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Proton Saga vs Tata Nexon in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Standard MT vs Nexon Smart MT variants
The short answer

Proton Saga costs रु 8,00,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Proton Saga if
Proton Saga costs रु 8,00,000 less ex-showroom.

Good value as an entry-level sedan for buyers wanting a simple, robust manual car at a relatively accessible price. Best suited to budget-conscious city and highway users who prioritize running costs and basic safety over features.

Pros
Competitive claimed fuel efficiency for a 1.3L petrol manual.
Dual airbags and ESC standard, uncommon in base sedans at this price.
5-year/150,000 km warranty adds long-term ownership confidence.
Proven simple mechanicals likely to keep maintenance costs reasonable.
Cons
Lacks modern infotainment with touchscreen and smartphone integration.
Safety kit limited versus newer rivals with more airbags and ADAS.
Specifications like boot size, ground clearance not transparently published.
Resale and brand perception weaker than long-established Japanese rivals.
As of 07 Sept 2026
Choose the Tata Nexon if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This is the sensible mainstream petrol Nexon if you want a manual and a better balance than XE. It suits private buyers who want the newest Nepal-market Nexon without paying top-trim money.

Pros
Manual gearbox keeps it simple.
Middle-of-range price among current Nepal trims.
Should be easier to service than a more complex EV.
Good daily-use SUV format.
Six airbags standard across all three variants
360-degree camera and blind-spot monitor add real safety value
Cons
Still expensive versus many compact-SUV rivals.
No confirmed premium tech from Nepal sources.
Likely misses ADAS and 360-camera.
Feature delta over XE may not feel dramatic.
No fog lamps fitted on this range
Rear bench folds as one piece, no 60:40 split
As of 09 Sept 2026
14 rows compared
Proton Saga price in Nepal
Proton
रु 42,99,000Lowest price
Tata Nexon price in Nepal
Tata
रु 50,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 42,99,000Cheapest
रु 50,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 42,99,000 – रु 49,99,000
रु 43,99,000 – रु 59,99,000
Variants on sale
2
7
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Occasional launch or festival discounts; no specific current scheme disclosed.
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
1,299 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
91 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
117 Nm
Not disclosed
Claimed range
Not disclosed
0 km
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Seating
Not disclosed
5
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
55
175Better
Service centres
4
49Better
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Fabric seat upholstery on Standard trim
·Manual air-conditioning controls
·Height-adjustable driver seat: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
·Rear seat headrests present
As of 07 Sept 2026
·5-seat SUV layout (Nepal portal).
As of 09 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·infotainment_size_in: Basic audio system, no large touchscreen
·Bluetooth connectivity: Not clearly disclosed for Standard (As of: 07/09/2026)
·auto_hold: Not available on this manual variant
·parking_brake_type: Manual lever handbrake
·Power windows front and rear
As of 07 Sept 2026
·Manual transmission; infotainment size not disclosed officially (As of: 09/09/2026).
As of 09 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: Dual front airbags
·ABS with EBD standard
·ESC (electronic stability control) offered
·ISOFIX child seat anchors
·camera_360: Not available on Standard MT
·Rear parking sensors present
·adas_level: No ADAS; only basic active safety (As of: 07/09/2026)
As of 07 Sept 2026
·Safety kit not fully disclosed officially (As of: 09/09/2026).
As of 09 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·Halogen reflector headlamps on Standard variant
·15-inch steel wheels with covers
·Body-colored bumpers and door handles
·No front fog lamps on Standard MT
As of 07 Sept 2026
·Standard Nexon exterior; no trim-specific styling confirmed (Nepal sources).
As of 09 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported CBU from Malaysia by Jagadamba Motors
·Initial launch price Rs. 35.50 lakh, later revised upward
·Current ex-showroom price around Rs. 42.99 lakh
·Warranty: 5 years / 150,000 km
As of 07 Sept 2026
·Latest Nepal price listing shows Smart MT among four variants.
As of 09 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Proton Saga
Tata Nexon

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 42,99,000
रु 50,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 43,32,985
≈ रु 51,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 51,686 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 61,304 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Proton Saga full detailsTata Nexon full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Proton Saga is रु 8,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (18.6%), while the Tata Nexon is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Proton Saga if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the Tata Nexon if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 45 more service centres in Nepal (49 vs 4); 120 more showrooms in Nepal (175 vs 55).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Proton: 55 showrooms, 4 service centres · Tata: 175 showrooms, 49 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Proton Saga vs Tata Nexon — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Proton Saga or Tata Nexon?

As of September 2026, the Proton Saga starts at Rs 42.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Tata Nexon at Rs 43.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Proton Saga and Tata Nexon in Nepal?

The Proton Saga costs Rs 42.99 lakh to Rs 49.99 lakh and the Tata Nexon costs Rs 43.99 lakh to Rs 59.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Proton Saga or the Tata Nexon?

These two split the decision: the Proton Saga is रु 8,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (18.6%), while the Tata Nexon is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Proton Saga if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Tata Nexon if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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