Homegrown Engineering Gets A New High
The Tata Nexon EV has found mass acceptance, not just because it has a great price point, but also for the array of high end features that it comes with.t.
If you look at the visual appeal as a starting point, the body language stands out. Even the signature 'Intensi-Teal Blue' paint shade and grey roof are exclusive for the Nexon EV Max. Also, multiple blue accents at different locations and the 'EV' badges, further remind you that it’s an electric vehicle. The Max also gets new dual-tone five-spoke alloy wheels and the green number plate, which many wear as a badge of honour!
Overall. It gives you a great driving experience. If we talk about the mileage, you get around 280 km ( with ac ) range per charge.However if we drive cautiously with same acceleration, it can go upto 320 km range ( with a/c).
Talking of the interiors, the fit & finish has improved over time. Panel gaps are consistent all over the car. The paint is of good quality and has a nice, glossy finish.The Nexon EV Max gets an exclusive dual-tone black & beige dashboard with lots of piano black on the centre fascia. Changes include a deep blue insert with tri-arrow detailing on the dashboard, blue accents on the air-con vents and the new seat upholstery.
The Nexon EV Max comes with almost all the features you’d expect and more. These include an analogue-digital instrument cluster, leatherette upholstery, a sunroof, ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, air purifier, auto headlamps and wipers, cooled glovebox, cruise control, wireless smartphone charging pad, a 7-inch Harman touchscreen head-unit with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, smartwatch integration, drive modes and multi-mode regen. You also get ZConnect connected technology, which offers features like intrusion alert, remote immobilization, geofencing, time fencing, remote door lock/unlock, remote cooling, remote vehicle diagnostics, trip analytics etc.
The Nexon has been awarded a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. The car comes with a fortified cabin, dual airbags, ABS + EBD + corner stability control, ESP with i-VBAC (intelligent – Vacuum-less Boost & Active Control), TPMS, electronic parking brake with auto hold, all 4 disc brakes, disc brake wiping, hydraulic fading compensation, panic brake alert, after impact braking, rollover mitigation, reverse parking camera and sensors, hill descent control, hill ascent assist and ISOFIX child seat anchors. Apart from this, the battery pack and motor get an IP67 rating, which means they are dustproof & waterproof
There is no engine noise at all. The only sound coming is a faint whine from the electric motor at high revs. With no gearshifts & minimal mechanical parts, there are no jerks or vibrations.
Finally homegrown engineering has found a new high and Tata Nexon EV is leading the way.
