Tata Nexon: Smart 1.2 Turbo MT vs Creative 1.2 Turbo MT
The Creative 1.2 Turbo MT costs ₹2,77,000 more than the Smart 1.2 Turbo MT. The equipment it adds covers 60% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionSmart 1.2 Turbo MT → Creative 1.2 Turbo MT
You pay extra
₹2,77,000
₹7,39,990 → ₹10,16,990
Features are worth
₹1,67,900
17 gained
Equipment covers
60%
of what the variant costs extra
Creative 1.2 Turbo MT costs ₹2,77,000 more than Smart 1.2 Turbo MT and brings 17 features we value at ₹1,67,900, roughly 60% 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
- ₹87,400 · 11 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹80,500 · 6 features
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
17 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Smart 1.2 Turbo MT | Creative 1.2 Turbo MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Camera with Dynamic GuidelinesIntegrated rear parking camera with active steering trajectory lines. | No | Yes | +₹7,820 |
| 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 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹9,200 |
| Rear AC VentsDedicated air-con vents for rear passengers. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Height-Adjustable Driver's SeatDriver's seat adjusts for height, not just reach. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Rear Power WindowsElectric windows for the rear doors. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Front Centre Armrest with StorageSliding centre armrest between the front seats, usually with a storage bin. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Push-Button StartEngine started by a button, with a remote key that still has to be pressed to unlock. No passive entry. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Cooled GloveboxGlovebox fed by the air-conditioning duct. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen InfotainmentA wide 10.25-inch HD touchscreen, often with built-in navigation. | No | Yes | +₹34,960 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 16-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 16-inch alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers. | No | Yes | +₹25,760 |
| Net feature value | 17 gained | ₹1,67,900 | |
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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ours₹Rear AC Ventsadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Height-Adjustable Driver's Seatadded
ours₹Rear Power Windowsadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
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ours₹Front Centre Armrest with Storageadded
ours₹Push-Button Startadded
ours₹Cooled Gloveboxadded
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On our figures
₹1,67,900 of equipment against ₹2,77,000 — 60% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Creative 1.2 Turbo MT costs ₹3,51,419 more on the road than Smart 1.2 Turbo MT, against ₹2,77,000 ex-showroom. ₹64,249 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 (₹10,170), which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Smart 1.2 Turbo MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹7,39,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹57,131
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹37,000
- 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 MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹10,16,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,07,530
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹50,850
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹10,170
- 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 Smart 1.2 Turbo MT and Creative 1.2 Turbo MT?
- ₹2,77,000 ex-showroom — Smart 1.2 Turbo MT is ₹7,39,990 and Creative 1.2 Turbo MT is ₹10,16,990.
- Is the Tata Nexon Creative 1.2 Turbo MT worth the extra money over the Smart 1.2 Turbo MT?
- Creative 1.2 Turbo MT costs ₹2,77,000 more than Smart 1.2 Turbo MT and brings 17 features we value at ₹1,67,900, roughly 60% 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 MT that the Smart 1.2 Turbo MT doesn't have?
- 17 features, led by 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment, 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, Surround View Camera. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.