Tata Nexon Petrol Ownership review after 70000 km and 51 Month

Overview

A 4 years 3 months ownership review of a Tata Nexon (petrol) with ~70,000 km on the odometer. The reviewer emphasizes long-term reliability, comfort, ground clearance/off-road practicality, service costs, and common ownership concerns like rust and rattles. Comparisons are mainly with sedans/crossovers, and with the reviewer’s family cars—especially the Hyundai Verna and a family Altroz.

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Key features / strengths mentioned

Engine performance (120 hp petrol)

• Described as very good and powerful
• Minimal power drop even after ~70,000 km
• Mentions there may be a slight reduction in performance due to E20 availability, but not drastic

Very good ground clearance

• Helpful on rough roads, uneven terrain, and mountain roads
• Feels suitable for “going anywhere”

Water wading capability

• Company claim mentioned: 300 mm (~1 foot)
• Reviewer drove through standing water where water reached over the bonnet
• The car didn’t stop
• Some water entered the mat (likely via the steering-shaft area)
• This happened twice

Long-drive comfort

• Suited for 400–500 km trips in one go (as claimed)
• Drove continuously for about 12 hours without feeling too tired
• Notes:
  • Seat cushioning and supportive driving position
  • Good suspension
• High-speed stability described as:
  • “Not like a sedan/hatch,” but still stable and confident at ~120 km/h

Safety

• Strong emphasis on Tata/Nexon safety
• Feels protected even if another vehicle hits it
• Example cited: Nexon falling off a mountain with occupants surviving

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Fuel efficiency / mileage (petrol)

Reported mileage (varies over time)

• Early mileage (2020–2021): roughly 16+ km/l (subtitles were messy)
• Long trips:
  • Around 20 km/l (approx. mentioned in subtitles)
  • Up to ~30 km/l on one trip, with AC off
• Current mileage after E20:
  • Around ~16–17 km/l in city + highway mix

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Ownership experience

Buying experience (Tata)

• Promised 4 weeks waiting, but after 2 weeks a cancellation happened and a car became available
• Reviewer visited the warehouse, finalized the purchase, and bought the vehicle
• Says the overall purchase experience was quite good with no major process issues

Service experience + approximate costs

• Service quality: generally good
• One issue:
  • Alignment and wheel balance were added to the bill
  • Reviewer noticed the car wasn’t actually put on the alignment machine
  • He paid first, complained later, and got the money back
• Service interval:
  • Mentions services every 10,000 km
  • But major service timing is effectively described as closer to every 15,000 km (subtitles conflict slightly)
• Cost estimates:
  • Tata major service: ~₹8,900 to ₹10,000
  • Outside service: about ₹34,000
• Reviewer preference: he goes for only major services (not minor services)

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Problems / cons mentioned

Rusting starting after ~4 years

• Rusting issues in multiple places
• He received repairs and anti-rust treatment (including on door panels)

Rattling noise

• Reports rattles starting/increasing after opening and treating the four door panels
• Implied advice: avoid opening door panels unnecessarily if trying to prevent rattles

Headlights weakness

• Headlight throw is described as weak
• Poor visibility even with high beams
• Upgrade done: two projector fog lamps
• Similar poor headlight experience mentioned on the family Altroz

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Modifications mentioned

• Kept the car mostly stock
• Upgrades:
  • 2 projector fog lamps
  • Leather wrap on the steering wheel
• No other major modifications

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Reliability / issues (petrol Nexon)

Overall reliability

• After 4 years 3 months / ~70,000 km, reviewer says it never stopped and has been reliable

Notable issues

• Battery discharge occurred once
• After battery replacement, the issue did not return
• Mentions other small Nexon issues can occur too, such as:
  • A relative’s Nexon with a loose bolt/nut on the negative alternator wire causing major problems (including a no-start condition)

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Comparisons / context from the video

Car choice context (earlier purchase intent)

• Initially disliked “tall cars”
• Considered Honda City and was nearly finalized
• Also mentioned testing Hyundai Verna
  • Sedan reportedly “hit the ground” with stones
  • This led him to prefer higher-clearance vehicles
• Conclusion: the Nexon matched his needs for higher stance/terrain capability

Other family cars

• Altroz is mentioned as having “more problems”
• Altroz headlights are also criticized
• Used mainly as contrast for reliability and lighting

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Who should buy it (as per reviewer)

Buyer needs

He recommends the Nexon for people who want:

• Ability to handle uneven/rough terrain
• Comfort for long highway drives
• Strong safety confidence

Diesel vs petrol guidance

• Recommends Nexon diesel for those who want better long-run mileage (based on his mileage expectations and experience)

Variant guidance (for Tata)

• If buying a Tata, he suggests choosing lower variants
• Claim: higher-tech Tata variants have higher chances of glitches/problems
• Emphasizes the robust engine in simpler setups

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Unique points mentioned (complete list)

1. Ownership duration: 4 years 3 months
2. Distance: ~70,000 km
3. Bought petrol expecting lower annual usage; ended up driving more (first year ~25,000 km)
4. Waiting period: 4 weeks promised, car available in 2 weeks
5. Early mileage: described as “good” (some unclear range formatting)
6. Long trip mileage claims up to ~20 and ~30 km/l (AC off mentioned)
7. Current mileage after E20: ~16–17 km/l (city + highway mix)
8. Comfort: good for 400–500 km one-go, ~12 hours continuous driving
9. Suspension: good (rough roads manageable, not perfectly smooth)
10. High-speed stability: confidence at ~120 km/h
11. Service experience: generally good; billing dispute resolved with money back
12. Major service cost: ~₹8.9k–₹10k; outside roughly ₹34k
13. Service preference: only major services
14. Modifications: projector fog lamps + steering leather wrap
15. Reliability: generally reliable; no major breakdowns
16. One issue: battery discharge once; resolved after replacement
17. Example issue on relative’s Nexon due to loose alternator negative connection
18. Pro: 120 hp engine with minimal perceived power drop
19. Pro: strong ground clearance
20. Pro: water wading; claim 300 mm, reviewer went deeper; car didn’t stop; mat got some water twice
21. Pro: safety confidence
22. Cons: rusting after 4 years; required anti-rust treatment
23. Cons: rattles increased after opening door panels
24. Cons: weak headlights; suggests upgrading
25. Buyer guidance: prefers Nexon diesel for higher running/mileage needs
26. Buyer guidance: choose lower variants to reduce “tech glitch” risk

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Speaker breakdown

• Single speaker (Rahul Yadav) provides all experiences, pros/cons, service details, and comparisons
• No distinct additional speakers present in the subtitles

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Verdict / overall recommendation

Recommended overall, especially for buyers who value ground clearance, long-drive comfort, safety, and practical reliability.

Main drawbacks:

• Early rusting
• Possible rattles (especially after opening door panels)
• Weak headlights (may require upgrades)

He also advises choosing lower variants to reduce the risk of tech-related glitches.