Tata Nexon Crosses 6 Lakh Unit Production Milestone | V3Cars

31 January 2024
By Nikil Jonathan
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The Tata Nexon has crossed the 6 lakh unit production milestone. Launched in September 2017, Tata’s B2-segment SUV is available with petrol, diesel and EV powertrains. Know more about Tata’s latest achievement here.

Tata Nexon Achieves 6 Lakh Unit Production Milestone

The Tata Nexon was launched in September 2017 at an introductory price of Rs. 5.85 lakh (ex-showroom)
It achieved the 1 lakh sales milestone in July 2019
Tata gave the Nexon a facelift in 2020 with feature additions and Bharat Stage 6-compliant engines
In June 2021, the Nexon achieved the 2 lakh sales milestone
The 3 lakh sales milestone was achieved shortly after in February 2022
The 5 lakh sales milestone was achieved in April 2023
The Tata Nexon was the best selling utility vehicle in India in FY 2022
The Tata Nexon was launched with a 1.2L normal petrol engine that produces 110PS of power and 170Nm of torque. Transmission options included a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed AMT
The Tata Nexon was also offered with a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine at launch. This engine produces 110PS of power and 260Nm of torque and was offered with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed AMT
The 2024 Nexon petrol and diesel variants are currently priced between Rs. 8.10 lakh to Rs. 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Nexon EV is currently priced from Rs. 14.74 lakh to Rs. 19.94 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Tata Nexon competes with the Hyundai Venue and Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Nissan Magnite, Kia Sonet, and Renault Kiger in the B2-SUV segment.

Nexon

The following table gives an overview of the achievements and the interval between each milestone:

TATA NEXON SALES MILESTONE
Sales Milestone	Date Achieved	Time Taken
Launch	September 2017	-
1 Lakh Units	July 2019	22 months
2 Lakh Units	June 2021	23 months
3 Lakh Units	February 2022	8 months
4 Lakh Units	September 2022	7 months
5 Lakh Units	April 2023	7 months
6 Lakh Units	January 2024	9 months

Also Read: Tata Motors – The Only Mainstream SUV Maker With No 4WD In Its Portfolio | Opinion

Tata Inaugurates New Gujarat Manufacturing Recently

In other news, Tata Motors have commenced production at its new Sanand manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The milestone was celebrated with the rollout of a Tata Nexon. The plant, acquired from Ford India, boasts advanced technology and automation across 4 main shops.

With a capacity of 3 lakh units per annum (scalable up to 4.2 lakh units), it marks Tata Motors' second plant in Gujarat, contributing to their growth plans in passenger and electric vehicles. The facility prioritises sustainability, with investments in upskilling, solar rooftop, and water-neutral practices. Over 1,000 jobs have been created, with plans for additional employment and water positivity by December 2024.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nikil Jonathan

Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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