Nano Diesel with CRDI technology coming? EDIT: Plans scrapped for now

Latheesh · 26th July 2010, 16:11

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Originally Posted by A350XWB

^^ This engine has been in development for some time now. Two Nanos with the diesel engine were being tweaked for Fuel Efficiency in the Mico-Bosch campus in Bangalore, atleast a year back. I had told this before in another thread, which was deleted I suppose.

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Originally Posted by mjothi

Why doubt sir

We know that the diesel stuff have been on testing for more than a year now. So, why the doubt?

Thanks, after seeing your post I just made a call to BOSCH to confirm. Yes they started CR dev activity in 2008 itself for Nano.

shortbread · 26th July 2010, 17:31

I think Tata is waiting for the Petrol sales to stabilise and the new plant to gain full operational ability. Its better thay have all this is place rather than launching the car and then struggling with deliveries.

They also need to be careful that there is no media outbreak with another wave of Nano rumours.....'Tata Nano diesel attacks unsuspecting family'

scooby05 · 26th July 2010, 17:33

Is FEV also the company which was involved in the development of the MCC-Smart 800CDI engine in early 2000's?
Have a feeling Tata's engine will be a very close cousin of the SMART CDI engine. This engine gives an average of 25kmpl in urban cycle.

ramzsys · 26th July 2010, 17:51

Well, if engine manages to cross half the aforementioned mileage, then Tata is sure to create history in India. A 30 kmpl highway mileage at speeds 70kmph is what is expected. Well, let us see.

xotiq · 26th July 2010, 17:54

20/30 - city/highway kmpl. would it be a fair expectation?

gshanky · 26th July 2010, 18:25

Looks like TATA is planning for another launch party!!

Already there are rumours about Late August/Early September launch for ARIA , Magic Iris and Venture. Hopefully Nano-D could also join in.

I hope they price it in 2-3 lakh range staying true to the NANO philosophy and keep the car still affordable.

simplyself · 26th July 2010, 20:56

News of Tata Nano diesel version had been doing rounds sporadically ever since the launch of the vehicle. May be Tata had waited for the Sanand plant to come on stream.

An 800 cc CRDI would hopefully give 25+ mileage, making motoring even more affordable.

GTO · 27th July 2010, 14:46

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Originally Posted by headers

Now, we have some concrete news about the diesel engine’s specifications. The Tata Nano Diesel will feature an 800cc twin cylinder diesel engine developed by German engine specialist FEV.

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the CRDI engine will output somewhere between 40 and 48 HP

48 BHP for a 600 odd kilo kerb weight! The Nano diesel could outrun some 5 lakh rupee hatchbacks. And that's with rear wheel drive

funkykar · 27th July 2010, 15:15

^ If quality is up to the mark, it can eat into the market share of smaller car segments like Alto, Spark, i10 and the Santros. I just disposed off a Petrol Nano yesterday due to Parking issues. 3 months of driving, I know its a very decent car. Waiting to see the diesel version soon!

sylvan · 27th July 2010, 16:23

I hope diesel nano eats into indicab market. We can see less ruthless driving.

shortbread · 27th July 2010, 18:57

I think the nano would make an excellent base for a one make racing series, cheap and simple enough for privateers.
Maybe as a rub off the nano will get a sporty (ahem... coff...coff) image as well.

amarprusty · 27th July 2010, 19:20

Smallest CRDI 800 CC engine in the world after the 1248CC Multijet diesel engine from Fiat.

India's answer to the west it will be a major hit in Asian & African market with high fuel economy on diesel.

funkykar · 27th July 2010, 21:26

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Originally Posted by sylvan

I hope diesel nano eats into indicab market. We can see less ruthless driving.

