The much awaited micro car from Tata is finally here. As the media waited with baited breath and almost caused a stampede while getting into the launch arena at the Auto Expo in Delhi, Mr. Ratan Tata fulfilled his promise to the people of India by launching the ‘Nano’ the already famous Rs. 1 lakh peoples car. The ‘Nano’ is an appropriate name for the smallest, lightest automobile on Indian roads or roads across the world for that matter. The first thing that strikes you about the ‘Nano’ is that it is not a bad looking ugly boxy hatch but for the price it’s quite proportionate and well styled. Its mono box design might seem boxy but generates a lot of interior space which can seat four adults comfortably. It has four doors, is 3.1 metres long and 1.5 metres wide with a height of 1.6 metres. The ‘Nano’ has an all aluminum two cylinder 623cc (33bhp) petrol engine mated with a four speed manual gearbox. Company officials during the press conference confirmed that a diesel engine is also on the cards but the timeframe hasn’t been chalked out yet. The Nano has its engine at the rear and is a rear wheel drive car. That makes it sound like a small fun hatch to run around town in.
Fuel efficiency is expected to be in the range of 18-20 kmpl and the Nano has been tested at a top speed of 105 kmph by Tata Motors. The wheel size seems tiny at only 12 inches, shod with MRF tubeless radials. The front tyres are narrower than those at the rear which are driven as the Nano is a rear wheel drive. The Nano’s electrical would be powered by an Exide battery. The rear looks very neat with a well crafted bumper integrated with the exhaust pipe in the centre. The Nano meets all emmission and safety norms including crash test norms in India and would be geared to meet European & other country norms as and when it is launched internationally. The car has a provision to be fitted with airbags and ABS however these are not being offered on any variant in India as it is not yet mandatory for manufacturers to do so.
The base model would not have air conditioning. A deluxe model is planned which will feature air-conditioning and more luxurious interiors however no power steering as their might be no need for it in a light rear wheel drive car like the Nano. The Nano has a provision for a music system with speakers located under the rear seats. These of course will cost more, and Tata hints that profit will only come from these more expensive variants. Speaking of challenges faced during the Nano small car project Mr. Tata said that at no time did they feel that it wan not possible to produce such a car however many a times they were faced with challenges in meeting cost and time targets. The Nano will be produced entirely at Tata’s Singur plant (West Bengal) which is under construction and is going to have an annual capacity of 250,000-350,000 units. The plant was flooded during the monsoon season however construction work is underway and it is scheduled to be complete soon. As part of the cost-cutting exercise, 35 parts suppliers have moved into the same complex, reducing transport costs and time delays dramatically. Tata has filed for 34 patents for the Nano most of which are for the powertrain. The Nano will be sold in India for two or three years before Tata look at selling it in Africa, Latin America and S.E Asia. The possibility of a global distribution tie-up with Fiat seems strong.
The base model of the Tata Nano will cost Rs. 1 lakh (ex-factory) and would attract 12.5% VAT + Transport + Registration + Insurance costing to about Rs. 1.2 lakh on road in most Indian cities. Buyers can que up for the Nano in the second half of the current financial year, when the car goes into showrooms.
PHOTOS FROM THE AUTO EXPO 2008
Its OK but how much will gonna cost in europe….:-(
i am happy but i want more deatils.
it is a amazing car by tata motors. we also congratulate MR. RATAN TATA AND HIS WHOLE TEAM.
“A Promise is a Promise”. This is what Mr. Ratan Tata said when he launched TATA Nano. He gave a perfect answer to people who said it’s not feasible to manufacture a car in Indian Rs. 1, 00,000.
The product TATA Nano is simply amazing. TATA Nano is believed to a mileage of 24kms for every liter of fuel, 8% smaller bumper to bumper distance than Maruti 800 (competitor in India) and still 21% spacious than Maruti.
This is possible only with TATA Group. The values and culture followed at TATA Group is one of the major factors for there products being so successful.
