SCOOP :1,00,000 Takiya (Tata Nano) details leaked

DocG · 13th March 2009, 19:01

the top speed is definately about right! These things were on our tail when we were on our way to Goa in a swift, they kept up with us till Kholapur doing about 100KM/h

It's a great looking car, the drivers tried to keep me from clicking, but i have a few pics, will post soon. there were 11 cars doing the rounds that day...

amulu10 · 13th March 2009, 19:06

wow great scoop man. did i miss something or are alloys offered in any variant ?
btw this car with a engine from zen could be be cheap drifting fuN!

OT:one thing that caught my eyes is that even the cheapest car in India offers fog lamps in certain variant yet a 10 lak car like NHC doesn't even offer it in any variant

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manson · 13th March 2009, 19:09

It seems this car is probably going to bring back hay days for those grey market agents for early delivery, just wondering what would be Maruti's next move.
Kudos Tata!

manson.

Volt · 13th March 2009, 19:13

Great scoop as always Sidindica and keep up the good work.

Though it looks a bit short on power, the car should be peppy enough given the low kerb weight (as has been noticed by many members who have seen the car being driven). The CX would make a great city car but the long waiting period could put off many.

Dippy · 13th March 2009, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Sorry to sound stupid but what is a Takiya? (Clearly you are not referring to a pillow or Ayesha)

Ayesha is not a Takiya anymore

Great scoop sid. I am really impressed with the Nano feature list. Nice to see things like tubeless tyres as standard amongst other things. This car is very special and I can't wait for it to hit showrooms. The TDs will have a long line for sure.

Kevciti · 13th March 2009, 19:27

Another great scoop from our very own undercover agent. Nice work Sid.

Wonder how much the top end will cost on road finally.

vnabhi · 13th March 2009, 19:37

Great news, Sid!

If DocC is to be believed, the Nano can surely go fast---to be frank, I never expected it to go beyond 60 kmph.

Very soon, traffic cops will be using a new benchmark for traffic congestion: pre-nano days and post-nano days!

neoonwheels · 13th March 2009, 19:46

Yesterday was driving behind TATA Nano for 10 min on my bike. Could not take photos. IMHO, the car engine was looking stressed even at 40 KMPH. May be the engine makes a lot of noise or else the insulation is not upto the mark.

No offence to the Nano but I felt the engine to be stressed and noisy.

vineethvazhayil · 13th March 2009, 19:48

Awesome scoop! way to go Sidindica!

rohan_fonseca · 13th March 2009, 19:56

Great job sidindica once again.
Now to look for that baleno engine to plonk in it

sids911 · 13th March 2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

Great job sidindica once again.
Now to look for that baleno engine to plonk in it

Can I plonk this engine in a Enfield chassis?

sidindica · 13th March 2009, 20:54

i love to remove the rear seats and install this:

pras.oct25 · 13th March 2009, 20:54

10 lakh bookings??? NASA should be informed. They need not worry about alien invasion anymore. Looks like the nano is going to invade the world instead! Perhaps tata's unique way of saving the world. With so many nano's lined up on the roads, everyone will start taking trains and cycles to all their desitnations cause there will be no place for any other car or bike. So less pollution and no global warming!

Yes Yes i know

theragingbull · 13th March 2009, 21:27

wat a scoop sid as usual! 23.6kpl is amazing! i think mileage & obviously price will be the USP of the nano.10 lac bookings! that would mean over a year of waiting period.Insane!

joshguy · 13th March 2009, 21:39

It looks really funny for having two different size of tyre's in a car.Also the engine bay opening is in the bumper?? it sounds odd.

13th March 2009, 19:01	#31
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	the top speed is definately about right! These things were on our tail when we were on our way to Goa in a swift, they kept up with us till Kholapur doing about 100KM/h It's a great looking car, the drivers tried to keep me from clicking, but i have a few pics, will post soon. there were 11 cars doing the rounds that day...
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13th March 2009, 19:06	#32
amulu10 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: detroit Posts: 243 Thanked: 20 Times	wow great scoop man. did i miss something or are alloys offered in any variant ? btw this car with a engine from zen could be be cheap drifting fuN! OT:one thing that caught my eyes is that even the cheapest car in India offers fog lamps in certain variant yet a 10 lak car like NHC doesn't even offer it in any variant .
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13th March 2009, 19:09	#33
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,283 Times View My Garage	It seems this car is probably going to bring back hay days for those grey market agents for early delivery, just wondering what would be Maruti's next move. Kudos Tata! manson.
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13th March 2009, 19:13	#34
Volt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 183 Thanked: 5 Times	Great scoop as always Sidindica and keep up the good work. Though it looks a bit short on power, the car should be peppy enough given the low kerb weight (as has been noticed by many members who have seen the car being driven). The CX would make a great city car but the long waiting period could put off many.
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13th March 2009, 19:27	#36
Kevciti BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 89 Thanked: 18 Times	Another great scoop from our very own undercover agent. Nice work Sid. Wonder how much the top end will cost on road finally.
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13th March 2009, 19:37	#37
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,995 Thanked: 2,423 Times View My Garage	Great news, Sid! If DocC is to be believed, the Nano can surely go fast---to be frank, I never expected it to go beyond 60 kmph. Very soon, traffic cops will be using a new benchmark for traffic congestion: pre-nano days and post-nano days!
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13th March 2009, 19:46	#38
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,071 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	Yesterday was driving behind TATA Nano for 10 min on my bike. Could not take photos. IMHO, the car engine was looking stressed even at 40 KMPH. May be the engine makes a lot of noise or else the insulation is not upto the mark. No offence to the Nano but I felt the engine to be stressed and noisy.
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13th March 2009, 19:48	#39
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,514 Thanked: 459 Times View My Garage	Awesome scoop! way to go Sidindica!
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13th March 2009, 19:56	#40
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Great job sidindica once again. Now to look for that baleno engine to plonk in it
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13th March 2009, 20:54	#42
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,341 Times	i love to remove the rear seats and install this: Attached Thumbnails
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13th March 2009, 20:54	#43
pras.oct25 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 665 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	10 lakh bookings??? NASA should be informed. They need not worry about alien invasion anymore. Looks like the nano is going to invade the world instead! Perhaps tata's unique way of saving the world. With so many nano's lined up on the roads, everyone will start taking trains and cycles to all their desitnations cause there will be no place for any other car or bike. So less pollution and no global warming! Yes Yes i know
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13th March 2009, 21:27	#44
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 649 Times View My Garage	wat a scoop sid as usual! 23.6kpl is amazing! i think mileage & obviously price will be the USP of the nano.10 lac bookings! that would mean over a year of waiting period.Insane!
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13th March 2009, 21:39	#45
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 110 Times	It looks really funny for having two different size of tyre's in a car.Also the engine bay opening is in the bumper?? it sounds odd.
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