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Should you buy Nexon Diesel in 2025 | New Tata Nexon Diesel AMT Drive🔥| Better than 3XO ?

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Product Review

Product reviewed

Tata Nexon Diesel (AMT) — specifically the Creative Plus S variant (mentioned as being driven in the video).

Key features mentioned

  • Powertrain: 1.5L 4-cylinder diesel, ~113 bhp and 260 Nm torque
  • Transmission: AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) with paddle shifters (via +/−); also uses Sport mode
  • Ride/handling tech:
    • TPMS
    • Large touchscreen
    • 360° camera (camera quality praised)
  • Lighting/indicator mentions: LED features (LED DRLs/indicators referenced; exact items not clearly listed)
  • Safety: 5-star safety rating (no specific body/NCAP variant details given)
  • Driver assistance: electronic safety/driver-assist behavior described as “tech” that may intervene too much
  • Other usability/electronics: 12V socket + Type-C ports referenced (positioning discussed later)

Driving / user experience (reviewer impressions)

Engine, refinement, noise

  • Low-speed noise: diesel noise is more noticeable only at higher RPM; at low RPM, noise entry into the cabin reduces.
  • Vibration: no meaningful vibration reported; contrasted with the older 2019 Nexon, where vibration was felt.

Pickup & AMT behavior (main critique)

  • Initial pickup: “good,” especially for starting off.
  • Main downside: AMT jerk/shift feel, especially:
    • During low-speed crawling, shifts feel smoother overall, but some jerk remains.
    • Between 2↔3 and 3↔4, jerk is more noticeable.
    • At high speed, if you suddenly accelerate/pull, there can be lag/disappointment versus torque-converter automatics.
  • Comparison (smoothness): the video claims a torque converter is smoother than this AMT.

Steering, stability, braking, suspension

  • Steering feedback: good; steering weight feels solid even at ~80 km/h
  • Stability in turns: “feels good” during sudden steering and sharp turns at 80–90
  • Braking: example around ~90 km/h—car drifts slightly, but braking felt good
  • Suspension (praised):
    • Not stiff
    • Glides well at high speed
    • Claimed to be better than segment comparisons, specifically mentioning Hyundai/Sonet

Visibility & ergonomics

  • Ergonomics: controls feel within reach; no major ergonomics issues noted.
  • AC controls: touch buttons; reviewer notes people may need time to get used to them.
  • Wiper/controls access: headlight/wiper stock placement described as a bit far and smaller than ideal.
  • Blind spot: thick A-pillar causes a blind spot, especially during highway/hill turning.

Mileage / economy claims

  • City mileage: 15–16 km/l (live reading mentioned around 17 km/l)
  • Company claim: 25 km/l
  • Reviewer conclusion: mileage is “good”; it doesn’t feel like numbers will drastically worsen.

Pricing / variant context

  • On-road price: around ₹14.5 lakh (Ujjain context)
  • Another reference: ₹15.4 lakh on-road in Indore
  • Note: exact basis/OTR breakup not fully explained.

Pros mentioned

  • Strong diesel performance feel in Sport mode (“power feels amazing”)
  • Stability and safe handling, good steering weight/response
  • Comfortable suspension and good high-speed composure
  • Good features for the money (TPMS, touchscreen, 360° camera quality praised)
  • Safety rating: 5-star
  • Improved refinement vs older Nexon (less vibration)
  • Low-speed driving suits AMT: jerk is less troublesome if you don’t pull hard

Cons mentioned

  • AMT jerk/shift feel (notably 2→3 and 3→4, plus lag if accelerating suddenly at higher speeds)
  • Diesel cabin noise (though less at low RPM)
  • Thick A-pillar blind spot
  • Wiper stalk placement (far and small)
  • Service experience complaint trend: Tata service inconsistency attributed to showroom variability
  • Quality/fit-finish concerns: panel gaps visibility criticized (example cited from delivery/other situation)
  • Charging port accessibility: cable holes/ports placed very low, making plugging awkward (must insert carefully)

Comparisons made with similar cars

  • Versus torque converter automatics: Nexon AMT described as less smooth than torque-converter setups.
  • Versus K Sonet: video claims K Sonet has a proper torque converter in this segment (implying smoother drive).
  • Versus Hyundai: suspension quality claimed better than Hyundai options (Hyundai mentioned generally).
  • Versus XUV 3XO: video notes XUV 3XO diesel AMT exists; AMT behavior is said to be broadly similar.
  • Versus Tata Sonet (sound): diesel sound “enters inside” in this Nexon; compared against Sonet lacking the same sound trait.

Overall verdict / recommendation

Buy recommendation depends on driving style:

  • If you mostly drive in city/slow speeds and want stability, features, safety, and refinement, the AMT can be acceptable.
  • If you often accelerate hard / drive at higher speeds and expect torque-converter-like smoothness, the video warns that AMT lag/jerk will be noticeable, making it less ideal.

Unique points mentioned (consolidated)

  1. Stability feels good; Tata car reliability in stability.
  2. AMT present; causes some jerk vs torque converter.
  3. Torque converter would be smoother.
  4. Thick A-pillar causes blind spot during turning.
  5. Diesel noise enters cabin more at higher RPM; less at low RPM.
  6. 1.5L diesel engine: ~113 bhp and 260 Nm.
  7. Pickup is good in AMT.
  8. Less vibration vs the 2019 model.
  9. Ergonomics/control reach is good.
  10. AC controls are touch-based; initial learning curve.
  11. Wiper/headlight stalk access: a bit far/small.
  12. Visibility otherwise good (bonnet/windshield/ORVM).
  13. AMT shift behavior: noticeable jerk during 2→3 and 3→4.
  14. At high speed sudden pull causes lag/disappointment.
  15. Steering feedback and weight are good even at ~80 km/h.
  16. Stability during sudden steering/sharp turns (80–90).
  17. Suspension: not stiff; better than Hyundai/Sonet (claimed).
  18. Mileage: 15–16 km/l city, live ~17 km/l; company claim 25.
  19. Cruise control present; feature richness emphasized.
  20. Variant pricing references: ~₹14.5L OTR (Ujjain) / ₹15.4L OTR (Indore).
  21. TPMS + touchscreen + 360° camera quality praised.
  22. Sport mode: diesel power feel amazing.
  23. Braking example: some drift but braking performance good.
  24. Safety: 5-star rating.
  25. Service experience complaints are common (showroom-dependent).
  26. Fit/finish quality/panel gaps criticized.
  27. AMT recommended mainly for slow driving; otherwise manual is “more correct.”
  28. Paddle shifters available.
  29. Some tech systems may intervene aggressively; user may later disable features.
  30. Sound characteristic: diesel sound enters cabin; compared to Sonet.
  31. Ports/cable holes placed too low and awkward; must insert carefully.
  32. Software update (after recent model arrival) improved stability/working perfectly.

Speakers / views

  • Rohit Chauhan (primary reviewer/driver): Provided impressions on engine, AMT behavior, ergonomics, mileage, handling, features, quality, service commentary, and comparisons.

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