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Tata Nano is undoubtedly the world’s cheapest and the most anticipated car that comes from the stable of the third largest carmakers in the world: Tata Motors. Tata Nano was launched in Indian market on 23rd March, 2009. The launch of Tata Nano has been a milestone in the advancement of the Indian auto market. The launch of Tata Nano drew the attention of the world to the Indian automobile industry and thus Tata could realize the dream of manufacturing a car for an average Indian buyer. Tata Nano is the smallest car India has ever seen and it comes in market with its five variants.

Tata Indica Nano Std BSII is the base variant of Tata Nano which complies all the BSII emission norms. As regards the comfort and convenience Tata Nano Std BSII is a car that has been designed keeping in mind that the car compartment should offer enough head space and leg space to the customer. A very efficient engine which is a multi-fuel injection petrol type makes it special. It has been for the first time that a two-cylinder gasoline engine along with a balance shaft has been introduced in the car. Nano has been designed in such a manner that it maintains the weight under control; maximizes the car’s performance as regards the energy consumption and delivers high fuel efficiency.
Let’s check the all new Tata Nano with all its special features right here:

Exteriors

Tata Nano is a small hatchback model in the strictest sense of the term. However the exteriors of the car make it look elegant and regal. Tata has taken a lot of efforts to make Nano stylish like other premium small cars. Tata Nano is a four seater small hatchback model. The exterior dimensions of Tata Nano are - its length is 3,099mm, width with ORVM 1,652mm, its height is 1,652mm and its wheelbase is 2,230mm having the ground clearance of 180mm and minimum turning radius of 4.0 meters. The car comes in three attractive color shades: Ivory White, Summer Blue and Racing Red.Have a look at the salient features of the exteriors of Tata Nano Std BSII:

• Body Color Bumpers
• Body Color Door Handles
• Body Colored ORVM (Driver Side)
• Front and Rear Fog Lamps
• Stylish Wheel Covers
• Clear lens Headlamp & Tail Lamps
• High Mounted Tail Lamps
• Tinted Glasses,
• Aerokit,
• Front Wiper & Washer,
• Front Windshield,
• Roof Beading,
• Spoiler
• Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror

Interiors

Interiors of the car are as important as the exteriors and when it comes to the interiors of Nano Std BSII they give you the satisfaction of buying a decent car. You will certainly not get the things which are available in a dear deal. Still the interiors are impressive. A strong passenger compartment with many safety features like crumple zones, seat belts, intrusion-resistant doors, strong seats and anchorages, and the rear tailgate glass attached to the body of the car can be listed down as the main interior features of the car. Fabric upholstery and glove compartment are the other main features of the interiors of Nano Std BSII.

Performance

Tata Nano is a novel introduction to the Indian car market. All the five variants of Tata Nano are powered by a 0.6L, 624cc petrol engine which produces 35PS power and 48Nm torque. It is said that Tata Nano has pollution level lower than the two-wheelers which are being manufactured in India. This engine delivers excellent mileage so that Tata Nano can be considered the most fuel efficient car in Indian auto market. Excellent fuel efficiency of the car proves that Nano Std BSII is a car with very less CO2 emissions. It offers mileage around 19kmpl in the city while on highways it gives an excellent 26kmpl mileage.

As has been already mentioned, all the five variants of Tata Nano are powered by 0.6L, 624cc, 2-cylinder, MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) petrol engine with four speed manual gearbox. It has been for the first time in Indian automobile industry when a car is being powered by two cylinder gasoline engine. The 624cc power-plant of Tata Nano produces around 35PS power at 5250rpm and 48Nm of maximum torque at 2500~3500rpm. This small car engine churns out enough power to reach the mark of 100kmph with excellent fuel efficiency.

Overview

All in all Tata Nano Std BSII is a perfect choice for everyday use. You experience the great utility value of the car when you drive on the city roads and in the heavy city traffic. The car being a small hatchback and its turning radius being just of 4 meters, Nano Std BSII can be placed in the parking slots quite comfortably.

However the fuel tank of the car is small which can be called a major flaw of the car. As regards the power of the engine it is lesser than many other cars in the race today and this makes the car fit only for the city drives and not for the long routes. On longer journeys when you need the car to quickly attain the top speed, the car doesn’t give you a smooth driving experience and a lot of vibrations put a question mark on the stability of the car.

There have been a few instances when the car is found to have caught fire and it in turn has fueled the suspicion of the car buyers regarding the quality of the material used in the car. However many other reasons have been responsible for such mishaps and certainly not the quality of the material. The automobile experts opine that such unhappy incidents should not be wrongly taken as a generic issue and should not affect the sales of the car.

The Ex Showroom New Delhi Price of the Nano Std BS II is just Rs. 1,15,361 and taking into consideration the features invested in the make, it must be called a fine blend of quality and economy. Mr. Ratan Tata always wanted to make a car for an average Indian customer and so he did. Tata Nano Std BSII is indeed a common man’s car and becomes a good deal for a small Indian family.

Technical Specifications of Tata Nano Std BSII

Tata Nano Std BSII Engine
Engine Type 2 cylinder, MPFI
Engine Description - 0.6L 34.5bhp rear engine
Engine Displacement(cc) - 624
No. of Cylinders - 2
Maximum Power - 35 @ 5,250 (PS@rpm)
Maximum Torque - 4.8 @ 3,000+/-500 (kgm@rpm)
Valves Per Cylinder - 2
Fuel Supply System - MPFI
Bore x Stroke - 73.5 mm x 73.5 mm
Turbo Charger - No
Super Charger - No

Tata Nano Std BSII Transmission
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear box - 4 Speed
Drive Type - RWD
Overdrive - Yes
Synchronizers - Forward Gears Only

Tata Nano Std BSII Suspension System
Front Suspension - Independent, lower wishbone, McPherson strut
Rear Suspension - Independent,semi trailing arm with coil spring
ShockAbsorbers Type - Gas Filled

Tata Nano Std BSII Steering
Steering Type - Manual
Steering Gear Type - Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (wheel base) - 4.0 m

Tata Nano Std BSII Brake System
Front Brake Type - Drum
Rear Brake Type - Drum

Tata Nano Std BSII Performance
Top Speed - 105 kmph
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) - 12.6 Seconds

Tata Nano Std BSII Fuel
Mileage-City (kmpl) - 22.0
Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 26.0
Fuel Type - Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) - 15
Emission Norm Compliance - Bharat Stage II

Tata Nano Std BSII Tyres
Tyre Size - 135/70 R 12 (Front), 155/65 R 12 (Rear)
Tyre Type - Tubeless Radial Tyre
Wheel Size - 12 x 4 B

Tata Nano Std BSII Other Specifications
Seating Capacity - 4
No of Doors - 4

Tata Nano Std BSII Payload & Towing
Cargo Volume - 300 litres

General Tata Nano Std BSII Car Details
Country of Assembly - India
Country of Manufacture - India
Discontinuation Date - 1/1/2025
Introduction Date - 3/23/2009
Warranty Time - 18 months
Warranty Distance - 24000 km