2012 Tata Nano revealed

 2012 Tata Nano revealed
2012 Tata Nano - low res - 22.11.2011

More power, added efficiency

The Tata Nano got off to an explosive start, but sales have been slow to materialize. To fix this, the company has announced a series of upgrades for the 2012 model year.

First and foremost, the car features a more powerful 624cc engine with 38 PS (28 kW / 37 hp) and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 3 PS (2 kW / 3 hp) and 3 Nm (2 lb-ft). Despite the extra oomph, fuel-efficiency improves to 25.4 km/l (59.7 mpg US / 71.7 mpg UK / 3.9 L/100km).

On the handling front, the Nano has a revised suspension with a front anti-roll bar. There's also a new steering system and booster-assisted brakes are now standard on the entry-level model.

Elsewhere, the Nano has revised wheel caps, a throatier exhaust and an upgraded interior.

The 2012 Tata Nano is currently on sale and pricing starts at 1.40 lakhs ($2,670 / €1,980).

Source: Tata Motors

Tata Nano now with even more!

  • More fuel efficiency at 25.4 kmpl
  • New premium interiors
  • New vibrant colours
  • Best-in-class air-conditioning
  • Lowest CO2 emission, among cars in India
  • All at the same price

Tata Motors today announced for the Tata Nano introduction of a bouquet of features -- of new colours, new interiors, a more powerful gasoline engine and even greater fuel efficiency of 25.4 kmpl, further improving on its record as India's most fuel efficient petrol car. The car is already available at dealerships, at the same price as before.

Making the Tata Nano even more desirable, the car's 624cc engine has been made more powerful delivering an impressive 38PS of power (earlier 35 PS) and 51Nm of torque (earlier 48 Nm). Yet fuel efficiency, already a high point with Tata Nano owners, has been taken to a new high of 25.4 kmpl (earlier 23.6 kmpl) as certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The high fuel efficiency, with a low kerb weight of 600 kg, ensures that the Tata Nano at 92.7 gm / kmhas the lowest CO2 emission among cars in India.

With a top speed of 105 km and ability to negotiate inclines with a gradeability of 30%, and a class-leading turning radius of just 4 metres, the Tata Nano is a perfect combination of power and performance.

The ride and handling, also already highly appreciated by existing owners, now has become even better with a revised suspension set-up, including an anti-roll bar at the front, and a steering mechanism made even easier. While the cabin is quiet, a racier sounding exhaust note now gives the Tata Nano a more assertive road presence. Booster-assisted brakes, already available in the Nano CX and the LX, have now been added to the Nano Standard as well. The Nano CX and LX now have tip-tap mirrors on both the driver and passenger sides. For the Nano Standard, which already has a driver side mirror, the passenger side one can be installed as an accessory.

The interiors are completely new with enhanced premiumness in look and feel - luxurious beige in the Nano LX, rich black in the Nano CX and stunning medium graphite in the Standard version. The exteriors are now a veritable vibgyor of 10 colours, eight of them new -- Pearl White, Rouge Red, Aqua Blue, Neon Rush, Serene White, Meteor Silver, Mojito Green, Papaya Orange, Sunshine Yellow, and Champagne Gold. New half or full wheel caps accentuate the distinctiveness.

Commenting on the introduction, Mr. P.M. Telang, Tata Motors' Managing Director - India Operations, has said, "Tata Nano owners, over 90% of whom are highly satisfied with their choice, have given us valuable insights on what more can be done. We have introduced some of these ideas. We will continue to add features, as has been our tradition across our product portfolio."

The three trim levels and their key features are:

Tata Nano 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 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 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.

All the variants come with an unmatched warranty of 4 years or 60,000 kms, whichever is earlier.

The Tata Nano will continue to be available at the same price. The Tata Nano is priced (ex-showroom, Delhi), at Rs.1.40 lakhs for the Nano Standard, Rs.1.70 lakhs for the Nano CX and Rs.1.96 lakhs for the Nano LX.

