Thursday, September 29, 2016

Photos of GenX nano and it's colours

Colours of GenX nano
SANGRIA RED

DAMSON PURPLE 

DAZZLE BLUE

METEOR SILVER

PEARL WHITE
PERSIAN ROSE (This colour is not available) 

Other pictures of GenX nano
AMT Gear lever
GenX nano in Highway 

GenX nano in hills
Nano over water flow 

Nano rear engine power 

Nano easy parking 

Little space is capable 

Little space is capable 


Driven: 2015 Tata GenX Nano Twist AMT

Driven: 2015 Tata GenX Nano Twist AMT
So, another calendar year and another ‘new’ Nano is about to roll out soon. But, unlike previous 'refreshes', changes to the Tata Nano MY2015 are laudable. Yes, the Nano Twist launched some time back did make steering the hatchback a bit easier in the city, but the new package that’s come along this time around makes the Nano more conventional than ever.
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But before we get to the features that now make it a complete car than it was back in 2009, here’s a thing about the visual changes. Thankfully, it’s more than just a funky new paint job outside and a new stereo inside. The 2015 Nano comes with noticeable cosmetic alterations, and we already like the way it looks. Not that the previous model wasn’t good to look at – it was cute, but it was a face that remained unchanged for almost six years and it was about time it went under the knife. So then, the MY15 Nano carries an even wider grin, new headlamp clusters, new fog lamps, an altered rear bumper that’s in sync with the one upfront, and finally a tailgate that opens up to 94 litres of luggage space in the AMT version, and 110 litres for the manual variant. For some reason, if you need to carry more cargo in a Nano, folding the rear seat will open up 500 litres of max space.

The cabin, too, gets minor tweaks in the form of new fabrics for the seats and door panels, a better-designed and more informative instrument cluster, a smaller and good to hold steering wheel (borrowed from the Zest/Bolt) and a music system with USB, AUX-in and Bluetooth connectivity. The talking point, however, is the new, premium-looking (at least for a Nano) gear stick for the AMT ’box. Yes, the Nano now comes with the convenience of an automated manual transmission, making it the cheapest car to sport that feature.
So how cool is the new Nano to drive? Well, it’s quite cool. The top-end XTA variant featured here gets power steering and AMT, making it a breeze to use in city traffic – something the Nano should've been since its inception. The 5-speed AMT, like all other specimens we have tested before, does feel a bit lethargic to begin with, and takes some time getting used to. When slotted into A (Auto), the box has a mind of its own, upshifting too early (in the obvious interests of efficiency), while taking its own sweet time to downshift a cog or two. But, there’s no denying the fact that the Nano Twist AMT makes driving in maddening city traffic a whole lot easier than ever before. And, this factor alone should get a lot of you interested in this Tata.

When in the mood for some spirited driving, the Nano AMT isn’t really the car you should get into. But if that’s your only option, then there’s a tiny S (Sport) button at your disposal. No, it won’t transform your Nano into a tyre-screeching, rear-wheel drive monster, but will hold on to the revs a little longer, in each gear, to give you that extra baby of a punch from its two-cylinder, 624cc petrol motor. And, if that doesn’t solve your need for speed, shift to manual mode to have better control over what the engine and gearbox do.

The Nano was conceived and developed as an urban car, and its performance on highways was never a major talking point. Neither is the new Nano’s. But, in today’s world, where supercars can be seen jostling for space in crowded city lanes, every small car on the road finds itself heading for those occasional highway jaunts. And, it’s on occasions like these that the Nano’s shortcomings as a complete hatchback come to the fore. Yes, it does hold on to 80kph well and even crosses the 100kph barrier when pushed real hard, but understandably so, it starts losing composure, and gets a bit nervous at those speeds.

But, as mentioned earlier, for a Nano, highway trips aren’t going to be a regular affair as it’s the city limits where this Tata will see most of its kilometres being clocked. And for those conditions, the Nano Twist AMT seems near perfect. With improved driveability, better ride comfort, ample cabin space, a bigger 24-litre fuel tank resulting into lesser stops for fuel, and the added convenience of an AMT, the Nano is headed in the right direction. Yes, there’s still scope for improvement - the drum brakes need a bit more bite, and an option to open the hatch with a remote (you have to use the key to access luggage space every time on this) would come in handy. We're told the engineers are working on it, and we shall take their word on this. But, everything else makes sense in this new package.

