Tata Nexon: Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT vs Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT
The Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT costs ₹1,22,000 more than the Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT. The equipment it adds covers 61% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionPure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT → Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT
You pay extra
₹1,22,000
₹9,99,990 → ₹11,21,990
Features are worth
₹74,520
6 gained
Equipment covers
61%
of what the variant costs extra
Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT costs ₹1,22,000 more than Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT and brings 6 features we value at ₹74,520, roughly 61% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹51,520 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹23,000 · 1 feature
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT | Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit. | No | Yes | +₹23,000 |
| Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into. | No | Yes | +₹12,880 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹11,040 |
| Remote Central LockingCentral locking operated by a remote or flip key, rather than a key turned in the door.Counted in Push-Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Push-Button StartEngine started by a button, with a remote key that still has to be pressed to unlock. No passive entry.Up from Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹1,840 |
| Cooled GloveboxGlovebox fed by the air-conditioning duct. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 16-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 16-inch alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹23,000 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 6 gained | ₹74,520 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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Surround View Cameraadded
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹16-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Push-Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Cooled Gloveboxadded
ours₹Blind Spot Monitoradded
ours₹
On our figures
₹74,520 of equipment against ₹1,22,000 — 61% of the variant
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Pure+ to Creative on all 5 powertrains
Tata Motors sells this upgrade on 5 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the Petrol manual (₹1,10,000) and dearest on the Diesel manual (₹1,37,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹1,10,000 | ₹83,720 | 76%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol AMT | ₹1,15,000 | ₹83,720 | 72%Fair upgrade |
| CNG manual (this page) | ₹1,22,000 | ₹74,520 | 61%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel manual | ₹1,37,000 | ₹83,720 | 61%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel AMT | ₹1,10,000 | ₹83,720 | 76%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT costs ₹1,81,740 more on the road than Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT, against ₹1,22,000 ex-showroom. ₹48,520 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The dearer variant crosses ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so it also carries 1% TCS (₹11,220), which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT
cng · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,99,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for cng, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹75,799
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹50,000
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT
cng · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,21,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for cng, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,18,219
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹56,100
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,220
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Tata Nexon Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT and Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT?
- ₹1,22,000 ex-showroom — Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT is ₹9,99,990 and Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT is ₹11,21,990.
- Is the Tata Nexon Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT worth the extra money over the Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT?
- Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT costs ₹1,22,000 more than Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT and brings 6 features we value at ₹74,520, roughly 61% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Creative 1.2 Turbo CNG MT that the Pure+ 1.2 Turbo CNG MT doesn't have?
- 6 features, led by Surround View Camera, 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, Blind Spot Monitor. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.