The Tata Nano is available across 676 outlets. Customers can buy the Tata Nano at an extremely low down-payment, starting from Rs.15,000, and high tenure financing (up to 60 months).

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 nforspeed91 nforspeed91
People with Gtrs better watch out. This thing will eat all those super cars alive.
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November 22, 2011 8:39 am
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
An 11% power increase. This thing must be faster than light now!
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November 22, 2011 9:38 am
 ebarsy ebarsy
This thing is absolutely hideous!
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November 22, 2011 9:48 am
 yiotis82 yiotis82
still waiting for a N?rburgring lap, I mean damn 3 HP increase it will make a record lap
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November 22, 2011 10:01 am
 PAA PAA
Don't hold your breath to find out its 0-60, it's not capable of reaching 60
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November 22, 2011 9:49 pm
 TomaszNowicki TomaszNowicki
There is no speedometer on it's board - there is a calendar.
+4
November 23, 2011 10:29 am
 Cale24 Cale24
Awesome press shots, well chosen locations. Surreal.
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November 22, 2011 10:48 am
 sris sris
lol.. lol.. Come on guys! For $3000, you can't expect much more, can you?
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November 22, 2011 11:11 am
 Indian Autos Blog Indian Autos Blog
cmon guys this is meant for India where many of us travel in two wheelers with our families. For us such a concept is highly appropriate and useful. Its safer than a two wheeler. It will look out of place in US or many parts of developed Europe. This is purpose built. If you come to India you will understand why the Nano was designed. Making fun of it without understanding what it is amounts to stupidity.
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November 22, 2011 11:11 am
 TomaszNowicki TomaszNowicki
OK, no offence, guys like to laugh a bit looking at such strange car. I was driving Fiat 126 many years ago and people in Sweden or Germany was rolling on the floor laughing, then looking for an engine crying "Man! Someone stealed your engine!" and then, opening the back lid "Hey, they left a half for you!".
November 23, 2011 10:38 am
 ArjunShetty ArjunShetty
very great reply
November 27, 2011 4:44 am
 Velocity? Velocity?
Now all they need are to add some stickers for some REAL horsepower gains. They're worth 3-5hp a pop, right?
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November 22, 2011 11:52 am
 Murcielago2006 Murcielago2006
RIP Bugatti Veyron
-2
November 22, 2011 1:10 pm
 ebarsy ebarsy
Can't wait to see this on youtube with a hyabussa motor in it.
+1
November 22, 2011 2:52 pm
 dtrump dtrump
Nothing is good about this. Looks like a rubbish student project in every way(failing student). If it was made for India, and this is what they want, then keep it there.
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November 22, 2011 5:06 pm
 PAA PAA
This was the most amusing set of comments I have read the last year. Poor Nano. My respect to the Tata people for a solid first attempt. Indians are clever, educated people so I expect to see fast improvements in the future.
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November 22, 2011 9:56 pm
 schizo schizo
I still remember seeing a family of four riding on a scooter with the mom holding a groceries in her out stretched arms while the two kids were riding in between dad who was driving and mom with the gorceries covering the flank. The Nano was built to replace the scooter as the common form of transportation for families like that. It's a noble car with a cause. Respect to Tata for trying.
November 23, 2011 11:35 pm
 radmeister radmeister
Ok i understand it's cheap and made for india, but why on earth is it so ugly. Small cheap cars don't have to be ugly.
November 24, 2011 9:06 am
 PradeepRam PradeepRam
ur mad to say nano as ugly... its awesome look. ur girl friend may be ugly to me, vice versa.. it depend upon the views of individuals..
December 7, 2011 12:53 am
 AkLonewolf AkLonewolf
Yep..The other metallic color namely Dark Silver & Gold look nice...like a smaller Estillo to be precise..The 2012 model is great to drive around 300kms trips..very comfy than a Alto or a low seating hatchback & Amazing Mileage... Wait for the Diesel Ver you good for nothing yanks!!!
January 26, 2012 3:52 am