The GenX Nano Twist AMT is easy and fun to drive in the city, can comfortably seat four adults, is efficient and won’t burn a hole in your pocket. The Twist AMT (XTA) has been priced at Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), and for that sort of money, it’s a pretty decent proposition. Plus, Tata claims the AMT should run close to 22 kilometres to a litre of petrol. We won’t say it that it will displace the Maruti Alto 800 as the ultimate urban hatch just yet, but the Nano has inched a lot closer to quintessential Maruti, and that in itself is a giant step forward.

So what’s next for the Nano? A diesel engine, of course. But not anytime soon.

The specs
2cyl, 624cc, RWD, 37bhp @ 5500rpm, 51Nm @ 4000rpm, 5AMT/4M, top speed: 105kph (indicated), 21.9kpl AMT, 23.6kpl Manual (claimed), Fuel tank: 24 litres, 12-inch steel wheels, 765kg, Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

The verdict
The most affordable car in the world is now more convenient to drive, and scores high on practicality as well.

Tata Nano XTA AMT long term review: Introduction

We just got the Tata Nano GenX AMT as a long-term vehicle and I've driven it for just over 10 days in and around Chennai. Let me start off with what's nice about the Tata Nano AMT. The first thing is its size. I find the Tata Nano to be perfect for these overcrowded roads where there are people, vehicles and animals coming at you from all directions. Trust me when I say that I love a big powerful car as much as the next automotive journalist. But in Chennai, I would have lost my hair tip-toeing through traffic in a big sedan or SUV trying not to dent it. In the Tata Nano, I just turn up the volume (mostly to drown out the rattle of the two-cylinder engine) and edge my way around these vehicles smirking all the way. The steering is very light and with a great turning radius and an almost non-existent front-end, getting out of sticky situations is a walk in the park.
Tata Nano AMT (2)

The interior meanwhile has got everything one would need, to get to the office, or the supermarket " a decent music system with Bluetooth connectivity (which isn't working on my car as yet, strangely), power windows for the front passengers, reasonable storage space and a terrific air-conditioning unit (which does have one downfall, which I'll talk about in a bit). Oh, it also has a tiny boot that can either fit your groceries or a small bag. Don't worry, the rear seat does fold down in case you decide to carry both. Otherwise, there's plenty of room inside the Tata Nano for passengers.
Tata Nano AMT (3)

Now, the engine is not too powerful, and when the air-conditioning is switched on, it feels like the car is being weighed down by Adnan Sami before he lost a 100kg. With a heavy right foot, I managed to get about 11-12kmpl, but when I was careful I managed to squeeze between 16-18kmpl. The car has run a total of around 6,300km and the fan belt seems to have gotten loose, resulting in that embarrassing high pitched squeal every now and then. However, what is most annoying about the car is the AMT. Granted " it is quite convenient without having to deal with a clutch in stop-and-go traffic situations. But the gearbox is so confused, that every time I needed some immediate acceleration, it would decide to change gears and waste the two seconds I needed to catch a gap in traffic. I'm not a very big fan of AMTs, and this one is far from being the best one in the market. The first couple of times I drove it, I wished it was a manual. But now, I've gotten used to switching between the automatic and manual modes quick enough to have no problem. Similarly, the brakes take some getting used to. Initially, it felt like the brakes wouldn't hold and then when I pressed the pedal a little harder, it would suddenly lock up leaving you a little embarrassed by all the drama. Although it was a little unnerving then, it didn't take too long to understand how much brake force I could apply before it locked up. The suspension meanwhile, is sort of a mixed bag. It absorbs large bumps and holes quite well, but on a relatively flat road with slight undulations, it just doesn't seem to settle down.

12 days down, and the Tata Nano AMT is slowly winning me over. Let's see how it does after a month.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Tata Nano GenX First Drive Review

Tata Nano GenX First Drive Review
When the Tata Nano first arrived, it brought with it an idea, a message - and we all got so caught up in that idea, that the car was then held up to very high standards. High standards for failure I should say, because no one wanted to give it a chance. It started slow, but has since been managing decent numbers - of as many as 4000 a month. But well off the original target of 10,000 a month that Ratan Tata had envisaged.
That is all ancient history now though. The main task for the company now is to simply get a move on, and start focusing on the business end of how to make the car more desirable and appealing to the people it wants to sell the Nano to. Girish Wagh, Senior VP-Product Planning at Tata Motorswas the chief engineer for the Nano all those years ago. He explained to me that Tata has taken an intentionally incremental approach with the Nano - meaning that the car has got more and more added on to it as time progressed. Model Year 2012 got better handling and ride, Model Year 2014 had the addition of the power steering, and now we have what Tata is calling the second generation Nano.

