Tata Nexon base model vs top model: is the jump worth it?
The Nexon base model is the Smart, from ₹7.40L ex-showroom; the top model is the Fearless+ A PS Red Dark, from ₹14.07L. That is ₹6.67L more.+₹6.67L
The full story
The Nexon base model is the Smart, from ₹7.40L ex-showroom; the top model is the Fearless+ A PS Red Dark, from ₹14.07L. That is ₹6.67L more.
The Fearless+ A PS Red Dark adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS, 360° camera, tyre pressure monitor and headlamps (Bi-LED projector against LED projector), and 22 more over the Smart.
Top of the ladder is not top of the price list here: the Fearless+ PS Red Dark Diesel AT at ₹14.52L costs more.
20 trims sit between the two, so the jump is rarely how anyone actually buys.
The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the Fearless+ PS, not the jump to the top; above it the Fearless+ A PS Red Dark adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS for the rest of the money.
The two ends of the Nexon ladder
Base model
Nexon Smart
₹7.40Lex-showroom, from
Sold 2 ways, up to ₹8.35L.
See the Smart Turbo Petrol MT in full →
Top model
Nexon Fearless+ A PS Red Dark
₹14.07Lex-showroom, from
Sold one way.
See the Fearless+ A PS Red Dark Turbo Petrol AT in full →What the top model has that the base model does not
Only the rows that differ. Most important first, and anything the top model gives up is marked, because a ladder is not always a straight climb.
| Feature | Smart (base) | Fearless+ A PS Red Dark (top) |
|---|---|---|
| ADAS | - | Level 2 (core suite) |
| 360° camera | - | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitor | - | Yes |
| Headlamps | LED projector | Bi-LED projector |
| Premium sound system | - | JBL |
| Sunroof | - | Panoramic |
| Ventilated front seats | - | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | - | Yes |
| Touchscreen | - | 10.25" |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | - | Yes |
| Connected car tech | - | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | Yes |
| Auto climate (single zone) | - | Yes |
| Speakers | - | 9 |
| Driver display | Semi-digital | 10.25" digital |
| Auto headlamps | - | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | - | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | - | Yes |
| Wheel type | Steel | Alloy |
| Auto-folding wing mirrors | - | Yes |
| Rear wiper & washer | - | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | - | Yes |
| Air purifier | - | Yes |
| Auto-dimming mirror | - | Yes |
| Rear USB-C ports | - | Yes |
| Leatherette upholstery | - | Yes |
The steps between them, one at a time
20 trims sit between the base model and the top model. Each step has its own page saying what it costs and what it buys.
- Smart vs Smart++₹82,000
- Smart+ vs Smart+ S+₹30,000
- Smart+ S vs Pure++₹43,000
- Pure+ vs Pure+ S+₹30,000
- Pure+ S vs Pure+ PS+₹35,000
- Pure+ PS vs Creative+₹45,000
- Creative CAMO vs Creative+ S+₹30,000
- Creative+ S vs Creative+ S CAMO+₹25,000
- Creative+ S CAMO vs Creative+ S Dark+₹20,000
- Creative+ S Dark vs Creative+ PS+₹55,000
- Creative+ PS vs Creative+ PS CAMO+₹25,000
- Creative+ PS CAMO vs Creative+ PS Dark+₹15,000
- Creative+ PS Dark vs Fearless+ PS+₹55,000
- Fearless+ PS vs Fearless+ PS Dark+₹20,000
- Fearless+ PS Dark vs Fearless+ PS CAMO+₹5,000
- Fearless+ PS CAMO vs Fearless+ PS Red Dark+₹5,000
- Fearless+ PS Red Dark vs Fearless+ A PS+₹1.05L
- Fearless+ A PS vs Fearless+ A PS Dark+₹20,000
- Fearless+ A PS Dark vs Fearless+ A PS CAMO+₹5,000
- Fearless+ A PS CAMO vs Fearless+ A PS Red Dark+₹5,000
Tata Nexon base model vs top model: the questions people ask
- What is the difference between the Tata Nexon base model and top model?
- The Fearless+ A PS Red Dark adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS, 360° camera and tyre pressure monitor, and 23 more over the Smart. 20 trims sit between them: Smart+, Smart+ S, Pure+, Pure+ S, Pure+ PS, Creative, Creative CAMO, Creative+ S, Creative+ S CAMO, Creative+ S Dark, Creative+ PS, Creative+ PS CAMO, Creative+ PS Dark, Fearless+ PS, Fearless+ PS Dark, Fearless+ PS CAMO, Fearless+ PS Red Dark, Fearless+ A PS, Fearless+ A PS Dark and Fearless+ A PS CAMO.
- How much more does the Tata Nexon top model cost than the base model?
- The Nexon base model is the Smart, from ₹7.40L ex-showroom; the top model is the Fearless+ A PS Red Dark, from ₹14.07L. That is ₹6.67L more.
- Is the Tata Nexon top model worth it over the base model?
- The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the Fearless+ PS, not the jump to the top; above it the Fearless+ A PS Red Dark adds level 2 (core suite) ADAS for the rest of the money.
Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated on 18 October 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.