New Delhi. Today, SUVs dominate the automobile sector in India. The demand for SUVs has grown rapidly in every segment from entry to premium level. Currently, SUVs with 1200cc engine capacity have arrived and there is a competition in the market to buy them. These SUVs smaller than 4-meter size attract less tax, hence their price is also low. Maruti Suzuki is also selling Brezza in this segment. Maruti Brezza is getting a lot of love from customers and its monthly sales are around 15,000 units. Maruti Brezza gets a lot of love due to its fuel efficient engine and good service network of the brand. However, there is also an SUV in this segment which has surpassed Brezza in many matters along with sales.
The car we are talking about here is none other than Tata Motors’ Nexon SUV. This compact SUV has created a stir with its launch in updated design this year. Earlier, where Nexon had to struggle for even 8-10 thousand customers, now its sales have crossed 17 thousand units. In the last few months, Tata Nexon has emerged as the biggest challenge for Brezza. Last month i.e. in January 2024, Nexon’s sales increased by 10 percent to 17,182 units. On the other hand, if we talk about Brezza, its sales increased by 7% as compared to January 2023 to 15,303 units in January 2024.
The engine is stronger than Brezza
Talking about Maruti Brezza, the company offers it in a 1.5-liter, K15 C petrol engine. This engine generates a peak power of 103 bhp and a maximum torque of 137 Nm. At the same time, in CNG mode, it generates a power of 88 bhp. In terms of power, Tata Nexon gives much better performance than Brezza. In Nexon, the company offers a 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine that generates 120 bhp of power and 170 Nm of torque. At the same time, there is also an option of a 1.5-liter diesel engine that generates 115 bhp of power and 260 Nm of torque. Both SUVs get a 4-cylinder engine.
Tata Nexon- (Tata Nexon)
Heavier than Brezza but cheaper price
Tata Nexon is also quite popular for its strong build quality. This car has been given a 5-star safety rating for its strength in the Global NCAP crash test. Talking about Brezza, its latest generation model has not been crash tested yet. If we talk about curb weight, Tata Nexon weighs 1,346 Kg, while Maruti Brezza weighs 1,130 Kg, i.e. Nexon is 216 Kg heavier than Brezza.
If we look at the price, the price of Tata Nexon starts from Rs 8.15 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.60 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the price of Maruti Brezza starts from Rs 8.34 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.14 lakh. If you buy the base model of Nexon, then you will get this SUV cheaper by Rs 20 thousand.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : February 28, 2024, 12:38 IST