Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review

Sawyer · 26th November 2013, 15:50

Not really, the improvements are a combination of cosmetic and ergonomic.
In addition: The steering wheel diameter is slightly more to reduce turning effort.
And there is additional ventilation at the rear to dissipate engine heat better.
But it is a fantastic little car, and after 1100 kms, I am a happy user.

GrammarNazi · 26th November 2013, 17:06

After 3 years & 15,000km, I'm delighted by this amazing little contraption. Till date I've barely spent on maintenance, maybe totalling 1k max. I've only spent on fuel. Everything was covered either under warranty or AMC. Although I was on a shoestring student budget, I've had some of the best times travelling even upto 550kms in a day on all kinds of terribly crazy roads on some highways, and touchwood, it's still hasn't failed me.

My warranty expired this August, but I'm still as confident as ever, that if need be, I can take it wherever there's anything close to what resembles as a road.

People feel the Nano isn't doing well, but 3 of my neighbours have bought Nano's after me, 2 of my friends dads use it to get out of the congested parts of Bangalore (both quite affluent). The Nano has proved its mettle amongst all of them for its practicality and simplicity.

S_U_N · 26th November 2013, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Not really, the improvements are a combination of cosmetic and ergonomic.

So, does it make sense to pick up a 2012 used Nano or go for the 2013 new one?

@GrammarNazi: Are consumables (e.g. engine oil) covered in the AMC?
What are the service intervals?

Sawyer · 26th November 2013, 20:17

A personal decision, that. Best to see both and see if the differences are worth the extra price.
Since I was buying the LX, I preferred the 2013. If I was buying a CX, I would probably have chosen the 2012.
The AMC covers all consumables. After the first service at 1000kms, every 12 months/10000kms.

honeybee · 26th November 2013, 23:19

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Originally Posted by S_U_N

So, does it make sense to pick up a 2012 used Nano or go for the 2013 new one?

The improvements in the 2013 models cannot be retrofitted into the 2012 cars. So if you want that extra ventilation for your engine, four speakers as standard fare with an in-dash music system with phone integration, an external antenna for better reception and want the power window buttons to be available at your touch and not at your stretch, go for the 2013 model.

mgh · 5th December 2013, 18:39

They finally nixed the fog lamps saying that electrical system won't take the load.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post3270422

The car is trouble free to start with. The petrol bunk we use is one kilometre away, so tyres are cold when air is filled.

VMG · 7th December 2013, 17:26

I heard Nano is coming with power steering from next year. Is it true?

john doe · 9th December 2013, 00:21

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Originally Posted by mgh

They finally nixed the fog lamps saying that electrical system won't take the load.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post3270422

I am unsure what the connection between the link and your statement about the fog lamps is.
Anyway, fog lamps have been dropped on all LX models from when? I saw them on a brand new Nano just last week.

S.MJet · 11th December 2013, 14:28

Much awaited Nano with power steering to be launched on 15th Jan'14.

As per Autocar India new Nano will be named as Nano Twist and will be priced appx 15K more than the current top end LX.

Source:
http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...15-367311.aspx

Aditya · 11th December 2013, 19:11

Tata will launch the Twist variant of the Nano on 15 January 2014. The Twist comes equiped with power steering and will cost Rs. 15,000 more than the current top-of-the-line LX variant.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

nijelj · 11th December 2013, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aditya

Tata will launch the Twist variant of the Nano on 15 January 2014. The Twist comes equiped with power steering and will cost Rs. 15,000 more than the current top-of-the-line LX variant.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

After seeing this,I asked a friend of mine at Tata ERC. He was like "pfah! Nothing like that is happening.Someone has misled you." But then he was too fast in denying such a development...
I would be standing first in a line for a power steering Nano.
Hope they release one soon!

Steeroid · 11th December 2013, 20:22

People are really spoilt these days - why would you need power steering on a Nano of all vehicles? All it takes to use a non-PS vehicle is a bit of common sense - don't try to turn the wheel while the vehicle is static.

sakthivelm · 11th December 2013, 20:26

Add to the point, we lived with maruti 800 without power steering for decades. Maruti 800 is heavier and a front mounted engine car to boot.

nijelj · 11th December 2013, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

People are really spoilt these days - why would you need power steering on a Nano of all vehicles? All it takes to use a non-PS vehicle is a bit of common sense - don't try to turn the wheel while the vehicle is static.

