Finally the wait is over. World's most low priced car, Tata Nano, with the price tag of Rs. 1 lakh is all here. Also called People's Car Tata Nano is the realization of a dream, car for the common man, seen by Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Group. Looking nice from the outside and promising to provide better from inside, the Tata Nano features are all set to change the modern face of the Indian automobile Industry.
The people's car, Tata Nano was finally launched in Mumbai on 23rd March, 2009.
"The journey started six years ago when we overtook what looked like just another business... a business to give Indian families an affordable transport means, a small car which was very low in cost. It is to the credit of the team what we have achieved today" said Ratan Tata at the launch of the car.
Ratan Tata (Chairman, Tata Group) announced at the launch that the standard model of Tata Nano will have a dealer price of Rs. 100,000 a promise that he has lived up to despite a steep rise in the prices of steel and other input costs. Ratan Tata has fulfilled his promise of delivering the worlds cheapest car, Tata Nano which is safe, affordable and fuel efficient at the same time. The initial 1 lakh customers which would be picked through a computer draw would be promised price protection which means they will be getting the cars as per the promised launch day prices despite any economic conditions in the future. This would surely be a big reprieve for the initial customers.
"A promise is a promise", said Ratan Tata. Nano launched by Tata Motors is going to change the face of Indian automotive industry. With this launch India has most definitely marked its presence in the global automotive industry. A lot has been talked about this car and another first has been associated with this car. Usually with the launch of a new product a company goes into a spending spree in terms of marketing of the product. However, Nano managed to get free publicity because of the hype which was associated with every move that it made. Be it the starting controversies over the Singur project or the hype of the launch day which was tracked through daily countdowns on the visual media, the car has been in news for a long time now.
Major Highlights of Tata Nano
Warranty: 18 months or 24,000 km whichever is earlier
Service Interval: 1st free: 1000 km or 1 month whichever is earlier 2nd free: 5000 km or 6 months whichever is earlier 3rd free: 10000 km or 1 year whichever is earlier Subsequent service every 10,000 kms
Color Options:
Nano base: Bright red, Ivory white, Summer blue
Nano CX: Bright red, Ivory white, Summer blue, Champagne gold, Lunar silver
Nano LX: Champagne gold, Lunar silver, Sunshine yellow
Nano Merchandise: Nano Phone, Nano Watch, Nano Caps, Nano Bag are all available with dealers.
Booking Information
Booking starts 2nd week of April, forms will be available 7 days before the booking date is announced and will be available only for 14 days. Dealers are expecting about 10 lakh bookings. Booking forms will be available at: SBI, Westside, Croma store, 400 tata motors dealers across the country. Cost of these forms: Rs 200-300. Online booking also available. Expected: 90% booking from dealers. Only one form per customer (in his name) will be accepted. No more than one form in the same customer's name will be accepted. NO ECS REFUND.Booking amount: 70-80% of the car's ex-showroom cost. After booking closes, allotment will be done on the basis of random number lottery where the lucky customer's name will be declared along with the name of the dealer from where he/ she can take delivery of the car along with date and time of delivery will also be specified.
