World’s cheapest car is expected to take the roads soon, as announced by Tata Motors, at India’s biggest car show in the capital, Delhi. The car titled Tata Nano would cost around US$2,500 (£1,277) to the buyers – offering the consumers in developing countries an opportunity to afford four wheelers. According to the company’s chairman, Ratan Tata, who interprets Nano as a ‘People’s car’ – a safe, affordable and all weather transport, feels its launch was a landmark in the history of transportation.
Tata’s new launch would be available in two deluxe models with a 33bhp, 642cc engine at the rear, the four-door five-seater car is said to go on sale later this year. However, it lacks air conditioning, power steering or electric windows. Initially the company will manufacture around 250000 Nanos, the demand for which is expected to rise one million annually. Although the car suffices the European emission standards, the environmental critics anticipate Nano’s arrival would lead to greater air and pollution problems in already clogged Indian roads.
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By HiFi Guy posted on Jan 25th, 2008
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I wouldn’t travel with 3 other peoples with that car, i think it’s a bit risky
By Puneet posted on Feb 14th, 2008
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when will the car can be seen on road ???
m from Mumbai
By Melkor posted on Feb 24th, 2008
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It wont be as risky as an autorickshaw transport, and definitely a lot safer than the 2-wheeler, that is the standard mode of transport of the Indian middle class.
By Mike posted on Mar 3rd, 2008
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That thing would fold like a card house. Blogging That
By Gsm Lobby posted on Mar 3rd, 2008
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I saw the news on Tv about this car . I guess I like it.
By coderbari posted on Mar 9th, 2008
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Tata really thought about 3rd world country’s people like us.I could never think of buying a brand new four wheelers,but now I can afford.thanks to Tata.
By bhutan web hosting posted on Mar 10th, 2008
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I have seen this car at the motor show in Delhi.
I’d say this car is worth the price, but if you want to think about your security, its a bit risky and don’t think it’ll be any fun to drive it.
By Franca Richard posted on Mar 20th, 2008
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None good things are so cheap, m afraid, drivers, take care!
By Internet Marketing Blog posted on Mar 25th, 2008
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This looks like a decent low-cost alternative to more expensive cars, but the lack of air conditioning would seriously suck for a hotter climate.
By entertainment ground posted on Jun 28th, 2008
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people with all financial background can afford this car, the owner of a Mercedes would now own a dozen of tata nano cars, what we here are neglecting is the traffic menace. The world has been materialistic and just owing a car is not one should look as an achievement.
By Porch Lifts posted on Aug 14th, 2008
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I think a super affordable car like this one is a great idea, but I just wouldn’t feel safe driving in it. Unfortunately, here in the US almost every other car is a large truck or SUV, so I would worry about getting crushed in this one.
I can’t remember if it is this one or not, but I remember catching an article about an inexpensive compact car that was being sold and was shipped only partially assembled. The consumer or dealer is then responsible for assembly. I had toyed with the idea of buying a couple and selling them, but didn’t want the responsibility of putting it together and having someone else drive it, because I would feel terrible if something happened.
By mike posted on Aug 27th, 2008
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wow the price is great but a trip down the interstate would be a nail biter!
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