Tata Nano GenX

Like so many "new" generation cars that we have seen off late - which reach into the existing product for a lot more than inspiration when developing the next gen, the Nano too builds on the existing platform & existing chassis - and even uses the same powertrain. Hence I am loathe to call it an all-new car. But GenX is okay by me! The new car does have enough new bits to fairly say that it is an improved version of its former self.
The most significant change that is immediately apparent is the styling and the fact that the rear now sports a hatch that can be opened. Tata says it had major feedback on this topic from existing Nano buyers, and so it was imperitive to do this. The 110 litres of boot space is no doubt limited and the company says you can put in one carry-on suitcase and two hand bags. The engine remains at the rear of course, and sits below the boot space, but there is good insulation to keep the engine heat mostly out. The automated manual transmission (AMT) version means the engine compartment is a bit raised, which is why this variant has 94 litres of cargo room. Of course if you fold down the rear seats you get 500 litres in all - which is a good amount of space.

Tata Nano GenX

Lets quickly get to the AMT itself next - as that's really all that is new on the mechanical side of things. Tata has sourced the AMT actuator from Italy's Magnetti Marelli - which also supplies it to Maruti Suzuki. The AMT uses a 5-speed gearbox though, unlike the manual which has a 4-speed still. As with any automated manual transmission, the AMT takes getting used to. There are small delays and the car lurches as the gears shift, but its really just a matter of minutes, and you adjust to it. The gear ratios change if you put the car into Sport Mode (yes there is one believe it or not), but for the most part it doesn't necessarily translate into significantly different performance. Where it does help is when you're trying to overtake or quickly accelerate. Being in Sport Mode helps you to hold on to a lower gear to get the right burst of energy.
I have to say that even though the 624 cc/37.4bhp engine remains unchanged, it now sounds better (when you are inside the car) with the right kind of growl when accelerating. The engine now has improved thermal management, and the radiator has been moved to the front of the car. Tata says this helps distribute weight better and helps the cause of better handling. I honestly couldn't pick up on any perceived change on that count. Handling has otherwise been improved by the car's chassis and frame getting stiffer. The changes in the body-in-white to integrate the new rear hatch door have also meant the rear needed to be strengthened. Tata has worked on strengthening the front-end too, and has increased the frontal-crash crumple zone in length. Side impact beams have been added in all the doors too. Overall this has meant an increase in torsional stiffness and rigidity. I am pleased that Tata has at least made an effort to enhance safety. I can also happily report that the company is considering at least optional airbags too now for the Nano, and I can only hope that happens.

Tata Nano GenX

On the whole the car drives quite well, given its size. The electric power assisted steering that came with the Nano Twist a few months ago is now also available on the mid-variant and no longer just the preserve of the top-end. Its ground clearance remains a healthy 180 mm, and it still has the 4-metre turning radius that bests it's class. Tata engineers have taken not just customer feedback into account, but also visited several markets across India to monitor traffic and parking conditions. The idea was to use this data to recalibrate the engine settings - in an effort to increase fuel efficiency. The manual now offers 23.6 kmpl (Alto800: 22.74Km/l, Eon 0.8 IRDe: 21.1Km/l), while the AMT version has a mileage of 21.9Km/l which is lower than the Alto K10's (AltoK10 AMT: 24.71Km/l).
The new Nano now also has a 24 litre fuel tank. Girish Wagh says here too customer feedback prompted a change from the previous 15 litre tank, as many users didn't appreciate having to make two trips to the gas station every week, to tank up. The additional fuel capacity means the driving range is extended by approximately 210 kilometres now to over 500.

Tata Nano GenX

The car maintains its small footprint, overall shape and proportions. But there are some styling changes to speak off. The bumpers are new, and house what Tata designers call the brand's 'humanity line'. This is finished in black with an infinity symbol motif. The same motif finds its way on to the seat and door-trim fabric. The headlamps with black bezels are new, with the Nano badging housed within the cluster. They are now connected with a piano-black grille-like strip that also houses the Tata logo. The car looks a bit grown up and mature - which is perhaps apt given the other changes. I did think the original Nano was very cute and had an appealing, innocent expression - which is now gone though! The seats are better contoured which does make a difference to ride comfort. Depending on the body colour and variant, interior trim is finished in either beige or black with silver, red or light brown inserts. The mid-trim XM also has the silver and white body colours, being offered with contrast red outside mirrors. Pretty cool.

