Who are booking Tata Nano? (TeamBHP Members)

swale84 · 5th February 2009, 20:02

So how much do you think people would be willing to pay for a fully loaded Nano. Lets say it comes with CVT/ AT, power windows, Power steering, Air conditioner, alloy wheels?
How much above this one would they pay for one that includes ABS & airbags as well?

anujmishra · 5th February 2009, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by swale84

So how much do you think people would be willing to pay for a fully loaded Nano. Lets say it comes with CVT/ AT, power windows, Power steering, Air conditioner, alloy wheels?
How much above this one would they pay for one that includes ABS & airbags as well?

I feel if they provide all features you listed, it would change definition of Nano. If they provide all of the above minimum would be 1.2 lakh increment in its base price which goes well over 2 lakh. But still it would be with in reach.

Rough Estimate
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AirCon - 15K
Power Steering - 15K
Power windows - 4K
Alloy wheels - 10K
AT/CVT - 35 K
ABS & Airbags - 35 K

It is rough guess. Please correct.

supremeBaleno · 5th February 2009, 20:19

I heard a friend mention that MSIL reduced prices on the M800 - she read it on TOI-Chennai, but not sure if it was today's paper or yesterday's. Anyone knows about this ? Looks like the Nano is already giving MSIL the jeebies.

EDIT : Sorry, think it was wrong info - not a MSIL press release, but some dealer advt. in the paper.

swale84 · 5th February 2009, 20:52

True, I guess that CVT, ABS, airbags etc. would put it in a much higher price braket. The question is - would someone pay Alto money for what will be perceived as the world's 'cheapest' car, even if it gives him much better features?

Perhaps, just a version with more creature comforts like AC, power windows and steering would be a better bet. Alloys and upholstery could always be an after market fitment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by anujmishra

I feel if they provide all features you listed, it would change definition of Nano. If they provide all of the above minimum would be 1.2 lakh increment in its base price which goes well over 2 lakh. But still it would be with in reach.

Rough Estimate
__________________________

AirCon - 15K
Power Steering - 15K
Power windows - 4K
Alloy wheels - 10K
AT/CVT - 35 K
ABS & Airbags - 35 K

It is rough guess. Please correct.

greenhorn · 5th February 2009, 20:57

would you really need power steering for a nano?

supremeBaleno · 5th February 2009, 20:59

Oh yes, especially if you have ever driven a car with PS. And mainly at low speeds, while reversing etc. Thats my observation with an M800 - must apply to the Nano as well since I guess it would weigh almost the same.

swale84 · 5th February 2009, 21:04

Well, you wouldn't really "need" it, but it would make life easier. Like SB said, would definitely be helpful during parking, slow speed maneuvering, reversing etc.
Thing is, on this car, people would probably be willing to forego it, so I doubt we'll see a version with say only Power windows and power steering as incremental benifits. Unles the cost differential is low, I would imagine several people would just get the power windows fitted as an accessory and live without the power steering.

The power steering would probably be part of a more fully loaded version, say with AC as well, since thats not something that can be easily fitted later on

ethanhunt123 · 5th February 2009, 21:11

I would rather plonk the 1 lakh+ on a decent bike. No Nano for me.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 5th February 2009, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by swale84

The question is - would someone pay Alto money for what will be perceived as the world's 'cheapest' car, even if it gives him much better features?

Whoever said cheapest in price also means cheap in comfort, FE and design?

anjan_c2007 · 5th February 2009, 22:35

So Nanoisation of the nation will begin bringing a sea change on our roads and our middle class' outlook on motorised things, that move on the roads.
-The driver's seat will be charged as there's a battery below it.
-There's a stepney under the bonnet and not an engine.
-And fitting high wattage Blaupunkt and JBL music systems may stall the powerless engine.
-A Maruti 800 will be considered a larger car from March 2009 onwards.
-Maybe the Nanos will cling on to the radiators of Endeavours, Scorpios and Safaris, where flies and flying insects used to be stuck once upon a time!

