World's Lowest Priced Car Tata Nano Officially Launched

This is possibly the greatest green step forward in the automotive industry to date. The average 2 stroke scooter in India produces 10x the emissions, of a north american full sized suv.

As Clarkson said, looks like a Dr Who monster. Its a good alternative to the scooters etc. I hope it doesn't come to Europe though. And I doubt that Tata has a chance here anyway. Koreans and Japanese have been trying for ages now. Toyota even opened a research facility in Zaventem, Belgium to fix their cars to be more competitive in terms of handling and feel compared to the European designed cars.

Man this "car" looks funny! Gotta love the rear wheels break cooling air ducks :)

Efficient way to quickly use up the world's remaining fuel supply. Agh, can't even begin to describe my hatred for this thing.

You just could imagine how you would get out of this car in a bad accident.

Nano is a good choice for markets like the Indian one. Anyway, it is far better than a scooter. In Europe, it's main competitor could be Chevrolet Spark/Matiz, another "safe" car with an "outstanding" 2.5 stars at EuroNcap tests.

It looks unstable to me. If your forced into a sudden turn to avoid something it looks like it could tip over!

I guess in India this car has a point. But in Europe (in Poland to be precise) it's useless. For one person scooter is enough (and much cheaper). For the family I'd rather buy 15 years old Golf than this. BTW: I've heared that in Poland this would cost about 23 000 zloty. Only 2 or 3 thousand less than a Panda. Please, don't bring Nano here!

how many minute does it take to reach 62 mph ..?

Easy for those of us with relative wealth to diss this car, but it's aimed at the families in India and elsewhere in the poorer parts of Asia where it's common to see four on a motorcycle. It deserves to do well in these markets. Agreed it doesn't make as much sense at the higher price point in Europe, but that's our problem.

Congratulations to Tata and the People of India for the wonderful spirit by which this car has been brought to the market. The cynics said Tata would not achieve the price:quality balance to attract the world, but the car is "a miracle" and a paragon desirability. It will sell in the numbers it deserves and even more! This is an "empathic" automobile. Wait!.....I already hear the "rustling" of cheque books!! isaacu

As much as I think this car will do well in India, the highways in India are scary as hell. This little sucker wont stand a chance against a lorry. these should be strictly city cars.

Uh, Max_speed, there's no such thing as a cooling duck. A duck is a bird, which makes an annoying quacking noise. In some countries it is cooked as a delicacy. Duck is also a cricket term, implying that a batsman has gotten out without scoring any runs. Those vents are DUCTS. Not to cool the brakes, this isn't a supercar, they are to cool the engine - which is in the back. Geez. Anyhow, this car isn't actually intended for the chaotic highways of India, though that's not to say it won't be driven there. Yes, the lorries are very frightening, and I assume overtaking will be a problem with a 2-cyl engine. However, this will be a great city car, and is touted to someday replace India's sub-urban, highly unsafe, three-wheeler, doorless rickshaw (which, incidentally, also plies the dangerous highways). All in all, great car, can't wait to drive one. Will let you know when I do. http://www.autocarindia.com/new/Information.asp?id=2701

Why Do So Many People On Here Hate This Car ????? Can We Just Remind Our self Why This Car Was Bought To Market. It's To Help Those In Less Privileged Parts Of The World Travel In Safer Conditions Than They Are Used Too. Granted It's Not "OUR" First Choice In Buying a Car But At least We Have A Choice. So Just Be Grateful That You Have A Better Lifestyle Than Those Who Look At This Car As A Real Form Of Transport.

If this car were to come to the US it would not be as cheap as in India. There is the fact that there are no safety features whatsoever and adding them would make the price in the US above $5K for sure. Though it's only competition would be from the Smart Car and it would still be about half the price of those so it would be in good shape. More info about the Nano story here, http://www.newsy.com/videos/world_s_cheapest_car_hits_market/