Features of Tata Nano
| Items/Variants |
Nano |
Nano CX |
Nano LX |
| AC with Heater |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
| Front Power Windows |
- |
- |
Yes |
| Cup Holders in Front Console |
- |
- |
Yes |
| IRVM |
Plain |
Plain |
Antiglare |
| Gear Shift Console |
Basic |
Basic |
High End Console with Provision for Mobile Charger/ Cigarette
lighter |
| Magazine and coin Holder on all doors |
- |
- |
Moulded Door Trim |
| Map pocket Integral with Driver & Codriver Seat |
Fabric pocket |
Fabric pocket |
Separate plastic trim |
| Front Seat Headrests |
Integrated |
Integrated |
Integrated |
| Rear Seat Headrests |
- |
Integrated (With Nap Rests) |
Integrated (With Nap Rests) |
| Sunvisor on Driver & Passenger side |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Driver Seat with Slider |
Yes |
Yes (With Recliner) |
Yes (With Recliner) |
| Passenger side Seat with Slider |
- |
Yes (With Recliner) |
Yes (With Recliner) |
| Front assist grips |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear assist grips |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Head lamp levelling |
Integral feature through innovative suspension design |
Integral feature through innovative suspension design |
Integral feature through innovative suspension design |
| Low Fuel Warning Lamp |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Seat Folding |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Intrusion beam |
Integral feature through innovative door system design |
Integral feature through innovative door system design |
Integral feature through innovative door system design |
| Radial Tubeless tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Comparison
|
Nano |
Maruti 800 |
Alto |
Santro |
| Base Model |
Nano |
M800 Std |
Alto |
Santro Non-AC |
| Plus Air Conditioner |
Nano CX/LX |
M800 AC |
Alto LX/LXi |
Santro GL/GLS |
| Plus Heater |
Nano CX/LX |
Feature Not Available |
Alto LX/LXi |
Santro GL/GLS |
| Plus Tinted Glasses |
Nano CX/LX |
M800 AC |
Alto LX/LXi |
Santro GL/GLS |
| Fully Loaded |
Nano LX |
M800 AC |
Alto LXi |
Santro GLS |
| Plus Front Power Windows |
Nano LX |
Feature Not Available |
Feature Not Available |
Santro GLS |
| Plus Body Colored Bumper,Door Handle & ORVM |
Nano LX |
Feature Not Available |
Feature Not Available |
Santro GLS (Only Body Colored Bumper) |
| Plus Central Locking |
Nano LX |
Feature Not Available |
Feature Not Available |
Santro GLS |
| Plus Front & Rear Fog Lamp |
Nano LX |
Feature Not Available |
Feature Not Available |
Feature Not Available |
Price
The standard model, the CX and the LX are the 3 variants of the new Tata Nano.
The non AC standard version of the car comes with an ex-factory price of Rs 1 lakh and will cost Rs 1.12 lakh at showrooms in Pant Nagar, where the company is making the car. In Delhi, it will cost just over Rs 1.23 lakh (Rs 1.34 lakh in Mumbai). The AC version would be priced at Rs 1.48 lakh in Delhi and Rs 1.6 lakh in Mumbai, while the deluxe version would cost 1.72 lakh in Delhi (Rs 1.85 lakh in Mumbai). The booking amount would range from Rs 95,000 to Rs 1.4 lakh for different versions
Technical Specifications
| Length |
3099 metres |
| Width |
1495 mm |
| Height |
1652 mm |
| Engine |
2 cylinder |
| Capacity |
624 cc |
| Power |
35 PS |
| Fuel Injection |
Multi Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol, diesel versions |
| Body Type |
Sheet Metal |
| Seating Capacity |
4 (Four) |
| Mileage |
20-22 Kmpl (City drive)
26 Kmpl (Highways) |
| Top Speed |
105 K.M |
| Emission Norms |
Euro-IV, Bharat Stage-III compliant |
| Safety Norms |
Frontal Crash Tested |
| Versions |
One Standard and Two Deluxe |
| Compression ratio |
9.7:1 |
| Power to weight ratio |
0.58 |
| Acceleration |
0-60 kmph: 8 secs |
| Transmission |
Synchromesh on all forward gears,� sliding
mesh on reverse gear with overdrive on 4th gear |
| Gearbox |
4 forward speeds, 1 reverse, all forward gears synchronised |
| Suspension Front |
Independent mcpherson strut, shock absorber |
| Suspension Rear |
Semi trailing arm, coil spring with gas filled shock absorber |
| Brake Type |
Dual Circuit, Vertical Split operated by tandem master cylinder |
| Front Brake |
180 mm drum |
| Rear Brake |
180 mm drum |
| Tyre Type |
Radial & Tubeless |
| Front Tyre Size |
135/70 R12 |
| Rear Tyre size |
155/65 R12 |
| Min. Turning circle radius |
4 meters |
| Ground Clearance |
180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15 Litres |
| Battery Position |
Semi sealed under the driver's seat |
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