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सोचा था CNG खत्म कर देगा इस ENGINE को - लेकिन इसने तो मजा दोगुना कर दिया ! 35000 km onTurbo CNG

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Key takeaways

Product Review

Product reviewed

Tata Nexon CNG (turbocharged petrol engine + CNG setup), driven extensively by the owner Harman (Punjab resident, now Noida; works in Gurgaon).

Key takeaways / main features mentioned

  • Turbocharged CNG setup on the Nexon—specifically whether turbo + CNG is a “mistake” or works well.
  • 3-cylinder engine (turbocharged variant), discussed in terms of vibration and power/tuning trade-offs.
  • Driving comfort praised for both city and highway use.
  • Petrol + CNG fuel behavior: performance and mileage vary depending on fuel type.
  • Reliability after early adjustment period: confidence improved after initial hiccup(s).

User experience (owner perspective)

Usage pattern

  • High usage: 35,000 km in ~1.5 years.
  • Daily commute: Noida ↔ Gurgaon with heavy Delhi-side traffic; ~400–500 km/week (also described as ~130 km/day at times).
  • Trips: long road trip to Goa (~4200 km).

Mileage / efficiency (numbers stated)

City (with AC, heavy traffic)

  • ~22 km/kg (described as very reliable during summer with AC).
  • In dirty traffic/jams, later explained as ~12–13 km.
  • Overall city efficiency broadly estimated at ~15–16 km.
  • Repeated mention: with AC in summer, 22 km is reliable in city context.

Highway

  • At 90–100 km/h, approximately ~26–27 km.
  • Petrol highway on empty roads: ~18–19 km.
  • Petrol at night with steady 60–70 km/h: ~25–25 km.

CNG vs petrol difference

  • Owner claims hardly any noticeable difference (~5%) between CNG and petrol in his usage.
  • Rule of thumb: when petrol becomes expensive, use CNG without feeling major performance loss.
  • Goa trip split: around ~3400 km on CNG and ~800 km on petrol, depending on fuel availability/stopping logic.

Performance / driving feel

  • Acceleration + driveability: described as smooth; “no struggle,” “sorted,” and able to gain speed well.
  • Turbo “punch”: owner believes the turbo adds extra torque feel, improving versatility for highway driving.
  • Gear usage: says 3rd/4th/5th gears work very well for his mix.
  • Stability/feel on highway: feels good; he never perceived instability (also referenced compared to his earlier Skoda Fabia).

Reliability & service experience (pros/cons)

Pros

  • No recurring issues after the early phase.
  • Check engine / pickup issue happened early, then resolved:
    • Car reportedly stopped picking up speed once in heavy traffic (low-speed scenario).
    • Service center performed updates, and the issue did not recur afterward.
  • Service center experience described as good so far.
  • Belief it will last long because it is a MPFI petrol base with a turbo added, and not a GDI engine (as stated in the video).

Cons / limitations

  • Early confidence doubts for ~2–3 months, influenced by social media rumors about Tata reliability.
  • Feature/variant compromises:
    • He chose a lower variant to avoid extra electronics.
    • He feels value would be better with “convenience” features, such as:
      • Adjustable driver seat
      • 360-degree camera (and similar feature improvements)
  • Vibration discussion:
    • 3-cylinder engines inherently have vibrations; owner compares it with other brands’ behavior and calls it manageable, not a deal-breaker.

Comparisons made

  • Naturally aspirated vs turbo for CNG:
    • Video addresses the belief that naturally aspirated engines suit CNG better.
    • Owner felt the setup was not wrong; doubts faded after running the car.
  • Previous car: compares highway confidence with his earlier Skoda Fabia.
  • Other brands’ 3-cylinder engines:
    • Mentions Mahindra also has 3-cylinder and suggests vibrations may be comparable or worse generally.
  • Another household car:
    • Mentions a Hyundai that also saw service/engine light early on, used to argue that brands aren’t perfect.

Costs / maintenance (numbers stated)

  • Paid service once: ~₹10,000 (described as “paid one done at 33”; wording unclear, but ₹10k is explicit).
  • Front brake pads replaced: ~₹3,000 (attributed to traffic usage); owner claims it could be ₹6–7k in other brands, and overall feels comparable.
  • Mentions crowded service center: wants more centers/closer centers to reduce waiting.

Pros & Cons (condensed)

Pros

  • Strong city mileage (~22 km in summer with AC) and highway mileage (~26–27 at 90–100).
  • Smooth, comfortable daily driving; good for city + highway mix.
  • CNG runs with minimal perceived difference vs petrol (~5%).
  • Reliability improved after an early issue; no major problems after updates.
  • “Value for money” sentiment.

Cons

  • Early-phase doubts/issues (first 2–3 months).
  • Feature gaps vs higher variants (adjustable seat, 360 camera expected).
  • 3-cylinder vibration (manageable, not a major complaint).

Verdict / recommendation

Based on the owner’s experience—35,000 km in ~1.5 years, strong mileage, an early issue that got resolved, and confidence after months—the video concludes that turbocharged Nexon CNG is a good use-case for buyers who will use it frequently (owner emphasizes ~80–90% usage fit repeatedly).

It’s recommended as close to perfect within the budget, with caveats mainly around feature level and early initial confidence.

Speakers / viewpoints

  • Harman (main owner/driver): primary source for mileage, Goa trip usage, reliability story (early glitch + service update), pros/cons, feature complaints, and service costs.
  • Video host (Ravi / interviewer): frames the question (turbo CNG “mistake?”), asks about performance and reliability, seeks comparisons and service experience, and adds light commentary.

Original video