Next-generation Tata Nexon, codenamed Garud, spied testing ahead of an expected 2027 debut
By Arjun Ramanarayanan, IndiCar · Published 14 November 2026 · News
The next-generation Tata Nexon, codenamed Garud, has been spied testing with dual screens and rear disc brakes. Launch is expected in 2027, with a reported starting price of Rs 8 lakh.
Key takeaways
- The next-gen Tata Nexon, codenamed Garud, is expected to debut in 2027, possibly between April and June.
- The expected price is Rs 8.00 lakh to Rs 17.00 lakh. Tata has not announced prices.
- Spy shots show dual screens, rear disc brakes, likely 17-inch wheels and an ADAS radar.
- Petrol and CNG are expected to continue. The diesel could be dropped.
- The current Nexon has been on sale for nearly 10 years, with facelifts in 2020 and 2023.
A new-generation Tata Nexon, codenamed Garud, has been spied testing in India. It is expected to debut in 2027, with reports pointing to the April to June quarter. The expected price is Rs 8.00 lakh to Rs 17.00 lakh. Tata Motors has not confirmed the launch date, pricing, specifications or engines.
This is the first full replacement for a car that has been on sale for nearly 10 years. Tata gave it comprehensive facelifts in 2020 and 2023.
What the spy shots show
The test car has a new dashboard with dual screens and a radar module in the front bumper. That radar suggests the new Nexon will offer ADAS features. The wheels have a new design and are likely to be larger 17-inch units.
The clearest hardware change is at the back. The test car has rear disc brakes, while the current Nexon uses drums.
| Item | Current Nexon | Next-gen Nexon (spied) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Drum | Disc |
| Wheels | Current design | New design, likely 17-inch |
| Dashboard | Current layout | New, with dual screens |
| ADAS | Not covered here | Radar module seen, expected to continue |
| Diesel | Not covered here | Could be dropped |
Tata has not said which of these features go on which variants. Until it publishes a variant list, there is no way to tell what each step up the range will add.
Engines and the EV
The new Nexon is likely to keep the current engine options. Petrol and CNG are expected to continue, but the diesel could be dropped.
A new-generation Nexon EV may also arrive. It could launch alongside the petrol and CNG versions or at a later stage.
Price and launch timing
The new Nexon is reported to start at Rs 8 lakh, within an expected range of Rs 8.00 lakh to Rs 17.00 lakh. These are expected figures, not Tata prices. The car is scheduled for 2027, and Tata's Avinya series vehicles are due later that year.
With no confirmed date, waiting means waiting for a car that has no price or specifications yet. If you need a compact SUV soon, the current Tata Nexon on-road price page gives itemised prices for the model on sale now. To check the full tax and insurance cost of any car, use the on-road price calculator. You can also browse all new cars with on-road prices.
Sources: Next-gen Tata Nexon spied testing, 2027 Tata Nexon Spied With Dual Screens: New Features, Engine and Expected Price, Next Gen Tata Nexon launch in 2027 before Avinya series: What to expect - Busine
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Frequently asked questions
When will the next-generation Tata Nexon launch?
It is expected to debut in 2027, with reports pointing to the second quarter, April to June. Tata Motors has not confirmed a launch date.
What will the new Nexon cost?
The expected price range is Rs 8.00 lakh to Rs 17.00 lakh, and one report puts the starting price at Rs 8 lakh. Tata has not announced prices.
Will the new Nexon get a diesel engine?
Petrol and CNG are expected to continue. The diesel could be dropped.
What is new on the next-gen Nexon?
Spy shots show a new dashboard with dual screens, a new wheel design that is likely 17-inch, rear disc brakes in place of drums, and a radar module that suggests ADAS will continue.
Will there be a new Nexon EV?
A new-generation Nexon EV may be introduced, either alongside the petrol and CNG versions or at a later stage.
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