Tumbler · 5th February 2009, 22:44

Well, it looks like the Auto rickshaws will get a reprieve and no longer be the scourge of the roads. Now all the Nanos would need is a black top half since they already come in yellow.

swale84 · 5th February 2009, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Whoever said cheapest in price also means cheap in comfort, FE and design?

It doesn't. But the general perception will be that. A lot of people prefer a low spec version of a car in a higher segment than a top of the line one in a lower segment.

My question is regarding a customer who has the budget for an Alto or 800 (I dont know the exact price - just approximating).
Will he buy a Nano (which will have the 'cheapest car' tag associated with it) even though it offers him more features?

I didn't mention comfort , FE or design!!

JayD · 5th February 2009, 23:49

I would love to get my hands on one. But since its a Tata product, i think i'll wait for the V2 Version!!

speed0mania · 6th February 2009, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Can we please title the thread:
"Who are bailing out Tata by giving downpayment for Nano?"

My thoughts exactly! and come to think of it its quite a smart plan1 encashing on the one thing thats really working for them! (The 'HYPE')

1100D · 6th February 2009, 00:27

Is the Nano Dicor ready yet?

View Poll Results: Are you booking Nano?
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I will wait and watch	137	38.06%
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5th February 2009, 20:02	#31
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	So how much do you think people would be willing to pay for a fully loaded Nano. Lets say it comes with CVT/ AT, power windows, Power steering, Air conditioner, alloy wheels? How much above this one would they pay for one that includes ABS & airbags as well?
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5th February 2009, 20:19	#33
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,545 Thanked: 2,694 Times View My Garage	I heard a friend mention that MSIL reduced prices on the M800 - she read it on TOI-Chennai, but not sure if it was today's paper or yesterday's. Anyone knows about this ? Looks like the Nano is already giving MSIL the jeebies. EDIT : Sorry, think it was wrong info - not a MSIL press release, but some dealer advt. in the paper. Last edited by supremeBaleno : 5th February 2009 at 20:37.
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5th February 2009, 20:57	#35
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	would you really need power steering for a nano?
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5th February 2009, 20:59	#36
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,545 Thanked: 2,694 Times View My Garage	Oh yes, especially if you have ever driven a car with PS. And mainly at low speeds, while reversing etc. Thats my observation with an M800 - must apply to the Nano as well since I guess it would weigh almost the same.
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5th February 2009, 21:04	#37
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	Well, you wouldn't really "need" it, but it would make life easier. Like SB said, would definitely be helpful during parking, slow speed maneuvering, reversing etc. Thing is, on this car, people would probably be willing to forego it, so I doubt we'll see a version with say only Power windows and power steering as incremental benifits. Unles the cost differential is low, I would imagine several people would just get the power windows fitted as an accessory and live without the power steering. The power steering would probably be part of a more fully loaded version, say with AC as well, since thats not something that can be easily fitted later on
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5th February 2009, 21:11	#38
ethanhunt123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,384 Thanked: 1,033 Times View My Garage	I would rather plonk the 1 lakh+ on a decent bike. No Nano for me.
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5th February 2009, 22:35	#40
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,299 Thanked: 20,473 Times View My Garage	So Nanoisation of the nation will begin bringing a sea change on our roads and our middle class' outlook on motorised things, that move on the roads. -The driver's seat will be charged as there's a battery below it. -There's a stepney under the bonnet and not an engine. -And fitting high wattage Blaupunkt and JBL music systems may stall the powerless engine. -A Maruti 800 will be considered a larger car from March 2009 onwards. -Maybe the Nanos will cling on to the radiators of Endeavours, Scorpios and Safaris, where flies and flying insects used to be stuck once upon a time!
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5th February 2009, 22:44	#41
Tumbler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 66 Times	Auto rickshaws liberated Well, it looks like the Auto rickshaws will get a reprieve and no longer be the scourge of the roads. Now all the Nanos would need is a black top half since they already come in yellow.
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5th February 2009, 23:49	#43
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	I would love to get my hands on one. But since its a Tata product, i think i'll wait for the V2 Version!!
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6th February 2009, 00:27	#45
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times View My Garage	Is the Nano Dicor ready yet?
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