Tata Nano GenX

The car also now has a bluetooth enabled phone and music-streaming function - only in the top end XT and XTA (which is the AMT version). I tried both and they work just fine. I do believe Tata should think of offering these in the XM (mid-variant) too, since by its own admission thats the variant that attracts younger buyers - and yes I've already told Girish this! Overall plastic quality and fit is much improved on the interior, and works - with respect to the segment and price point that the Nano operates at.
There is a lot more Tata could do with the Nano. It's management believes higher sophistication levels for the product might mandate a different product line. I don't agree. The Nano is a car that could and should be a revolution. And that's not solely on price alone. The potential for Tata to go places with this brand is huge and I hope we get to see some of that. In the meanwhile is the GenX Nano as they're calling it - a better car than the original 'lakhtakiya'? Short anwer - yes indeed.
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Tata GenX Nano AMT vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 AMT: The Affordable AMTs

Tata GenX Nano AMT vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 AMT: The Affordable AMTs
About five years ago, car manufacturers were thinking about bringing affordable cars to India and they did. Since then we've seen a bunch of manufacturers like Tata Motors,Maruti Suzuki, and even Hyundai try their luck at making a car that was suited for a family of four and was good to drive around in city traffic conditions.
However, traffic conditions in the country have only worsened, and shifting gears continues to be a task. Cars with an auto-box seemed like a distant reality as car manufacturers said that the technology would only make small cars expensive and they needed to find an alternative. This saw the rise of the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), which was not only affordable, but also served the purpose of freedom from the clutch and gear lever.
Maruti Suzuki was the first to bring this technology in the Celerio, and then we saw it in the Alto K10. Tata Motors too adopted this technology in the Zest diesel, making it the first sub-compact sedan in the diesel avatar with an AMT. It was only recently that the company decided to bring out the refurbished Nano and equip it with an AMT. It was an extremely smart move, but is it good enough? The GenX Nano AMT already has a challenger in the wings in the form of the Alto K10 - which also gets an AMT. We put both these affordable AMTs in the ring to find out which one scores better.
Design

Tata Nano AMT
With the GenX Nano, Tata Motors is aiming to revive the Nano brand and position it as a more up-market product. In fact, the entire campaign designed for the car is to project it as a 'smart city car', thus doing away with the 'cheap' tag that worked against it the last time. Now, with a more up-market cabin, a slightly updated engine, bigger fuel tank and exterior changes, the company is looking to reach to a larger audience base.

When it comes to the Alto K10, Maruti Suzuki has put in a lot of effort, but much like the Nano, it's not exactly a completely new product. The car sports subtle changes and looks only slightly different than the existing Alto K10. Long story short, it comparatively more bold and contemporary - at least in terms of design.
Dimensions
Both the cars are compact in terms of dimensions. While the Alto is longer and has more wheelbase on offer, the Nano is taller and wider. Therefore, a big bloke like me is more comfortable in a Nano than in the Alto K10. The Alto feels a bit crammed and, for me, there was hardly any room to move. The the lack of space caused the person sitting behind me to suffered too.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 AMT
Thanks to the openable rear door, Tata has finally managed to offer some boot space in the Nano - 94 litres to be precise. Remember, the engine is at the rear and there is just enough space for one carry-on suitcase and 2 handbags. The Alto K10, on the other hand, gets 177 litres, which is quite good as it gobbles up a lot more luggage than the Nano can.
Engine and Transmission
Both the Maruti Alto K10 and the GenX Nano are only available with petrol engines. The Nano comes equipped with the 624cc engine that develops 37bhp and both, the torque and the power figures, are significantly less than that of the Alto K10. Maruti has equipped the K10 with a 1.0-litre K-series unit that churns out 67bhp (a bump of about 29bhp over the Nano's number) and there is more torque on offer too.

