Tata Nano
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Improved and Refreshed: Nano 2012 is here.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007Overview Of Tata Nano 2012
Tata Nano is a rear-engined, four-passenger city car aimed primarily at the Indian market. It was first presented at the 9th annual Auto Expo on 10 January 2008, at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Nano is 8 percent smaller in exterior size and has 23 percent larger interior space in comparison to Maruti 800. It is available in attractive shades and the top model LX comes fully loaded with air-conditioner, front power windows, fog lights, central locking, tinted glass, body colored bumpers and digital tripmeter. To boost the swinging sales of Nano, Tata Motors has launched all-new 2012 model of Nano which is more powerful and comes with host of new features.
Whats new in Tata Nano 2012
- New design for seats and headrests
- New design for the wheel caps
- Silver finish on central console
- All-beige interior theme for LX model
- Four new attractive shades
- Improved NVH levels
- Rear-view mirrors on both sides
- More powerful with 37 bhp of power and 51 nm of torque
- Warranty of 4 years or 60,000 kms
Tata Nano 2012 features new improved seats with better cushioning, rear-view mirrors on both sides, new seat headrests and new wheel caps. The NVH levels of the car have also been improved and 4 new shades (Papaya Orange, Pearl White, Mojito Green and Meteor Silver) have been added. The top model LX now features beige interior theme with silver finish on the central console. Tata Nano 2012 is available across 676 outlets. Customers can buy the Tata Nano 2012 at an extremely low down-payment, starting from Rs. 15,000, and high tenure financing (up to 60 months).
Design & Style of Tata Nano 2012
Tata Nano 2012 has been designed with a family in mind, has a roomy passenger compartment with generous leg space and head room. It can comfortably seat four persons. Four doors with high seating position make ingress and egress easy. With a length of 3099mm, width of 1495mm, height of 1652mm and with adequate ground clearance, it can effortlessly manoeuvre on busy roads in cities as well as in rural areas. Tata Nano's mono-volume design, with wheels at the corners and the powertrain at the rear, enables it to uniquely combine both space and manoeuvrability, which sets a new benchmark among small cars.
The main styling elements of Tata Nano 2012 are centre crease on the bonnet, side scoops which not only looks sporty but also helps to keep the rear mounted engine cool. Tata is also providing some add-ons like alloys, rear spoiler & sunroof to make Tata Nano 2012 more stylish & attractive. From the rear it looks more or less like the Indica Vista with vertical tail lamps. The centrally placed exhaust pipe looks very cool. First look at the Tata Nano may not impress you in terms of dimensions but even though the car looks tiny and miniscule in images but it is only when you come up close to it that you can make out that its virtual length constitutes the very cabin space!
Interiors of Tata Nano 2012
Step inside and you will feel like you are entering a proper hatch. Nano has more space inside in comparison to the Maruti 800 and Alto. The top model of Tata Nano 2012, LX comes with three spoke steering wheel while the base model & CX features rather simple two spoke one. There are many cost saving factors like the hazard warning light switch has been placed behind the steering wheel. The front power window switches in Tata Nano 2012 have been placed on the centre console to save the wiring costs. The dash of Tata Nano 2012 has been designed in such a manner that they can easily produce left hand drive models as the instrument cluster is placed in centre of the dash and the design of dash is same on both sides. The legroom & headroom in Tata Nano 2012 is more than sufficient. The rear passengers have plenty of legroom even if the driver & front passengers are six footers.
Engine, Ride & Handling of Tata Nano 2012
- 624cc, MPFi petrol engine
- 37 bhp of maximum power
- 51 nm of maximum power
- Improved mileage of 25 kmpl
Tata Nano 2012 has a rear mounted , all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 624 cc, multi point fuel injection petrol engine which develops maximum power of 37 Bhp at 5500 rpm with maxiumum torque of 51 Nm at 4000 rpm. The 2010-11 model of Tata Nano was less powerful with 34.5 bhp and 48 nm on tap. This is the first time that a two-cylinder petrol engine is being used in a car with single balancer shaft. The lean design strategy of Tata Nano 2012 has helped minimise weight, which helps maximise performance per unit of energy consumed and delivers high fuel efficiency. Performance is controlled by a specially designed electronic engine management system.
