Tata Motors will soon introduce the DCA gearbox option with the Nexon Diesel and it will be limited to the top-spec Fearless+ S variant; Top-spec trims could also get a panoramic sunroof.
Tata Motors will launch the ICE Curvv on 2nd September 2024 and the Coupe SUV will feature a DCA automatic gearbox paired with the 1.5 litre KryoJet diesel engine. This diesel DCA powertrain option will also debut in the Nexon soon after. In addition to this, the new petrol CNG fuel option is also confirmed for the Nexon around the festive season. Currently, the sub-4-meter SUV relies on a 6-speed AMT gearbox for the diesel engine along with the 6-speed manual unit.
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Tata Nexon Diesel DCA: What We Know?
As per the website of Tata Motors, a new option to select the DCA automatic gearbox with the diesel engine has come up, suggesting its launch very soon. The price on the website shows Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom), however, this is likely a test feature and the pricing would be slightly higher. As per the information, the new DCA automatic gearbox will be limited to the top-spec Fearless+ S variant. The company will also continue to offer the current 6-speed AMT gearbox.
Tata Nexon Diesel DCA: New Powertrain Details
The 1.5-litre Revotorq diesel engine powers the Nexon and puts out 115 bhp and 260 Nm of peak torque. The new diesel DCA combination will first debut in the Curvv ICE and gets the fresh 1.5-litre KryoJet diesel engine which produces a higher output of 118 bhp. We believe that this updated diesel engine paired with the DCA transmission will be plonked in the Nexon and this specific powertrain will be positioned at the top of the existing line-up.
After this new powertrain addition, the Nexon is expected to have the choice of two diesel engine options i.e. the Revotorq and KryoJet, with four gearbox options i.e. a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed AMT and a 7-speed DCA.
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Tata Nexon Diesel DCA: Other Updates & Launch Timeline
In addition to the new diesel DCA powertrain, Tata Motors could also take this opportunity to add the panoramic sunroof to the Nexon which was spied a few months ago. The launch of Tata Nexon diesel DCA will be launched soon, most likely around the festive season, after the debut of ICE Curvv. The proper automatic gearbox with the Nexon diesel will put it against the likes of the Kia Sonet diesel which is quite popular for its efficient and powerful 1.5 litre CRDi engine paired to the torque converter automatic gearbox. For the record, the Mahindra XUV3XO diesel relies on an AMT gearbox.