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Tata Motors' $2k Nano: IT'S ABOUT TIME!!

Posted 35 months ago|13 comments|567 views
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TheLegendTomWing
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Philadelphia, PA
AHH it's about time, Tata Motors is now saying their little tiny, REALLY CHEAP ($2000) car will be arriving here in the U.S. in July (Cite 1). Watch out Detroit/Berlin/Tokyo! Personally, i feel this car is exactly what this country needs right now. And hey, if it is a piece of crap, who cares, because for two grand you can get a new one every year.

Also, according to CTV, the car was just launched in its native country, India, today (Cite 2).

The car will only be sold this year in limited release. The cars will be available on a lottery basis, under 100,000 will be available to American customers this year (Cite 1).

I didn't see any stats for American fuel economy, but looking at the pictures, i'll bet it'll be good (like smart car).

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Cite 1: Business Week: http://tinyurl.com/dyquyv
Cite 2: CTV: http://tinyurl.com/dc9gkw
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Coloranter Raver
Coloranter Raver
Denver, CO
35 months ago: Cool! But would people here be able to get repairs?
TheLegendTomWing
TheLegendTomWing
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Philadelphia, PA
35 months ago: I'm sure the repairs would be provided through the dealer network.
Chris D
Chris D
Seattle, WA
35 months ago: Since we can't go test drive one yet, it seems early to criticize, but I'm sure it will need improvements to pass U.S. safety regulations.
amishking
amishking
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Auburn, NY
35 months ago: Looks cool, but it won't pass American safety standards. I'll be afraid to get in an accident in a tuna fish can like that.
TheLegendTomWing
TheLegendTomWing
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Philadelphia, PA
35 months ago: Somehow the smart car passed, so i'll bet it has been tailored to pass. I can't imagine why it wouldn't, as long as there are Airbags, crumple zones, etc.
TheLegendTomWing
TheLegendTomWing
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Philadelphia, PA
35 months ago: I would love to buy one, maybe this summer if i can get my hands on one!
TheLegendTomWing
TheLegendTomWing
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Philadelphia, PA
35 months ago: Thought I'd share the link to HowTheWorldWork's addition to the Tata (haha, sounds dirty!): http://www.rantrave.com/Rant/Environmentalists-Hate-Cheap-Car.aspx

Enjoy!
TheLegendTomWing
TheLegendTomWing
 Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
35 months ago: Oh yeh! That would make an awesome plug-in.
TheLegendTomWing
TheLegendTomWing
 Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
35 months ago: Oh that would be SWEET. also, if i get one, I'm putting a MASSIVE wing on the back. Just for kicks, since the thing gets like 56 MPG anyways.

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