TATA Nano-Small Car with Big Dreams

TATA Nano is one of the most awaited cars in India which is supposed to change the way we travel. We can drive the whole automobile industry for that matter as each vehicle has it’s own benefits. But for now lets analyze Nano …

• Economically, (can’t help it I am doing MBA) Nano is supposed to revive the whole automobile and related industries and it can be a big boost in the current slowdown and big international companies are also trying to create the same magic as Nano…

• For the common man it’s a substitute for their two wheelers so a person low income can go out with whole family without waiting for buses anymore…

• For the students -now they can go for car pooling easily and also they will not have to suffer heat stroke while going on a date:)

But there are some problems also associated with it like road jams, less use of public transport, increase in pollution…

Here are some specifications of Nano as given on webindia123.com…
Looks: Contemporary looks and almost in sync with that of Zen Estilo and Fiat 500. Its length is 3.1 metres, height is 1.6 metres and width is of 1.5 metres.
Engine: The heart of the car is a rear-mounted two cylinder 623 cc, 33 horsepower, all aluminium, multi-point fuel injection petrol engine which can power the car to top speeds of 105 kilometres per hour (65 miles per hour).

Fuel Efficiency: The Nano can do a 20 kilometres per litre, or 50 miles per gallon.

Safety: Mr Ratan Tata said the Nano has an all sheet-metal body, with safety features such as crumple zones, intrusion-resistant doors, seat-belts, strong seats and anchorages, and the rear tailgate glass bonded to the body. Tyres are tubeless.
Environment-friendliness: The Peoples Cars tailpipe emission performance exceeds regulatory requirements. In terms of overall pollutants, it has a lower pollution level than two-wheelers being manufactured in the country today. The high fuel efficiency also ensures that the car has low carbon dioxide emissions, thereby providing the twin benefits of an affordable transportation solution with a low carbon footprint. It is Euro III and the engine has the capability of matching Euro IV norms.
Production Target: 250,000 units at present and with plan to scale it to 3,50,000 units.
Price: Standard model price Rs 1,00,000 (2,500 dollars) plus VAT and transport costs, which will put the on-road price at about Rs 1,20,000. The price of two deluxe models that will include air-conditioning and other features will be announced later.
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What do you think of Nano?What's your fav car?