This segment is becoming hugely popular among consumers in India as dealers are constantly coming up with fanciful new compact SUVs that are loaded with features, catering to the varied needs of the buyers. Among them, the Maruti Brezza and the Tata Nexon stand out. Both of them have had their place in the hall of fame of popularity since they offer excellent features, strong performance, and ultimate value for money. But which is better? Let’s check out each vehicle’s exterior/interior design, performance, features, and overall value to help you shoot the right choice.
1)Exterior Design and Build Quality:-
Maruti Brezza
The Maruti Brezza, with minimal yet contemporary aesthetics, has a squared-off stance, an upright grill, and available dual-tone shades that create a classy urban presence with bold-LED headlamps with DRLs and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Dimensions: The Brezza is compactly designed to span 3,995 mm in length, making it upright for any urban driving connotation.
Build Quality: The Brezza, while well built, feels less salt-like solid compared to its other competitors.
Tata Nexon
In stark contrast is Nexon, which can be easily distinguished in a futuristic and sporty design. With a coupe-like silhouette, tri-arrow elements integrated into the grille, and striking-looking LED DRLs, it grips attention. With an outstanding stance, the Nexon undoubtedly has a good road presence, and the generation-next clientele simply love it.
Dimensions: The dimensions are almost identical, measuring 3,995 mm in length with the Nexon giving it a more commanding stance.
Build Quality: Known for a sturdy build and rated 5-star by the Global NCAP, safety-wise, the Nexon has the upper hand here.
Verdict: If you want bold and sporty, then Tata Nexon tops the list, while for understated urban refinement, Maruti Brezza should suit you just as well.
2)Interior and Features:-
Maruti Brezza
The cabin of the Brezza is practical and ergonomic. Features include a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Comfort: The seats are nicely cushioned well, so they provide enough comfort for long rides.
Key Features:
a)Automatic temperature control
b)Cruise control
c)Rearview camera
d)Connected car features (Suzuki Connect)
Tata Nexon
The interior of the Nexon has a premium and futuristic feel. The layered dashboard design, soft-touch materials, and digital instrument cluster enhance the cabin. Inbuilt Harman-powered 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system provides high audio quality.
Comfort: Seats with good contour provide enough legroom and headroom.
Key Features:
a)Ventilated front seats (top variants)
b)Air purifier
c)iRA connected car technology
d)Sunroof (some variants)
Verdict: The Tata Nexon is more premium and feature-rich on the interior, but the user-friendly designed and practical inside layout of the Maruti Brezza is praiseworthy as well.
3)Performance & Driving Dynamics:-
Maruti Brezza
This all-new car is powered by a 1.5-litre K-Series engine with mild hybrid technology. The engine produces 103 PS of power and 137 Nm of torque. It is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Driving Pleasure: The Brezza exhibits a smooth and refined ride with linear power. It can be carried out in the city and on the highway.
Fuel Efficiency: Thanks to the mild hybrid system, it gives back a maximum mileage of around 19.8 km per litre in the manual trim.
Tata Nexon
The Nexon is available with two engine options: 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine (120 PS, 170 Nm) and 1.5L diesel engine (110 PS, 260 Nm). The Nexon comes with a choice of six-speed manual and six-speed AMT transmission.
Driving Experience: The turbocharged engine does make the Nexon more lively, especially on the highways. Eco, City, and Sport- the three driving modes-add to the ability to customize the driving feel.
Fuel Economy: The petrol variant gives around 17.5 km/l, while the diesel fuel efficiency is reasonably impressive at 21.5 km/l.
Verdict: If it’s about performance and choice, then Tata Nexon wins, though Maruti Brezza does challenge it in terms of better urban sophistication and efficiency.
4)Safety and Dependability:-
Maruti Brezza
Standard features in the Brezza make for a good safety package: dual airbags, anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution, ISOFIX anchors for child seats, and rear parking camera. While it is a reliable product, Global NCAP has not tested it yet.
Tata Nexon
With 5 stars in the Global NCAP safety rating, the Nexon proves to be one of the safest vehicles in its class. Features like anti-skid, hill-hold assist, roll-over mitigation, and six airbags (in the top variants) come as added safety measures.
Conclusion: With a higher safety rating with add-ons, Tata Nexon remains the safer of the two.
5)Prices and Value for Money:-
Maruti Brezza
The Brezza is priced from ₹8.29 lakhs to ₹13.98 lakhs for the top variant. Good value for money, especially due to the hybrid technology and fuel economy it offers.
Tata Nexon
The Nexon heavyweights from ₹7.80 lakh to ₹14.30 lakh with the ex-showroom multiple variants, amongst them diesel options. Top-spec models do pack in good variation options, and value, but are priced this way as well.
Verdict: More options and features with the Nexon; better fuel efficiency and reliability with the Brezza.
Conclusion:-
The Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon have their ups and downs, making them a fair candidate within the subcompact SUV category. The Tata Nexon gives you a solid run for your money if you like striking design, superior features, and safety. If you want a refined, fuel-efficient, and dependable urban SUV, choose the Maruti Brezza.
Ultimately, it depends on your choice and driving intention. Test-driving both these vehicles would help you decide which subcompact SUV is the real king, meant for you.