Same thing that I tell anyone when they frown on hearing that there's no power steering on my nano.
My wife had an elbow operation, so she can't share the Nano now.So am looking forward to ps version.

mints21 · 12th December 2013, 10:36

The increase in price coupled with power steering will bring this car closer to Alto in terms of pricing. This may result in drift of choice from Tata Nano to Maruti which is a time tested brand. Only those of us, who want a real taste of Nano, who are fond of trying new things and have already tried their hands on Maruti would be the actual buyers.

26th November 2013, 15:50	#646
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review Not really, the improvements are a combination of cosmetic and ergonomic. In addition: The steering wheel diameter is slightly more to reduce turning effort. And there is additional ventilation at the rear to dissipate engine heat better. But it is a fantastic little car, and after 1100 kms, I am a happy user. Last edited by Sawyer : 26th November 2013 at 15:51.
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26th November 2013, 17:06	#647
GrammarNazi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,419 Thanked: 3,490 Times	After 3 years & 15,000km, I'm delighted by this amazing little contraption. Till date I've barely spent on maintenance, maybe totalling 1k max. I've only spent on fuel. Everything was covered either under warranty or AMC. Although I was on a shoestring student budget, I've had some of the best times travelling even upto 550kms in a day on all kinds of terribly crazy roads on some highways, and touchwood, it's still hasn't failed me. My warranty expired this August, but I'm still as confident as ever, that if need be, I can take it wherever there's anything close to what resembles as a road. People feel the Nano isn't doing well, but 3 of my neighbours have bought Nano's after me, 2 of my friends dads use it to get out of the congested parts of Bangalore (both quite affluent). The Nano has proved its mettle amongst all of them for its practicality and simplicity. Last edited by GrammarNazi : 26th November 2013 at 17:09.
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26th November 2013, 20:17	#649
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review A personal decision, that. Best to see both and see if the differences are worth the extra price. Since I was buying the LX, I preferred the 2013. If I was buying a CX, I would probably have chosen the 2012. The AMC covers all consumables. After the first service at 1000kms, every 12 months/10000kms.
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5th December 2013, 18:39	#651
mgh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review They finally nixed the fog lamps saying that electrical system won't take the load. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post3270422 The car is trouble free to start with. The petrol bunk we use is one kilometre away, so tyres are cold when air is filled.
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VMG BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 344 Thanked: 34 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review I heard Nano is coming with power steering from next year. Is it true?
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11th December 2013, 14:28	#654
S.MJet BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 670 Thanked: 1,182 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review Much awaited Nano with power steering to be launched on 15th Jan'14. As per Autocar India new Nano will be named as Nano Twist and will be priced appx 15K more than the current top end LX. Source: http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...15-367311.aspx
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11th December 2013, 19:11	#655
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,917 Thanked: 77,403 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review Tata will launch the Twist variant of the Nano on 15 January 2014. The Twist comes equiped with power steering and will cost Rs. 15,000 more than the current top-of-the-line LX variant. Link to Team-BHP News Article
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11th December 2013, 20:22	#657
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review People are really spoilt these days - why would you need power steering on a Nano of all vehicles? All it takes to use a non-PS vehicle is a bit of common sense - don't try to turn the wheel while the vehicle is static.
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11th December 2013, 20:26	#658
sakthivelm Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tirupur Posts: 15 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review Add to the point, we lived with maruti 800 without power steering for decades. Maruti 800 is heavier and a front mounted engine car to boot.
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12th December 2013, 10:36	#660
mints21 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: India Posts: 840 Thanked: 1,409 Times	Re: Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review The increase in price coupled with power steering will bring this car closer to Alto in terms of pricing. This may result in drift of choice from Tata Nano to Maruti which is a time tested brand. Only those of us, who want a real taste of Nano, who are fond of trying new things and have already tried their hands on Maruti would be the actual buyers.
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