Team-BHP Car of the Year 2009 EDIT : The Tata Nano it is!

xPK · 23rd December 2009, 17:14

For me Nano it is.

But that doesn't make any of the rest look smaller. I look at it as AUS scored 434, however SA came up scoring 439 to win the match.

I would share runner-up trophy among i20, ritz, punto, linea, jazz, cruze, xylo, fortuner, manza and superb for setting new benchmarks in engineering intelligence. Though these have some issues like performance, ***, aesthetics or pricing issues, but each of these are engineering wonders.

Hats off to all of those!

Trapezio · 23rd December 2009, 17:22

Simple answer - Tata Nano.

Why?
It has changed the way the world looked at cars. It has changed the way they looked at India. Working with automotive clients across continents I have a first hand experience on the respect this vehicle commands even in teams that work on cars 80 times expensive!

Now, haven't you noticed? Any launch here including the Manza gets reported across the world.

This is once in a life time car. They believed in themselves when everybody made fun (even thp - check some rickshaw comments on the thread) and proved all wrong.

stanjohn123 · 23rd December 2009, 17:23

Has to be the best Thread

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msharma_79 · 23rd December 2009, 17:25

The obvious choice is nano and agree with all, but we finally have a replacment of the trusted esteem in Manza (hopefully). you would not believe it now but try buying a car which appeals to your heart and mind both in the budget of 5 lacs and you will see.

My vote Manza.

HammerHead · 23rd December 2009, 17:25

Tata Nano for "A Promise is a Promise" and no other car made an impact on so may car manufacturers as this one did.

What I liked in it?
The quality of the thing at the price it is offered and can comfortably accommodate 4 adults.

C'mon just think of it, TATA has just 10 years experience in building cars.

scooby05 · 23rd December 2009, 17:30

I am a Proud owner of the TATA NANO. A Salute to Mr. Ratan Tata. He has delivered what he promised. This will go down in History. Wish someone could help me take snaps of my car and upload here.

Sudan_NFS · 23rd December 2009, 17:33

My vote goes to Nano for the revolution in Indian market.
Runner up goes to I20 and Punto .

holysmoke · 23rd December 2009, 17:35

A segment - The nano. You know why.
B segment - i20. Fantastic car. Good Space, reliability, killer looks, loaded to the brim with features, etc No negatives! (for those who think it is underpowered, you have a 1.4 engine..)
C segment - Manza. Not really an out and out winner like the other segments, but still one of the best sedans launched this year. Definitely VFM.
D segment - Superb. The room in this car can put any other <50 lac car to shame. Crazy amount of features (6.5 inch touchscreen, supersmooth 7 speed gearbox, dual boot, heck even an umbrella in the door). 1.8 TSI engine is a scorcher. VFM at 20 lacs(hard to believe isnt it).

sushanthr77 · 23rd December 2009, 17:36

TATA NANO for me.

Looks trendy and has a "cool" factor about it. It has a great image in people's minds! Though cheap, people are happy to be seen in it! Some how Tata has pulled out that image.

Hats off.

Cyrus43 · 23rd December 2009, 17:38

@dippy, The i20 was launched last year and not this year. So it cannot be a contender.

sen2009 · 23rd December 2009, 17:39

Tata Nano.

Along with all that is said, this car is going to Japan. To sell something Made in India in the World's centre of perfection is an achievement none has ever dreamt of. In this respect Nao would not only be Car of the Year, but also Car of Indian Automotive Histroy.

JVH · 23rd December 2009, 17:48

In 2009, the whole world saw what VALUE engineering is all about with the NANO.

Its cute looks, 'proper car' feel and the very fact that it is desi clinches the whole deal.

In fact 2009, saw some great car launches. It's a pity that all were launched in the same year as the NANO.

abhinav.s · 23rd December 2009, 17:49

Tata Nano!! Like GTO said, this car has character to it and makes everyone from the entry level car buyer to the luxury car buyer to buy one and show off!!

Aditya · 23rd December 2009, 17:51

For me, it's got to be the Chevrolet Cruze. The power, the looks, the cool interiors, the equipment and the service package at under 15 lakhs. Handling and clutch are its weak points.

naveenvenkatesh · 23rd December 2009, 17:55

Its NANO for me without a doubt. Its not just the car of the year but car of the decade for me! It has brought great respect to Tata and Indian Engineering prowess.