This is an Amaizing Car. Now even the mid class family looking for a car will not have to think much before going for One. It is suitable for all ages Professionals, Students etc. The looks , Name and everthing is Perfect
Thanks to one and only TATA who thought for us 
Its a great New Year Gift from you 
) I am sure that I am going for One and bang the Road !!!
wow, this car blows. for the price of this car, it would be more fuel efficent and FASTER to buy a motorcycle. now if this car were electric i could see possibilities.
Its Good but i like to see interiors & Diki space
Can anybody tell me how to book this car.
reply me at lateef_shaik@yahoo.com
lateef, the Nano cant be booked right now, its still about 6-9 months from launch.
congratulations 2 ratan tata thought of aamadmi where middle class people can enjoy family life i hv safari dicor but there is parking problem thinking of buying
thanks for RATAN TATA for the invention of people cars.. edit the car ,such that it look fashion than bikes,…
When does the booking start for nano?
its good .i want to purchase
ek aisi car jo jeet legi ghar ghar ka vishwas
its gud.
I liked the car very much. I am planning
to buy the car with a higher version that
has an AC and a music system in it. I
would like to know the cost and when will
i be able to book the car
Preeti,
The Tata Nano is likely to launch in November 2008, cost would be between 1.2-1.5 lakh depending on the version.
I want to buy nano car.
I liked the car very much. I am planning
to buy the car with a higher version that
has an AC and a music system in it. I
would like to know the cost and when will
i be able to book the car ………
i m planing to buy can u tell me higest version
price
I think, this is best model for those who think about the car earlier but now this time for ride this car on our own afford and oppurtunities.
I think it is a arising point for the nano.
i think its gud & not so much expensive.i wnt 2 buy it n from where i cud purchase it?
I like it nano car. when starting booking ?
sir
when can we buy a naino car on easy instalment
by paying down payment. kindly let us know
and which banks will be available for booking o
of naino. awaiting for positive response.
Thanking you
anil Mandavkar
I like nano car. nano so sweet. sure i book
nano car thanking you.
RATAN TATA JEE.
JAI HIND JAI JHARKHAND
NANO CAR SO SWEET. I LIKE IT.
THANKS
FROM ANUJ
TATA NANO IS CHEAPEST THE BEST CAR.
I LIKED IT VERY MUCH.
ALOK TRIPATHI
FROM: KALKA JI.
I LIKE THIS CAR VERY_VERY MUCH I MAKE FIRST CUSTMER FOR THIS NEW NAINO CAR PLEASE BOOKING PROCESS SEND MY ID
WITH THANKS
A. TIWARI
I am sure Tata Nano is the world chipest car. I like it very much.
Please let me know how much i have to deposite for booking and after boorking how much time to take for delivery is it possible in the month of October or November 2009.
Thank you
Rajender Singh
Chief Engineer
Radisson SAS Residence Dubai Marina.
It looks cool. If you can meet our pollution standards send it to America!
Sanjay gandhiji ne jo sapna dekha ta ki har ghar me car ho use pura kiya ratan ji tata ne.
dear sir,
It was the best car. nano model are superb
and his millese are like it. only one problem dicky has front way.please nano colors make more.
booking for nano car plz reply me
What cost this Naino Car and i want the form Please sent me
and where the show room in thane please send me address and cost
I am a retired transport engineer. I like nano car if you allot me one I will be very happy in my old age. thanking you.
CAN WE GET THE CAR IN AUTOMATIC ALSO OR CAN WE REQUEST TATA AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE TO MODFY THE CAR.
Nano is good but ho to book it
i wood like to no about this. & i wood like
to by this car in sri lanka.
Its cool but modify it, something like a hutchback is ok, i mean VW Golf type.
Thanks
Congratulations thankyou
Nano is good
how ken i book the nano
Obsession is what lazy people call dedication.
How much it costs in srilanka? is it available in srilanka?
This car is great for India, but it is death trap in the United States. Hope they outfit it with more than airbags like side head airbags along with crumple zones. The SUVs here will tear that car to shreds.
I thing my dream comes in reality to own car , when saw nano. It is a miracle.
nice car. girls are gonna love it.
This is very godd post and have nice information on TATA nano. TaTa nano will break all record of small cars in the worls starting from india bearking record of Maruti 800
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