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Tata Motors' CNG portfolio now includes the Nexon, and this might be a turning point in the way that CNG cars are perceived

- Anagh Bhaskar

Tata Motors has been going all out with its CNG model offensive ever since it introduced the Altroz iCNG last year which marked the debut of Tata’s dual-cylinder CNG tech. The portfolio of iCNG cars has grown since, and now Tata has added the Nexon to this list.

The Nexon iCNG visually resembles the standard car, with the only exception being the iCNG badge on the tailgate. What makes this great is that the Nexon is already quite handsome, with its sharp, future inspired look mixed with bulbous proportions. The front carries the slim LED DRLs which also double up as turn indicators, with the LED headlamps placed down below, while the rear gets Y-shaped LED taillamps. The aforementioned turn indicators are sequential, both at the front and at the rear. This particular Nexon iCNG, comes in the Creative Ocean paint with a white roof, and rides on 16-inch alloys.

Inside, the layout is the same as the standard Nexon, but the key thing here is that unlike some CNG cars which are offered mainly in their base or mid-level trims, the Nexon is offered with all trim options, so you can get the top-spec trim with all its bells and whistles. The cabin is dominated by the floating 10.25-inch infotainment display, which offers wireless smartphone integration, the features list is exhaustive and includes a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch digital display, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and automatic climate control.