Due to rear mounted engine the luggage space in Tata Nano 2012 has been pushed to the front. Making the engine closer to the fuel tank has another advantage of increased fuel efficiency. Rear mounted engine also help in reducing the power loss during transmission. Tata Nano has front disk and rear drum brakes. The company claims mileage of 18-20 plus kmpl in city and 25 kmpl on highway. Riding on small 12" wheels and tubeless tyres, the Tata Nano rides surprisingly well. Most bumps are rounded nicely, but as the speeds climb the ride can get a little firm. The steering has a little vagueness around the centre position, dial in more lock; it feels direct and provides good feedback as well. Grip levels of Tata Nano 2012 are decent but are limited by the narrow tyres. Straightline stability is also good, you can cruise comfortably at 80-90kph.
Safety Features of Tata Nano 2012
By adhering to the fact that less weight requires less power, Tata Nano 2012 is made of light weighing steel. This has made the Tatas come up with a cheap alternative with out compromising on safety and performance. With an all sheet-metal body, Tata Nano 2012 has a strong passenger compartment, with safety features such as crumple zones, intrusion-resistant doors, seat belts, strong seats and anchorages, and the rear tailgate glass bonded to the body. Tubeless tyres of Tata Nano 2012 further enhance safety. It exceeds current regulatory requirements with a strong passenger compartment, crumple zones, intrusion resistant doors, seat belts, strong seats and anchorage.
Variants of Tata Nano 2012
Tata Nano 2012 Standard: The standard version comes with three colour options - Rouge Red, Aqua Blue, Serene White - along with clear headlamps, tubeless tyres and tip-tap driver side mirror, booster-assisted brakes and front suspension with anti-roll bar. The interiors comprise dual-tone vinyl seats and fold-down rear seat.
Tata Nano 2012 CX: The Nano CX comes in six colour options - Rouge Red, Champagne Gold, Neon Rush, Meteor Silver, Papaya Orange and Serene White. The interiors have been refreshed with trendy black fabric seats, ebony black interiors, fold-down rear seat with nap rest. Besides these, the variant offers best-in-class air-conditioning with heating (optional), parcel shelf, booster-assisted brakes, tip-tap mirrors on driver and passenger side and half wheel covers.
Tata Nano 2012 LX: The top-end variant comes loaded with features like premium beige fabric seats, central locking, door handles, front power windows, cup holder in front console, provision for 12V socket, body coloured bumpers, fog lamps, electronic trip meter, rear spoiler, full wheel covers and tip-tap mirrors on driver and passenger side and booster-assisted brakes. The Nano LX comes in six premium colours -- Pearl White, Papaya Orange, Mojito Green, Sunshine Yellow, Meteor Silver and Champagne Gold.
Warranty of Tata Nano 2012
All the variants of Tata Nano 2012 come with an unmatched warranty of 4 years or 60,000 kms, whichever is earlier.
Shades Available in Tata Nano 2012
Tata Nano 2012 is available in following shades:
2012 Nano Standard:
- Serene White (Non-Metallic)
- Rouge Red (Non-Metallic)
- Aqua Blue (Non-Metallic)
2012 Nano CX:
- Serene White (Non-Metallic)
- Rouge Red (Non-Metallic)
- Neon Rush (Non-Metallic)
- Papaya Orange (Metallic)
- Meteor Silver (Metallic)
- Champagne Gold (Metallic)
2012 Nano LX:
- Papaya Orange (Metallic)
- Sunshine Yellow (Metallic)
- Champagne Gold (Metallic)
- Mojito Green (Metallic)
- Pearl White (Metallic)
- Meteor Silver (Metallic)