectly and this too looks good for another 25K Kms at least (My clutches lasted a minimum of 80K Kms in all my previous cars). Everything else is functioning perfectly normal too. So nothing would need replacement in the current 45K kms service except the routine stuff.

So the total value I receive from the gold AMC will not exceed 20K INR (Including the current 45K service). I paid in excess of 30K INR for the gold AMC, 2.5 Years in advance.

If you are an extremely rough driver and consume a couple of sets of brake pads, and a set or two of clutch within 45K kms, only then go for the Tata gold AMC. Otherwise, P2P is more than enough.
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Old 18th March 2020, 13:40   #3015
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Hi Guys,

My friend had recently bought Nexon Petrol XM Jan 20 model. It has speed beeps at 80 and 120 kmph respectively.

However, he says that the car doesn't accelerate more than 80 kmph in any circumstances, other than a downward slope. When asked about the same at TASS, they said, it's a government regulative to speed cap at 80 kmph and they will remove it post 2nd service. I was shocked and I wasn't buying this argument from TASS.

So is it true? Have you had any such experience of Tata capping the speed of a brand new car? Please enlighten.

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