Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review

The 2012 Tata Nano has been launched in India at a price of 1.40 - 1.96 Lakhs (ex-Delhi). What you'll like: • Uniquely cute & cool styling. A car that will make you smile • Innovative packaging results in spacious interiors for 4 adults. Generous legroom & headroom • Peppy performance at speeds <80 kph. Engine offers good urban driveability too • Small footprint & tiny turning radius make it immensely chuckable within the city • Powerful air-conditioner will chill you to the bones • 2012 Nano sees a lot of customer feedback being incorporated • A proper car starting at a price of 1.40 lakhs only What you won't: • Struggles on steep ghats (inclines) with passengers onboard. Will give up in some stop-go hilly conditions • Missing essentials (no glove box, openable rear hatch, front disc brakes). Boot has a limited 80 liter capacity • Low cost nature & quality are glaringly obvious • Very heavy steering at parking speeds. Even top-variant doesn't get power steering • Image of the "cheapest car in India / the world" • Niggling problems as reported by existing Tata Nano owners • Tata's sub-par after sales service experience NOTE: Click any picture to open a larger higher-resolution version in a new window.

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