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We present to you a sibling rivalry between two sub-4-metre compact SUVs from the house of Tata. What's more is that both these cars have a lot in common too - they share their equipment list, turbo-petrol engine, 6-speed manual gearbox, and their prices overlap too.
So which is the one to go for? Saumil Shah brings them both together to find out.
The Tata Nexon has sold over a million units powered by a record 200,000 unit sales in FY26. What keeps the Nexon ticking even in the face of fresh competition and what's next for the compact SUV?
Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor - Autocar Professional - discuss in this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.

Tata Motors has announced that the Nexon compact SUV will be introduced in the South African market, where it will be rebranded as the Tata Osprey. It will be launched in Q3 of 2026.
According to Tata Motors, the name is inspired by the bird of prey found in parts of South Africa.
The Osprey is expected to be identical to the Nexon available in India. The carmaker has highlighted the fact that it was the first Indian car to receive a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating.
In India, the Nexon is available with two engine options. These include a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol paired with either a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT, or a 7-speed DCA, and a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine, which is offered with either a 6-speed manual or AMT. There’s also a CNG version.
Tata Motors hasn’t revealed the specs of the Osprey.
Following July reports that the Tata Osprey would join the Indian manufacturer’s local line-up, Tata’s South African division has taken to Instagram to confirm when the compact SUV will arrive in the country.
Globally known as the Nexon in its home market, the Osprey will be positioned between the Punch and Curvv in Tata’s local line-up. The compact five-seater crossover measures 3 995mm in length, 1 804mm in width, and 1 620mm in height, with a wheelbase spanning 2 498mm. The Osprey sports a 208mm ground clearance. The firm claims a boot capacity of 382l.