Test-Driven : Tata Nano!

safari_lover · 23rd March 2009, 18:51

Wow! That's one hell of a scoop.
But, if I think about it, it's logical that the first review is posted at Team-BHP, since it is here that we saw the first pictures of Nano :-).

Looks like Nano is all set to rule the roads!

MileCruncher · 23rd March 2009, 19:04

Good to know the positive report about the NANO. I also would like to get the TD when I get the time.

to Tata Motors and Ratan Tata for making the dream of car ownership so accessible to so many Indians. This is just like what Air Deccan did to the aviation sector. Only TM doesnot mess it up like Dhakkan did in terms of Customer Service.

ishotmydog · 23rd March 2009, 19:16

wow! a review of the nano before its launch. its pretty amazing to know that it drives well despite the price, i was not sure it would. but i ve been proven wrong and i m glad i have been.

BenjiRoss · 23rd March 2009, 19:17

The fact that it is better than the Maruti800 is all it takes to be a winner.
While it is too early to say it will only be after a lot of Nanos hit the road that safety and other issues can be commented on.
Lets keep our fingers crossed.

TeddyBear · 23rd March 2009, 19:25

Nice review from the Team-Bhpian.

Another one from Zigwheels

Tata Nano Test Drive - Zigwheels.com

Dippy · 23rd March 2009, 19:30

Great first hand review. The LX has features which are absent even in cars like the Alto today. The review looks promising too. This car is going to turn heads even more than exotics on our roads now. It is the perfect City car. Smaller than the 800 but more spacious. And its a looker.

Ratan Tata you are the man of the moment. India is proud of you. I would love to have one in my garage just for the patriotism.

I wish I could attend this launch. It is more special than any other car launch so far.

jaysmokesleaves · 23rd March 2009, 19:30

@ GTO > Awesome scoop! Thanks!

One Nano for me too!
Errr.. Make that 2 please!

vinaydas · 23rd March 2009, 19:35

Great review.
but i think comparing a 2009 car to a one made around 1984 (although it has a fair bit of changes since its launch here in 84) even though it is its cheapest competitor is not quit fair in my opinion.
To think maruthi also plays around with its badging to make profits in india like skoda.
I was just checking out the alto in wiki.It shows the current A-star as the alto.

but any ways i feel proud that i can buy a car with my own pocket money

(obviously money saved over a period of time ^ ^)

maddy42 · 23rd March 2009, 19:36

Great review and excellent writeup.

Kudos Mr Tata. You have made us feel proud.

JayPrashanth · 23rd March 2009, 19:36

Awesome scoop GTO and Anonymous.

Jai ho Ratan Tata. "A Promise is a Promise" What an iconic statement that. And who better than Ratan Tata to deliver on that. I'm feeling so patriotic. Jai Hind

streetrage911 · 23rd March 2009, 19:40

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Originally Posted by JayPrashanth

Awesome scoop GTO and Anonymous.

Jai ho Ratan Tata. "A Promise is a Promise" What an iconic statement that. And who better than Ratan Tata to deliver on that. I'm feeling so patriotic. Jai Hind

Just Like in Germany Volkswagen was termed as 'People's Car'....Tata has done it in India. Mr. Ratan Tata : You are a real Hero.

Jai Hind

Ice · 23rd March 2009, 19:49

This is brilliant! Mr. Tata, take a bow.

I have one question for Tata Motors though: with the expected demand for this 4-wheeled wonder, how have Tata equipped their Service network? I assume that there will be a huge increase in the number of cars flowing in and out of the many Tata service stations in the country. Chance for a separate, Nano-specific service network maybe?

frankmehta · 23rd March 2009, 19:51

Kudos to TATA. a big thumbs down to the WB government for the singur fracas and their inability to control things, hence delaying the production of the Nanos. mom just said we should buy one just for the heck of it. if this is the way all the people are going to think, then we should expect a traffic jam at every nukkad :-P

greenhorn · 23rd March 2009, 19:58

a promise is a promise ?

well tata QC is spotty at best. God knows to what levels they might have compromised on the QC to get it built to this cost. The vista got rave reviews at first, and the problems have started showing up.

I guess first time car owners wouldnt mind, and numerous tata vehicle issues have helped other manufacturers also lower their standards , and make them look acceptable.

Manufacturing and selling to a price is good, but i think lowering the bar is not something to be proud of. God forbid what happens when nanos with issues start flooding tata service centers

I'm not trying to bash tata , and I'd love to be proved wrong.

Dussey · 23rd March 2009, 20:10

Kudos to Team BHP for THE TEST & FIRST IMPRESSIONS and thanks to the good soul who posted it though anon . The suspense is over !

