nano first drive

[yamahaR15 0]

Tata Nano CAR review: first riding impressions

By Ben Oliver

08 December 2008 14:37

The new Tata Nano costs as much

as a scooter, so can it really drive like a proper car? This is the

question we

[yamahaR15 0]

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How much?	?1,700
On sale in the UK:	March 2009
Engine:	624cc 2cyl 33bhp @ 5500rpm, 35lb ft @ 2500rpm
Transmission:	Four-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Performance:	17sec 0-60mph, 65mph, 60mpg, 100g/km (est)
How heavy / made of?	600kg/steel
How big (length/width/height in mm)?	3100/1300/1600

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yamahaR152008-12-12 17:12:22

[yamahaR15 0]

17-second 0-60mph

thats a good fig...

isnt it..guys...>>

[Zal D 0]

17-second 0-60mphthats a good fig...isnt it..guys...>>

Well no it isn't good. Its too slow and for countries like uk, america etc. But for indian standards it might be ok.

[designersf 0]

Its good anywhere....You wont be doing such acceleration in the city

[archit 2]

well a good comparison would be when we know how long time does it take a 800 to 100 km/h!!

[manu 0]

hi archit

800 takes 26.95 sec for 0-100km/h but what matters is really 20 to 80 km/h where she takes 15.46 sec and isn't far behind bigger cars... try overtaking bigger cars on a flyover and you will be surprised by th performance of the veteran!!!

[Crazy cat 0]

I agree manu, 800 has great driveability.

@archit, I don't think that Nano can reach 100kph itself, if it reach it won't be as stable as 800.

[karan_4n 0]

but y are the two compared??

Nano is meant to be small and fuel efficient..

it has got nothing to do wit the speed and acceleration.

[archit 2]

yea that is also true karan!!

it is more towards fuel consumption!!

[yamahaR15 0]

ita main usp is affordability..

& not performance

[karan_4n 0]

ya TATAs had the factor 'affordability' in their mind and a dream of roof for the two wheeler class..

and thats what they have come up with..

[akj53in 0]

17-second 0-60mphthats a good fig...isnt it..guys...>>

Well no it isn't good. Its too slow and for countries like uk' date=' america etc. But for indian standards it might be ok. [/quote']

 

Well for 1 lac rupees, what do you expect? A Ferrari

 

Remember Citroen 2CV? That was also a similar car but sold in millions in Europe only.

 

Apart from car magazines, general public everywhere is hardly bothered about 0-60 timings, as they are more concerned about other factors affordability, comfort and after sales service etc.

akj53in2008-12-27 08:48:39

[bluesapphire 1]

This car is not all for performance but its for affordability, its dimensions, maintenance and FE..

And whats good thing is that Tata with its low price has pay attention towards comfort, ride quality, quality, etc...

[anirudh 0]

Nano will sc..w indian roads which are already superclogged at least in small ill planned towns

[arjunb25 0]

Well the company has already made 72000 units but they are not bringing in the market because if u all remember the case what happened when tata fav.. car indica had launched the rush hour for the company well in this case the company will be on there toes.

[bluesapphire 1]

Well i think company is launching it on 26th Jan..

And yes despite slowdown, the comapny will get tremendous response..

[vasist 0]

Most of the Nanos will be for family use , and no boy racer is going to buy the Nano( the 0.6 liter version ) . It's job is to ferry people from one point to another in comfort and safely and it does an exceptional job in that . Why are you guys talking about it's performance . and 0-100 in 17 sec is not bad at all considering it's also very efficient..

[dtandon 0]

Our republic day's come and gone - no word about the Nano. Are we to wait till the Independence day now? 

[Crazy cat 0]

I read somewhere that it is expected in June.

[bluesapphire 1]

Yup even i read the same regarding June...

I think Tatas are delaying the launch and they have delayed a lot whether its Singur problem or Sanand entry..