Tata Nano heading to US by 2011 with $2,300 price tag
European launch also set for 2011
By Michael Gauthier
June 8, 2009 2:40 PM
Filed Under: American, Asian, Pricing, Production, Tata
Tata has announced plans to introduce their highly publicized Nano mini-car in the US by 2011.
The $2,300 Nano features the basic necessities of motoring including an aluminum 2-cylinder 624 cc petrol engine with 33 horsepower, three exterior color choices, and a folding rear seat. Those willing to part with a few dollars more can opt for luxuries such as climate control, assisted braking, and fog lights.
Despite being as bare as an insane alyssum's white padded room, the Nano boasts a Toyota Prius beating 65 miles per gallon.
According to Ratan Tata, "It (the Nano) will need to meet all emission and crash standards and so we hope in the next two years we will be offering such a vehicle in the United States." For the time being, the Nano officially goes on sale in India next month with the first 100,000 owners being selected via a lottery.
Tata is also expected to launch the Nano in Europe in 2011 and is currently studying a variety of alternative powertrains including diesel, biofuel, and electric propulsion.
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Lets just say that it was a very enjoyable evening for both parties involved.
How many of us, fat americans will fit in it?:p Now really, who will buy it?
Edited by user on June 8, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Edited by user on June 8, 2009 at 4:24 PM
I'm buying one as soon as I can.
Edited by user on June 9, 2009 at 5:27 PM
People spend $3,000 at Best Buy in a heartbeat. Just see it as an appliance, and it will make sense.
It also passes US and European crash test ratings so as to be launched in these markets.
So,i don't see what you are bit*hing about.
What more do you want from the world's cheapest car? A V12??
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