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New Nexon CNG Pros and Cons🥵| should you Buy ? | Tata Nexon CNG 2026 | Rohit chouhan
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Key takeaways
Product Reviewed
Tata Nexon CNG (2026 expected / Nexon CNG variants) — discussed in terms of pros, cons, and a comparison mainly with Maruti Suzuki Brezza (Brez).
Key Features / What the Video Highlights
1) Performance (Strong CNG power)
- 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine adapted for CNG.
- Claimed output: ~99 bhp and ~170 Nm torque (said to be similar to the petrol variant).
- Reviewer claims no “power shortage” typical of many CNG cars.
- Mentions good overtaking capability and confident driving even at ~115–116 km/h (as demonstrated).
2) Practicality & Space
- Good boot space; said to be comparable to the petrol Nexon.
- Rear and front seat space described as good.
- Spare wheel included, mounted underneath.
3) Safety / Build Quality (Strong point)
- Says Tata Nexon created the hype around 5-star safety in India.
- Structural safety praised.
- Mentions safety equipment:
- ABS, EBD, traction control
- TPMS on some variants
- 6 airbags standard (as stated in the video)
4) Features & Variant Value (Compared with Brezza CNG)
- Reviewer focuses on features in the Pure Plus variant:
- 10-inch screen
- LED headlamps
- Steering-mounted controls
- Center armrest
- Rear AC vents
- Also mentions sunroof / panoramic sunroof availability (as stated).
- Price mentioned for the Pure Plus variant: ₹9,15,000 ex-showroom.
- Comparison: Brezza CNG only goes up to ZXI, limiting features there; Nexon CNG can go higher for features.
Pros (Unique Positive Points Mentioned)
- Powerful turbo output (99 bhp / 170 Nm) with good CNG performance
- No major power-regret typical of CNG cars (good overtakes)
- Reverse camera
- Good cabin and boot space (boot like petrol variant)
- Spare wheel provided (underbody)
- Strong safety reputation + 6 airbags standard
- Better feature availability on higher CNG variants than Brezza
Cons (Unique Negative Points Mentioned)
1) 3-cylinder engine drawbacks
- Vibration is unavoidable with 3-cylinder engines.
- Mentions possible reliability issues as a concern.
- Says Brezza’s 4-cylinder engine is smoother/refined, but has less power.
2) Driving feel / controls
- Clutch feels hard
- Gear shifting feels hard
- Ergonomics issues:
- Headlight wiper stalk is far away
- A-pillar creates a blind spot
3) Noise & harshness
- Reviewer says engine noise is loud in Nexon (and even more in diesel they drove; petrol described as noisy compared to expectations).
- Mentions harshness and vibration.
4) Fit & finish / electronics
- Fit and finish criticized:
- Large panel gaps (even finger-width fit claimed)
- Mentions electronic glitches.
- Screen/console mentioned as shaking a bit when moved.
- General feel described as not “premium”.
5) Long-term reliability, rusting, service issues
- Claims rusting issues over time are seen.
- States long-term reliability is weak vs other brands.
- Service experience described as expensive and not special.
- Mentions an estimate: ~50–60% of cars may face some problem (as per reviewer’s claim).
- Mentions Nexon being seen parked at service centers.
6) Mileage disadvantage vs competitors (main CNG “buyer” concern)
- Says turbo petrol typically gives lower mileage, so Nexon CNG fuel efficiency is lower.
- Claimed typical mileage target: ~23–24 (CNG).
- People may report 26–27 only under very gentle driving; reviewer suggests reality is lower.
- Comparison: Brezza is claimed to offer better real-world mileage (~26–27 stated).
- Also compared against “other CNG vehicles in this price range”: Nexon allegedly delivers less mileage.
Comparisons Mentioned
Against Maruti Suzuki Brezza (Brez)
- Nexon strengths:
- More power (in CNG)
- Better safety reputation
- Better higher-variant feature availability
- Brezza strengths:
- Smoother 4-cylinder engine
- Better mileage
- Brezza tradeoff: lower power
Against other CNG options (general statement)
- Nexon is said to have less mileage than other CNG cars in the segment/price range.
Overall Verdict / Recommendation (from the video)
- The reviewer frames Nexon CNG as:
- Worth considering if you accept ~22–23 km/kg (low-to-mid 20s mileage) in exchange for good performance and safety.
- They also recommend:
- If choosing between Nexon CNG and other Nexon powertrains, they advise diesel (claiming similar mileage, more power, and better reliability, despite rust/service issues still persisting).
Price References Mentioned
- Tata Nexon Pure Plus (CNG): ₹9,15,000 ex-showroom (stated)
- Estimate of on-road effect: ~₹15 lakh (approx.)
- Diesel pricing comparison:
- Diesel cited as around ₹11 lakh (as stated in the video context)
Unique Points by Speaker
- The subtitles appear to be from one main speaker (Rohit Chouhan) providing the full set of pros/cons and comparisons. No other distinct speaker viewpoints are clearly indicated.