View Poll Results: Vote for the Team BHP COTY 2009
Tata Nano	406	38.37%
Maruti Ritz	46	4.35%
Fiat Grande Punto	160	15.12%
Premier Rio	2	0.19%
Tata Manza	63	5.95%
Honda Jazz	15	1.42%
Mahindra Xylo	13	1.23%
Fiat Linea	113	10.68%
Chevrolet Cruze	89	8.41%
Toyota Fortuner	105	9.92%
Skoda Superb	40	3.78%
Mercedes Benz E Class	6	0.57%
Voters: 1058. You may not vote on this poll

23rd December 2009, 17:14	#31
xPK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 266 Thanked: 16 Times	For me Nano it is. But that doesn't make any of the rest look smaller. I look at it as AUS scored 434, however SA came up scoring 439 to win the match. I would share runner-up trophy among i20, ritz, punto, linea, jazz, cruze, xylo, fortuner, manza and superb for setting new benchmarks in engineering intelligence. Though these have some issues like performance, ***, aesthetics or pricing issues, but each of these are engineering wonders. Hats off to all of those!
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23rd December 2009, 17:22	#32
Trapezio BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerala Posts: 640 Thanked: 63 Times	Simple answer - Tata Nano. Why? It has changed the way the world looked at cars. It has changed the way they looked at India. Working with automotive clients across continents I have a first hand experience on the respect this vehicle commands even in teams that work on cars 80 times expensive! Now, haven't you noticed? Any launch here including the Manza gets reported across the world. This is once in a life time car. They believed in themselves when everybody made fun (even thp - check some rickshaw comments on the thread) and proved all wrong.
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23rd December 2009, 17:23	#33
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,800 Times View My Garage	Has to be the best Thread .
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23rd December 2009, 17:25	#34
msharma_79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 262 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	The obvious choice is nano and agree with all, but we finally have a replacment of the trusted esteem in Manza (hopefully). you would not believe it now but try buying a car which appeals to your heart and mind both in the budget of 5 lacs and you will see. My vote Manza.
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23rd December 2009, 17:25	#35
HammerHead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goan in Pune Posts: 1,253 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	Tata Nano for "A Promise is a Promise" and no other car made an impact on so may car manufacturers as this one did. What I liked in it? The quality of the thing at the price it is offered and can comfortably accommodate 4 adults. C'mon just think of it, TATA has just 10 years experience in building cars.
	() Thanks

23rd December 2009, 17:30	#36
scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 193 Times	I am a Proud owner of the TATA NANO. A Salute to Mr. Ratan Tata. He has delivered what he promised. This will go down in History. Wish someone could help me take snaps of my car and upload here.
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23rd December 2009, 17:33	#37
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	My vote goes to Nano for the revolution in Indian market. Runner up goes to I20 and Punto .
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23rd December 2009, 17:35	#38
holysmoke BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 228 Thanked: 50 Times	A segment - The nano. You know why. B segment - i20. Fantastic car. Good Space, reliability, killer looks, loaded to the brim with features, etc No negatives! (for those who think it is underpowered, you have a 1.4 engine..) C segment - Manza. Not really an out and out winner like the other segments, but still one of the best sedans launched this year. Definitely VFM. D segment - Superb. The room in this car can put any other <50 lac car to shame. Crazy amount of features (6.5 inch touchscreen, supersmooth 7 speed gearbox, dual boot, heck even an umbrella in the door). 1.8 TSI engine is a scorcher. VFM at 20 lacs(hard to believe isnt it).
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23rd December 2009, 17:36	#39
sushanthr77 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mangalore / DXB Posts: 280 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	TATA NANO for me. Looks trendy and has a "cool" factor about it. It has a great image in people's minds! Though cheap, people are happy to be seen in it! Some how Tata has pulled out that image. Hats off.
	() Thanks

23rd December 2009, 17:38	#40
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	@dippy, The i20 was launched last year and not this year. So it cannot be a contender.
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23rd December 2009, 17:39	#41
sen2009 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 561 Thanked: 736 Times View My Garage	*Tata Nano*. Along with all that is said, this car is going to Japan. To sell something Made in India in the World's centre of perfection is an achievement none has ever dreamt of. In this respect Nao would not only be Car of the Year, but also Car of Indian Automotive Histroy.
	() Thanks

23rd December 2009, 17:48	#42
JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 209 Times	In 2009, the whole world saw what VALUE engineering is all about with the NANO. Its cute looks, 'proper car' feel and the very fact that it is desi clinches the whole deal. In fact 2009, saw some great car launches. It's a pity that all were launched in the same year as the NANO.
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23rd December 2009, 17:49	#43
abhinav.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B'lore,Coorg Posts: 2,778 Thanked: 1,284 Times	Tata Nano!! Like GTO said, this car has character to it and makes everyone from the entry level car buyer to the luxury car buyer to buy one and show off!!
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23rd December 2009, 17:51	#44
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18,816 Thanked: 81,270 Times View My Garage	For me, it's got to be the Chevrolet Cruze. The power, the looks, the cool interiors, the equipment and the service package at under 15 lakhs. Handling and clutch are its weak points.
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23rd December 2009, 17:55	#45
naveenvenkatesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US/India Posts: 352 Thanked: 161 Times	Its NANO for me without a doubt. Its not just the car of the year but car of the decade for me! It has brought great respect to Tata and Indian Engineering prowess.
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