Tata Pixel headed for production - will be sold in Europe

 Tata Pixel headed for production - will be sold in Europe
Tata Pixel Concept live in Geneva - 03.03.2011

Replaces the Nano Europa

The Nano might have gotten off to a less than stellar start, but that hasn't stopped Tata from eyeing the European market.

Speaking with AutoCar, Ratan Tata revealed his company will build a production version of the Pixel concept which recently debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. It will replace the previously announced Nano Europa which was scheduled to be launched late last year.

Designed specifically for Europeans, the four-seat Pixel attempts to correct everything that was wrong with the original Nano. Details are limited, but the production model will have conventional doors and a retuned chassis which promises improved handling.

Power will likely be provided by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder diesel engine with approximately 60 hp (45 kW / 61 PS). This should enable the car to have a combined fuel consumption of 3.4 L/100km (69.1 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 89 g/km.

No word on when the Pixel will be launched, but it will be offered alongside a four-door variant.

Source: Autocar

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 Tushar Tushar
wow! great news. this is a cutest small car. wsould love to see such cars on European roads
March 15, 2011 9:01 am
 Edison Edison
Reminds me alot of the Pininfarina BlueCar and Nido.
March 15, 2011 11:42 am
 wcfuser14294 wcfuser14294
It is almost identical to Pininfarina's electric car. They look like a 3-door and 5-door versions of the same model.
March 15, 2011 11:59 am
 freeway freeway
as much as I hate to say it... I like this car... I like it a lot, but we'll have to wait to see the production model... not convinced by the TATA badge, quality, etc., though... and yes, I thought too that this looks exactly like the Pininfarina BlueCar...
March 15, 2011 12:33 pm
 xLumino xLumino
I guess, this Tata will also designed by Pininfarina. Maybe that's the reason for the similarities. The optical things are great at this car and I hope, the serial one will get much of the unique and stylish design. And we only can hope for european standards in emissions, safety and quality.
March 15, 2011 2:51 pm