Tata Motors is preparing to expand its Nexon SUV range with a new diesel variant featuring a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCA) gearbox. This addition will make the Nexon the second diesel SUV in Tata's lineup to offer a DCA option, potentially boosting its appeal in the competitive compact SUV market. New Delhi: Tata Motors is gearing up to introduce a new diesel variant of its popular Nexon SUV, which will feature a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCA) gearbox.
This move marks a significant enhancement in the Nexon lineup, making it the second diesel SUV from Tata to offer a DCA option. The introduction of this powertrain is expected to strengthen the Nexon’s position in the increasingly competitive compact SUV market. Tata Nexon Diesel DCA Varaint: Expected Launch Date While the exact launch date remains unconfirmed, the introduction of the Nexon diesel-DCA is expected to happen soon, further enhancing Tata Motors’ offering in the compact SUV segment.
Tata Nexon Diesel DCA Varaint: Mechanical Specs, and Features Currently, the Nexon diesel is equipped with Tata’s 1.5-litre Revotorq engine, delivering 115hp, with a choice of either a 6-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. However, the forthcoming diesel-DCA variant will likely feature the more potent 118hp, 1.
5-litre “Kryojet” engine. This engine made its debut in the Tata Curvv and is now set to be part of the Nexon diesel lineup. The new diesel-DCA combination is anticipated to be positioned at the top end of the Nexon range, offering an enhanced driving experience.
In addition to the powertrain upgrade, Tata Motors might also introduce a panoramic sunroof in this variant, as suggested by recent spy images. This feature, along with the new DCA gearbox, could make the Nexon diesel-DCA an attractive option for buyers seeking both performance and luxury in a compact SUV. Once launched, the Nexon diesel lineup will include two engine options—the existing Revotorq and the new Kryojet—along with four gearbox choices: two manuals and two automatics.
This expanded range will likely position the Nexon more competitively against rivals like the XUV 3OO diesel automatic, which features an AMT gearbox, and the Kia Sonet diesel automatic, equipped with a 6-speed torque converter..