It could make matters worse. A lot of Indicab drivers may loan and buy these Nano's. If they drive Indicab's ruthlessly, imaging the Nano. Nano is more simpler when it comes to driving. We might end up seeing a mixture of auto stayle driving and Indicab style driving in cities and would be more dangerous. Its very easy to zip around in the city. Steering is light and anyone can zig zag around in the city. I hope the drive and ride comfort would be the same in Diesel Nano's too. I too am being tempted to go for one now

.anshuman · 27th July 2010, 21:47

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Originally Posted by funkykar

It could make matters worse. A lot of Indicab drivers may loan and buy these Nano's. If they drive Indicab's ruthlessly, imaging the Nano.

I bet they would drive their own car sensibly. Most cab drivers have the 'i don't care attitude' just because its not their own car, its the vehicle owner who takes the real depreciation due to accidents and poor maintenance.

A350XWB · 27th July 2010, 22:02

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Originally Posted by amarprusty

Smallest CRDI 800 CC engine in the world after the 1248CC Multijet diesel engine from Fiat.

India's answer to the west it will be a major hit in Asian & African market with high fuel economy on diesel.

Hype! The Smart has a 799cc engine which churns out 54 bhp & 130 Nm, for some time now (read years). And it (SmartforTwo) delivers a fuel efficiency of around 25 kmpl on AutoBahn runs (In city, it's more).

[Smart - Engine Spec]

26th July 2010, 17:31	#62
shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,269 Times	I think Tata is waiting for the Petrol sales to stabilise and the new plant to gain full operational ability. Its better thay have all this is place rather than launching the car and then struggling with deliveries. They also need to be careful that there is no media outbreak with another wave of Nano rumours.....'Tata Nano diesel attacks unsuspecting family'
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26th July 2010, 17:33	#63
scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	Is FEV also the company which was involved in the development of the MCC-Smart 800CDI engine in early 2000's? Have a feeling Tata's engine will be a very close cousin of the SMART CDI engine. This engine gives an average of 25kmpl in urban cycle.
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26th July 2010, 17:51	#64
ramzsys Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NH209 Posts: 1,775 Thanked: 1,462 Times	Well, if engine manages to cross half the aforementioned mileage, then Tata is sure to create history in India. A 30 kmpl highway mileage at speeds 70kmph is what is expected. Well, let us see.
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26th July 2010, 17:54	#65
xotiq BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 285 Thanked: 266 Times	20/30 - city/highway kmpl. would it be a fair expectation?
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26th July 2010, 18:25	#66
gshanky BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore / Bangalore / New York Posts: 717 Thanked: 13 Times	Looks like TATA is planning for another launch party!! Already there are rumours about Late August/Early September launch for ARIA , Magic Iris and Venture. Hopefully Nano-D could also join in. I hope they price it in 2-3 lakh range staying true to the NANO philosophy and keep the car still affordable.
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26th July 2010, 20:56	#67
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 621 Times	News of Tata Nano diesel version had been doing rounds sporadically ever since the launch of the vehicle. May be Tata had waited for the Sanand plant to come on stream. An 800 cc CRDI would hopefully give 25+ mileage, making motoring even more affordable.
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27th July 2010, 15:15	#69
funkykar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,635 Thanked: 6,617 Times View My Garage	^ If quality is up to the mark, it can eat into the market share of smaller car segments like Alto, Spark, i10 and the Santros. I just disposed off a Petrol Nano yesterday due to Parking issues. 3 months of driving, I know its a very decent car. Waiting to see the diesel version soon!
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27th July 2010, 16:23	#70
sylvan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore/Chennai Posts: 151 Thanked: 3 Times	I hope diesel nano eats into indicab market. We can see less ruthless driving.
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27th July 2010, 18:57	#71
shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,269 Times	I think the nano would make an excellent base for a one make racing series, cheap and simple enough for privateers. Maybe as a rub off the nano will get a sporty (ahem... coff...coff) image as well.
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27th July 2010, 19:20	#72
amarprusty BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 201 Thanked: 46 Times	Nano CRDI Smallest CRDI 800 CC engine in the world after the 1248CC Multijet diesel engine from Fiat. India's answer to the west it will be a major hit in Asian & African market with high fuel economy on diesel.
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