23rd March 2009, 18:51	#46
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	Wow! That's one hell of a scoop. But, if I think about it, it's logical that the first review is posted at Team-BHP, since it is here that we saw the first pictures of Nano :-). Looks like Nano is all set to rule the roads! Last edited by safari_lover : 23rd March 2009 at 18:52.
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23rd March 2009, 19:04	#47
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 589 Times View My Garage	Good to know the positive report about the NANO. I also would like to get the TD when I get the time. to Tata Motors and Ratan Tata for making the dream of car ownership so accessible to so many Indians. This is just like what Air Deccan did to the aviation sector. Only TM doesnot mess it up like Dhakkan did in terms of Customer Service.
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23rd March 2009, 19:16	#48
ishotmydog BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 593 Thanked: 18 Times	wow! a review of the nano before its launch. its pretty amazing to know that it drives well despite the price, i was not sure it would. but i ve been proven wrong and i m glad i have been.
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23rd March 2009, 19:17	#49
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 1,330 Times	The fact that it is better than the Maruti800 is all it takes to be a winner. While it is too early to say it will only be after a lot of Nanos hit the road that safety and other issues can be commented on. Lets keep our fingers crossed.
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23rd March 2009, 19:25	#50
TeddyBear BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: horamavu Posts: 409 Thanked: 41 Times	Nice review from the Team-Bhpian. Another one from Zigwheels Tata Nano Test Drive - Zigwheels.com
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23rd March 2009, 19:30	#51
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	Great first hand review. The LX has features which are absent even in cars like the Alto today. The review looks promising too. This car is going to turn heads even more than exotics on our roads now. It is the perfect City car. Smaller than the 800 but more spacious. And its a looker. Ratan Tata you are the man of the moment. India is proud of you. I would love to have one in my garage just for the patriotism. I wish I could attend this launch. It is more special than any other car launch so far.
	() Thanks

23rd March 2009, 19:30	#52
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,452 Times	@ GTO > Awesome scoop! Thanks! One Nano for me too! Errr.. Make that 2 please!
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23rd March 2009, 19:35	#53
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	Great review. but i think comparing a 2009 car to a one made around 1984 (although it has a fair bit of changes since its launch here in 84) even though it is its cheapest competitor is not quit fair in my opinion. To think maruthi also plays around with its badging to make profits in india like skoda. I was just checking out the alto in wiki.It shows the current A-star as the alto. but any ways i feel proud that i can buy a car with my own pocket money (obviously money saved over a period of time ^ ^) Last edited by vinaydas : 23rd March 2009 at 19:41.
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23rd March 2009, 19:36	#54
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Great review and excellent writeup. Kudos Mr Tata. You have made us feel proud.
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23rd March 2009, 19:36	#55
JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	Awesome scoop GTO and Anonymous. Jai ho Ratan Tata. "A Promise is a Promise" What an iconic statement that. And who better than Ratan Tata to deliver on that. I'm feeling so patriotic. Jai Hind
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23rd March 2009, 19:49	#57
Ice BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Blr/Chn Posts: 362 Thanked: 348 Times	This is brilliant! Mr. Tata, take a bow. I have one question for Tata Motors though: with the expected demand for this 4-wheeled wonder, how have Tata equipped their Service network? I assume that there will be a huge increase in the number of cars flowing in and out of the many Tata service stations in the country. Chance for a separate, Nano-specific service network maybe?
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23rd March 2009, 19:51	#58
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	Kudos to TATA. a big thumbs down to the WB government for the singur fracas and their inability to control things, hence delaying the production of the Nanos. mom just said we should buy one just for the heck of it. if this is the way all the people are going to think, then we should expect a traffic jam at every nukkad :-P
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23rd March 2009, 19:58	#59
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	a promise is a promise ? well tata QC is spotty at best. God knows to what levels they might have compromised on the QC to get it built to this cost. The vista got rave reviews at first, and the problems have started showing up. I guess first time car owners wouldnt mind, and numerous tata vehicle issues have helped other manufacturers also lower their standards , and make them look acceptable. Manufacturing and selling to a price is good, but i think lowering the bar is not something to be proud of. God forbid what happens when nanos with issues start flooding tata service centers I'm not trying to bash tata , and I'd love to be proved wrong.
	() Thanks

23rd March 2009, 20:10	#60
Dussey BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 253 Thanked: 177 Times View My Garage	What car ? The Nano !! Kudos to Team BHP for THE TEST & FIRST IMPRESSIONS and thanks to the good soul who posted it though anon . The suspense is over !
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