The Nexon XZ was a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Indian automaker Tata Motors. It was launched in India in July 2017 and was also exported to South Africa. The vehicle was discontinued in March 2020 due to poor sales.
The Nexon XZ was based on the same platform as the Tata Tiago and Tigor. It had a length of 3,795 mm, a width of 1,811 mm, and a height of 1,612 mm. It had a wheelbase of 2,491 mm and ground clearance of 200 mm. The vehicle had an kerb weight of 1,315 kg for the petrol variants and 1,325 kg for the diesel variants.
The Nexon XZ came with two engine options: a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produced 110 PS (81 kW) at 5500 rpm and 170 Nm (125 lb ft) at 2000–4000 rpm; and a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine that produced 108 PS (80 kW) at 4000 rpm and 260 Nm (192 lb ft) at 1500–2750 rpm. Both engines were mated to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed AMT gearbox.
Safety features included dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger seats, rear parking sensors with camera display on infotainment system, speed alert system, ISOFIX child seat mounts on outer rear seats, impact-sensing door unlock feature, engine immobiliser with anti-theft alarm system etc.
The vehicle's exterior design elements included projector headlamps with LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), fog lamps integrated into the bumper fascia , body coloured ORVMs , 16 inch alloy wheels etcetera . For the interior , there were features like wireless charging , 8 way adjustable driver seat , automatic climate control etcetera .
Sales of the Nexon XZ were disappointing right from its launch in India. In 2018-19 fiscal year , Tata sold only 1288 units of the Nexon XZ . This forced Tata Motors to discontinue the variant in March 2020 .