Tata GenX Nano
The most significant update in both cars is the AMT gearbox for the transfer of power to the wheels. That said, one must know the two companies use different terms for the AMT; while Maruti Suzuki prefers AGS (Auto Gear Shift), and Tata calls it the Easy Shift. However, the AMT actuator for both cars is sourced from the same place - Magnetti Marelli, which leads one to wonder how different could they be?
Well, very different. The power and torque figures favour the Alto K10, which is why, though there is a delay in the car receiving power, it is better and more fun to drive. Even when you shift to manual mode, the gear changes are slicker and on the money, which is great if you're overtaking. The 90Nm of torque kicks in late at 3500rpm, and there is a slight delay in the power to reach the wheels.

The 5-speed AMT in the Nano, however, has to work overtime to feed power to the wheels. To begin with, there are only 37 horses and 51Nm of torque to deal with. The torque kicks in as late as 4000rpm, and by then there is a lot of whizzing (the engine sounds like that) that is not easy on the ears. There are small delays, and the car lurches as the gears shift.

Maruti Suzuki Alto AMT
Unlike the Alto K10, the Nano also gets a Sports Mode button. Usually, in most cars, we see that this button firms up the suspension and changes the mood of the car; makes it more race ready (maybe). However, in the Nano, it only changes the gear ratios. Where it does help is when you're trying to overtake or quickly accelerate. Being in Sport Mode helps you to hold on to a lower gear to get the right burst of energy.
Moving on to another important bit - the mileage. The Alto wins this one, hands down. The Nano AMT returns 21.9Km/l, while the Alto K10 offers a fuel-efficiency number of 24.71Km/l, thus allowing Maruti to sway the customer in its favour.
Features
The Alto K10 and the GenX Nano are available in only one trim with the AMT gearbox. Trust Tata to bring in some new features to the car; the Nano comes with Bluetooth, an audio system with speakers at the front and rear, keyless entry and front fog-lamps. Interestingly, all of the aforementioned features are missing on the Alto K10. However, it does come with front disc brakes and manually-adjustable wing mirrors that do not make their way in the Nano. Both cars also get power windows at the front.

Maruti Suzuki AltoK10 vs Tata Nano GenX
Conclusion
The GenX Nano has come a long way indeed; from donning the 'cheapest car in the world' tag to becoming the 'most affordable' automatic car in India. The GenX Nano with AMT comes priced at Rs. 2.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is not cheap anymore but what it is - is spacious and the ideal size for a city car. It's been through a long journey from the original model and somewhere, you feel that had they launched this one in the first place, the story would have been a different one.

 
The Alto K10 too is great in terms of proportions but is more expensive than the Nano. The Alto K10 AMT comes priced at Rs. 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and though it misses out on a bunch of features, it still reigns in terms of ride quality and the AMT. It is only in the department of cabin space that the Alto suffers, but if you can live with that then the Alto K10 is right on the money. 
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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Diaries of TATA NanO GenX - Advantages of NanO GenX

NanO GenX
1) Interior Space & Exterior Design

Interior new design with TATA symbol in steering

 This is the biggest USP of TATA Nano! for a car which looks so small from the outside". you only have to sit in the car to realize that it has more headroom and legroom than a car that costs 4-5 Lacs. Even 2 people with height more than 6 ft can sit one behind the other with legroom to spare. It was possible because unlike other cars which have their engine in the bonnet, Nano has it under the aft seat, thus giving more space in shorter length of the car. Also the height of Nano is more than that of Hyundai Santro (the original tallboy) so there is a lot of headroom too.
    “The amount of room you have inside the nano needs to be experienced to be believed. what augments the feeling of space inside the cabin is the car’s tall-boy design that offers generous headroom while the high seating position for both front and rear passengers translates to a good all round view. Throw in four big windows to allow ample air and light, and the nano easily becomes one of the most spacious small hatchbacks, no, cars in the country.”- Autocar India.

See this comparison of 13 hatchbacks by overdrive magazine, Nano is ranked top in the ingress-egress test, and is ranked above many “bigger” cars in the test for comfort.

Exteior
Infinity motif theme in both bumpers(front & rear) gives sporty look for nano.

2) Fuel Economy

“Kitna deti hai” this is the most common question asked about a car by we Indians, well Tata nano is the most fuel efficient petrol vehicle you can get and something you need against the rising prices of fuel.

It has a ARAI certified mileage of  25 kmpl, and very low carbon footprint of 92.7g/Km among all cars in India.

The real life figures for mileage are 18-20 kmpl in city with AC and 23-24 kmpl on the highway with AC which is better than other vehicles.

