Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK

Scorcher · 16th March 2012, 13:47

Tata Aria and Nano caught testing the UK by a Car Reader mag.

The Aria simply blends into the European backdrop. Me like!

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ashis89 · 16th March 2012, 14:18

Aria looks good even in UK shores,Nano looks like a plain jane Smart car.

CARDEEP · 16th March 2012, 14:48

It would be interesting to see what do we loose in the Nano as compared to UK version.

BANDHAV · 16th March 2012, 17:36

Both cars look identical to what we get here in India though the grill on the Aria seem to have more prominent vertical slats on grill.

Trim level on Nano seems precisely what we get here on 2012 LX model but this could be only the case with these Test Mules and maybe the actual sale model will sport different level of trims.

suhaas307 · 16th March 2012, 18:02

Apart from the mandatory airbags and ABS, I'm not sure what else would be included in the Nano. Better quality plastics, perhaps? One can only hope Tata introduces the Nano with safety kit in India. If you ask me, it's the Nano that needs it the most!

BANDHAV · 16th March 2012, 18:10

^^But that will significatnly bump the cost of Nano and will kill the price competitiveness of the car, I don't think it will be a clever thing to do for a car which started its journey as the cheapest car in the world.

suhaas307 · 16th March 2012, 18:19

^^ True. But tell me one thing. Do you think putting a 'price' on safety-features is justified? Every car in India should be equipped with some basic safety-features, IMO. Even if it's going to be more expensive. It's a small-price to pay, especially since it's 'life' that we're talking about here.

That said, how much more will the Nano cost in Britan, when compared to the prices of the car here in India? And would it be worth it, considering that one could buy a decent, used BMW or a reliable Honda at that price? I'm sure people are going to consider those options before they check out the Nano.

Bluengel180 · 16th March 2012, 18:40

Isnt this the Indian nano?what happened to nano Europa ?

directinjection · 16th March 2012, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Bluengel180

Isnt this the Indian nano?what happened to nano Europa ?

Tata tests even the India specific models in UK. Even Indigo was taken to UK for testing before its India launch a decade ago.

eq24 · 16th March 2012, 19:19

Tata has a Herculean task on its hand if it wants to enter the UK market with these two products. They have to make sure that both of these have the best kits possible at the cheapest price possible. Only then will they get a decent hold in the entry level segments. Also throwing in an extended 7 to 10 year warranty is not a bad option.

And God forbid a nano catches fire, well I dont even want to imagine what will happen to Tata in that case. Forget UK expansion it's world wide game over.

aparth · 16th March 2012, 20:05

Why are these cars being tested in the UK when they are meant to be driven on Indian roads and in Indian climatic conditions, or is the Aria being launched in UK as well?

wilful · 16th March 2012, 20:14

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

^^ True. But tell me one thing. Do you think putting a 'price' on safety-features is justified? Every car in India should be equipped with some basic safety-features, IMO. Even if it's going to be more expensive. It's a small-price to pay, especially since it's 'life' that we're talking about here.

Absolutely - I couldn't agree with you more! Every car should be equipped with safety features.
About bumping up the price - time was when cars had no power steering or aircon. Now I think most models sport these and buyers do not balk at the extra cost.

Will these UK models of Aria & Nano be superior in terms of crash worthiness vis a vis their Indian offerings?

suhaas307 · 16th March 2012, 20:40

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Originally Posted by wilful

Will these UK models of Aria & Nano be superior in terms of crash worthiness vis a vis their Indian offerings?

The Aria should be just okay, but the Nano? Not quite, I suppose. I'm sure Tata will take added measures, like re-enforcement and restrengthening the body-work, for the British market, if at all it is sold there.

wilful · 16th March 2012, 20:55

Yes - certainly a big if. IMO the Nano - well... it just might sell some numbers given the right pricing and quality. But the Aria? One is not sanguine there.

vinu_h · 17th March 2012, 08:37

I don't think the Top Gear fellows will make it easy for them but I believe that this really is a good time for Tata to introduce a < £5,000 OTR car in the EU. Despite the debt crisis, Tata will find many takers.

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BANDHAV Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,401 Thanked: 2,859 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK Both cars look identical to what we get here in India though the grill on the Aria seem to have more prominent vertical slats on grill. Trim level on Nano seems precisely what we get here on 2012 LX model but this could be only the case with these Test Mules and maybe the actual sale model will sport different level of trims.
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suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,255 Times	Re: Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK Apart from the mandatory airbags and ABS, I'm not sure what else would be included in the Nano. Better quality plastics, perhaps? One can only hope Tata introduces the Nano with safety kit in India. If you ask me, it's the Nano that needs it the most!
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BANDHAV Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,401 Thanked: 2,859 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK ^^But that will significatnly bump the cost of Nano and will kill the price competitiveness of the car, I don't think it will be a clever thing to do for a car which started its journey as the cheapest car in the world.
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suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,255 Times	Re: Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK ^^ True. But tell me one thing. Do you think putting a 'price' on safety-features is justified? Every car in India should be equipped with some basic safety-features, IMO. Even if it's going to be more expensive. It's a small-price to pay, especially since it's 'life' that we're talking about here. That said, how much more will the Nano cost in Britan, when compared to the prices of the car here in India? And would it be worth it, considering that one could buy a decent, used BMW or a reliable Honda at that price? I'm sure people are going to consider those options before they check out the Nano.
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eq24 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Crazy-gaon, NCR Posts: 376 Thanked: 312 Times	Tata has a Herculean task on its hand if it wants to enter the UK market with these two products. They have to make sure that both of these have the best kits possible at the cheapest price possible. Only then will they get a decent hold in the entry level segments. Also throwing in an extended 7 to 10 year warranty is not a bad option. And God forbid a nano catches fire, well I dont even want to imagine what will happen to Tata in that case. Forget UK expansion it's world wide game over.
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aparth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,341 Thanked: 1,708 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK Why are these cars being tested in the UK when they are meant to be driven on Indian roads and in Indian climatic conditions, or is the Aria being launched in UK as well?
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wilful Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 1,277 Thanked: 1,227 Times	Re: Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK Yes - certainly a big if. IMO the Nano - well... it just might sell some numbers given the right pricing and quality. But the Aria? One is not sanguine there. Last edited by wilful : 16th March 2012 at 21:09.
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vinu_h BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 521 Thanked: 825 Times	Re: Tata Aria and Nano caught testing in the UK I don't think the Top Gear fellows will make it easy for them but I believe that this really is a good time for Tata to introduce a < £5,000 OTR car in the EU. Despite the debt crisis, Tata will find many takers. Last edited by vinu_h : 17th March 2012 at 08:38.
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