Tata Nexon Completes 8 Years: Nearly 9 Lakh Units Sold, Diesel Variant Gives Up to 24 km/L

Tata Motors’ first compact SUV, the Nexon, has completed eight successful years in the market since its launch on September 21, 2017. The Nexon stands out as the only SUV in India available in petrol, diesel, electric, and CNG variants, and has been a major contributor to Tata Motors’ growth.

Sales Milestones

• Total domestic sales have reached 887,607 units by the end of August 2025 and are expected to cross 900,000 by September, making it the first Tata SUV to achieve this milestone.

• The Nexon became India’s No.1 SUV in FY2022, FY2023, and FY2024 but was surpassed by the Punch in FY2025. However, demand is rebounding, especially after recent GST-related price cuts.

Speedy Journey to 9 Lakh Units

• 200,000 units: June 2021 (45 months after launch)

• Next 200,000 units: 16 months

• 400,000 units: October 2022

• 500,000 units: 6 months later

• 600,000 units: 7 months later

• 700,000 units: July 2024

• 800,000 units: February 2025

• 900,000 units: Expected September 2025 (8 years, 1 month after launch)

Pricing and Mileage

• Price Range: ₹7.32 lakh (base model) to ₹14.05 lakh (top model, ex-showroom)

• Mileage (ARAI figures):

  • Petrol manual: ~17.44 km/l

  • Petrol AMT: ~17.18 km/l

  • Diesel manual: ~23.23 km/l

  • Diesel automatic: ~24.08 km/l

  • CNG: ~17.44 km/kg

Diesel variants offer the best fuel efficiency, while the CNG option is as economical as petrol models.

With its versatile engine options, stylish design, and strong sales trajectory, the Tata Nexon has established itself as one of India’s most popular compact SUVs, driving Tata Motors’ resurgence in the domestic market.