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− | '''Tata Nano. 2008 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/R, 623 cm³ (2 cyl. SOHC).''' [[Tata]]’s much-vaunted Rs. 1 lakh car announced in January 2008. The idea: bridge the gap between motorcycles and cars and provide Indian families with a safer mode of transport. R&D was kept to a low price thanks to Tata’s use of local knowledge, while the manufacturer claims the car meets current safety legislation. Huge appeal in India with potential exports to China; could be a novelty export to western nations, though no firm plans made. Other manufacturers may now look at developing low-cost cars to rival Nano. Two specs at launch: a basic and a deluxe model. | + | '''Tata Nano. 2008 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/R, 623 cm³ (2 cyl. SOHC).''' [[Tata]]’s much-vaunted Rs. 1 lakh car announced in January 2008. The idea: bridge the gap between motorcycles and cars and provide Indian families with a safer mode of transport. R&D was kept to a low price thanks to Tata’s use of local knowledge, while the manufacturer claims the car meets current safety legislation. Huge appeal in India with potential exports to China; could be a novelty export to western nations, though no firm plans made. Other manufacturers may now look at developing low-cost cars to rival Nano. Two specs at launch: basic and deluxe. |
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Revision as of 11:22, 16 March 2008
Tata Nano. 2008 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/R, 623 cm³ (2 cyl. SOHC). Tata’s much-vaunted Rs. 1 lakh car announced in January 2008. The idea: bridge the gap between motorcycles and cars and provide Indian families with a safer mode of transport. R&D was kept to a low price thanks to Tata’s use of local knowledge, while the manufacturer claims the car meets current safety legislation. Huge appeal in India with potential exports to China; could be a novelty export to western nations, though no firm plans made. Other manufacturers may now look at developing low-cost cars to rival Nano. Two specs at launch: basic and deluxe.
Manufacturing location: India
Marque: Tata
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