3) Safety
People assume that Nano is not a safe vehicle to drive, well this is the biggest misconception about the car.

The car has been thoroughly crash tested  in UK at the MIRA test facility and it exceeds the current Indian safety regulations, undergoing full frontal crash(crumple zone design), roof crush, side door intrusion, It has got crumple zones in the front to absorb the impact and the rear hatch witch does not open is part of the structure hence adding to the rigidity of the structure. Tata Nano is as safe as any other vehicle  that does not have airbags.

    NY Times- Nano passes European crash test.

4) Air Conditioning

Tata Nano is a low cost car that does not mean that it has a weak AC but a very powerful one among the cars in it’s segment,
Also the effect of AC on the performance of the car is very little in the Nano.

Jay Leno tests the car to find the AC which he got upgraded in his Mc Laren F1 is still not as good as the one in Nano.
The video will start to play from 7:06mins


5) Drivability on rough terrain.

Well this also one of the Nano’s strong points among all hatchbacks and many cars as it has very good ground clearance of 180 mm, the same what you get in a Mahindra scorpio.

This means Nano is can handle dirt roads, village roads, big potholes and uneven roads very well without damaging the under body of the car even when loaded.





    Delhi to Ladakh in Nano
    Amritsar to Trafalgar square in Nano

6) Does Nano climb hills? yes it does and does it very well.

Given the small engine of  Nano people always doubt the capability of Nano on the hills, well even though the engine may not be powerful as other cars what Nano has is light weight , small turning radius for those sharp turns on hills and most importantly is is rear wheel driven. The advantage of rear drive is on steep inclines the distribution of weight is more on the rear of the car thus the rear wheels get more traction.
              Best car for hills of Himalaya

7) Nano: a solution to parking woes in city.
The pictures are self explanatory, you will not have to do much hunting for space to park your Nano, it’s compact dimensions give it a big advantage.

8) Powerful Head lights of Tata Nano

1)Used Smoked headlamps (not used in any cars in this segment)
2)Black bezel fog lamps also included

Nano also breaks the tradition of low cost cars by giving it very powerful lights which are more powerful than many costlier cars, the top end version also gets fog lamps which have good lateral spread and can be useful in driving through rough terrain at night.

9) Speed and acceleration of Nano.

Even with the low powered engine that Nano has it has commendable pickup, this is due to the less weight of the Nano and the peak 51nm of torque is produced in a lowly 2500-4000rpm band as opposed to most litre-class small cars that produce their peak power at points between 3500 and 4500rpm. This means that you will not be lagging behind the traffic even with the small engine.

It should also have the rear wheel drive Benefits.

10)Boot space
In GenX boot space is available


Some of the features that saved costs are.

    Having smaller engine sufficient to power the Nano.
    Engine has single balancer shaft instead of normal two.
    Smaller body dimensions hence savings in material.
    Having 3 lug nuts in wheels instead of four(savings by volume)
    Using same seats for front left and right.
    Power steering not required due to RWD design.
    Drum brakes instead of disc, sufficient for the max speed of Nano.
      Nano is a triumph of design and involves a lot of clever design to give a car that is great in many aspects and is no less of a car, but people are full of egos and prejudices to realize this fact.

Tata files 37 patents for design of Nano

11)1 lakh car? not any more.

People still assume that Nano is available at 1 lakh, they will be surprised to find that on road price for the base model is 1.8 lakh and the top end version of the Nano is about 3.22 lakhs on road.
 The reason being when TATA first announced the 1 lakh car concept in 2003.
When the car was launched in 2009 the cost of materials had risen already by 40 %.
Over the years the price of Nano has risen along with the prices of other cars due to inflation and other factors.

12) Fire Issue

Initial Tata Nano’s catching fire was unfortunate and the reasons for such fires were investigated and the car has been provided with additional safety features to prevent a re occurrence

Fires were due to fitment of additional foreign electrical equipment having poor wiring causing short circuit or foreign material left on the exhaust system.

Other cars which have faced fire issues.

    Ferrari 458 Italia recall
    Lamborghini Recall Of 428 Murcielagos

More on Nano

Nice song on Tata Nano that I came across

See More Making of TATA Nano- on National geographic channel shows the people behind the Nano and the design processes which led to it’s development and the struggles it had to face.

If you are planned to bought GenX nano,its awesome choice.All the besT.

Note:
If you have any ideas to buy NanO GenX,This article should be help you.Thank you.