I need a new (cheap) car: Tata Nano
January 10, 2008
The Tata Nano by Tata Motors recently flexed it’s 2-cylinder, 623 cc engine at the New Delhi auto expo. It is currently named the world’s cheapest new car at approximately $2500 (100,000 rupees). Touting low emissions and about 54 miles per gallon the new ‘People’s Car’ will go on the market later this year. (No, not in the US.) Will this little gem be an environmental savior or flood crowded highways?
Stumble it!
Tags: , cars, Design, fuel efficiency, green, India, shopping, transportation
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January 11th, 2008 at 2:35 am
hai i need this car as soon as possible plz book one one for me its amazing
January 11th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Its good to see a car for every one but is it true !
Millions of people does not have a mony to buy a public trasport ticket.
Need to strengthn our rail or road trasport system for public transport,so that it is in reach of everyone with same comfort zone.Not by creating different sitting classes as per the money thay have.It will refelect true civilization in india.TATA has to think about it.
January 11th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Effect(s): 2 wheeler will be less popular from now on.. price of 2 wheeler will be dropped… even the price of the mid segment cars will drop..
As far as the road transport is considered, an explosion is always there in the red-list.. one day or the other we have to expand ourselves.. so why not as soon as possible?
January 12th, 2008 at 1:10 am
The introduction of TATANANO will be a great value addition and competitive advantage for TATA family. It can be also affordable by a acommon man who carry the dream of buying a car for himself… TATA FAMILY ,YOU DESERVE AN APPLAUSE.
January 12th, 2008 at 4:13 am
“Its a dream car” for those people who dose not have much money to buy a car.
January 12th, 2008 at 6:20 am
i need a further details…
January 13th, 2008 at 5:11 am
hai …..Tata at last has a thought 4 a common man’s dream…
i just wanted 2 know complele details of the nano..and the on road price also…please furnish thanking you 4 the environmental friendly car….
January 13th, 2008 at 9:51 am
I think this is awesome. It’s a kind of car that you could easily throw the groceries in.. for more of the short hops and easy conveniences. Not more than a motorcycle, but bringin along the doggies would be fun. I’d like to call if more like a “Runabout”.
We need to fight the high gas prices America… typical that it won’t be marketed in the U.S. … but yeah… it will get here!
January 13th, 2008 at 10:10 am
don’t the people of india ride bicycles. I think the bicycle is very popular, and there are pictures of the city streets one river of people. I’m sure the country’s famous for this. MAybe I’m imagining things.
Only, I am curious as to the manufacturer’s intent. Is there a grand vision of the indian people’s driving these little pokeabouts? will it be called progress? Are these vehicles for the young and upwardly mobiles? Will they be touted as such?
Well, categorically, this can’t be any kind of improvement at all. For each new vehicle on the road is surely an extra polluter, and an extra drain on nation’s resources. For efficient transport, you can’t beat a bike with a stick. And doubly noble for saving on fuel.
There is a considerable concern over the manner in which information is presented to a western audience: there are different points of reference, a culture may be subsumed. To perceive an Indian without a car as poor or disadvantaged, begets an outook, certainly unfavourable. Remember Roald Dahl’s, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”? Or any instance you’ve been lead to question material values. To question your values? A nation’s values?
With oil prices rising in the west, and war for control of resources rampant throughout, Scotland’s quest for control of it’s own oil may sit uneasily with many ordinary folk.
How can a person, able to afford a car, then afford it’s running? Would somebody like to come back with some figures on this? What does fuel cost in India? What does fuel cost an Indian, in India, relative to his own wage?
Isn’t it a case of the underdog taking on the culture of its conqueror’s as succour? Isn’t it irresponsible, reckless, even daft,to herald this as the dawn of a new era? Wouldn’t you like to hear of sponsoring culture, for its colour, of viewing reverently the traditional as having been distilled over countless generations, a continual gradual improvement. There’s every possibility that in consistent fashion the west will trample upon all those around heedless of the spritual wealth of one of the worlds oldest countries, ruining others, and ruining itself in the process.
Is it my own false perception of India as a sunny place, or is this part of the world lent well to running trucs by solar power. IF only in scotland we could run things on rain? Like water wheels. And given the burden financially of running vehicles in this country, won’t it prove better to stay in bed? Better, then, beds for the British?
If anyone sees a European market for this car, perhaps the same market as Skoda, Lada, Yugo et al, how much do you suppose these will cost, once they get here. Is 54mpg in any way special, at all?
How about following doctors orders? Fresh air and exercise. Good wholesome fare. How about…How about lighter bikes? Better, more affordable bikes?
While I concede that a dilapidated public transport system may be at the heart of the matter: buses belching out fumes as though building a fog is really their job and their passengers a ruse, “ride upon the smog machine! Hey there! Look at us burning rich! What’s the smell? Why, Sir, its burnt oil and unburnt fuel, and the black bits is carbon, but I don’t know from where!”,
I dare you to vaunt the merits of this vehicle. Tata.
January 14th, 2008 at 3:29 am
Nice car. Good job ratan tata
January 14th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I really wish these things were sold in the US. I would buy one ASAP!
January 15th, 2008 at 5:32 am
when will this tata nano car be sold in the usa market..can i order one now…thanks
August 10th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
bu why isnt it in the united states? how come we cant purchase them