Tata Nano: full test and review

TeddyBear · 4th September 2009, 19:11

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Originally Posted by s_pphilip

unbelievably detailed reveiw, Infact I strongly recommend that this post b read before u consider the road test of the nano. well Sid what do u actually do, i mean what is ur occupation, U seem 2 b immensly talented n d auto journo industry in India shud definitely b proud of u.
as always I was proud of this TATA product

We certainly proud about SidIndica, As he always brings surprise scoops.

Let him be a phantom, the ghost who walks (drives) across the Auto companies.

14000rpm · 4th September 2009, 20:47

now this is what i was looking for. this kinda review was missing in the magazines. kudos mate.

Joy · 5th September 2009, 15:28

Amazing Review sid. Very detailed. Nano will surely change the perspective of automobile world towards India.

I Think no one ever dreamt of making a car at this price point. Kudos to Tata for thinking and making it possible. We are all proud of it.

TheARUN · 1st December 2009, 06:02

Great review.

I used to see a few NANOs on the road now and then, but they seem to have all but disappeared.

TATA has to start full scale production to give justice to this car

Indizen010 · 15th March 2010, 23:02

Fantastic, most comprehensive review!

Thanks a million.

I'm reading this thread tonight, when I've decided to buy the Nano tomorrow morning!

mjothi · 18th July 2010, 08:07

Just saw this news .

Opt to ride in Nano instead of auto - Bangalore - City - The Times of India

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Transport minister R Ashoka on Saturday said the government is thinking of purchasing 10,000 Nano cars and renting them out in Bangalore.

Good initiative, I think. Atleast from pollution point.

But, knowing Bangalore govt in implementing anything so fast, lets see when this becomes reality

Indizen010 · 5th November 2010, 20:09

^^^ Can anyone provide an update on this Bangalore scheme?

MadTiger · 12th May 2011, 20:24

My Nano comes tomorrow!!

BoneCollector · 4th July 2011, 23:16

Hi sidindica,
Amazing review of an equally amazing car.I have just one query,Nano can wade through how deep water?My question might sound funny but then during monsoons,we have a feet of water on our roads at few places.

ramesh · 4th September 2011, 15:14

Hi Bone Collector , I happened to travel through very thick rains ( absolute no visibility despite wipers running full speed), I guess water accumulation on some patches of road was around 1 foot, most 2 wheelers and auto-rikshaws were stalling at the mid water pools , you will be surprised that my nano laughed the way all through those water patches.

silverado · 4th September 2011, 20:39

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Originally Posted by BoneCollector

Hi sidindica,
Amazing review of an equally amazing car.I have just one query,Nano can wade through how deep water?My question might sound funny but then during monsoons,we have a feet of water on our roads at few places.

PUNE was flooded in few areas due to rains and i have waded through water which was between 1-2 feet deep easily,also dont forget that NANO is pretty high on GC which stands @ 180mm, and exhaust is more than 1 feet above Ground.

abhjain · 4th September 2011, 22:01

Agreed, never faced any issues with my nano in water.

sallubhai · 7th September 2011, 06:44

Posting this on behalf of my friend who is awaiting his membership for approval.

He is based in Burdwan, West Bengal. As there is no dealer in Burdwan, so he bought his nano from Durgapur, West Bengal about 3 months back. Problem - Turn signal auto cut on the right side is not working and the knob for opening bonnet is broken.

He has visited a service center in Burdwan, and they have adviced for change of some part which is not available with them, surprisingly they said that he can get free replacement from dealer service point only and at other places he has to pay by himself. Is it true? It should be covered under warranty and warranty is in between the consumer and Tata motors not the particular dealer.

Please advice whether he should visit Durgapur or complain at Tata motors so that they make things available at Burdwan only, thanks

silverado · 8th September 2011, 07:21

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Originally Posted by sallubhai

Posting this on behalf of my friend who is awaiting his membership for approval.

He is based in Burdwan, West Bengal. As there is no dealer in Burdwan, so he bought his nano from Durgapur, West Bengal about 3 months back. Problem - Turn signal auto cut on the right side is not working and the knob for opening bonnet is broken.

He has visited a service center in Burdwan, and they have adviced for change of some part which is not available with them, surprisingly they said that he can get free replacement from dealer service point only and at other places he has to pay by himself. Is it true? It should be covered under warranty and warranty is in between the consumer and Tata motors not the particular dealer.

Please advice whether he should visit Durgapur or complain at Tata motors so that they make things available at Burdwan only, thanks

I had my AC blower changed free of cost with dealer, but they charged me 38rs for spray jet assembly which was not working.

Authorised service centre should do it for free.

teamveevee · 13th December 2011, 12:07

RATAN TATA had a dream of getting Indians off the motor bikes to which whole families precariously cling and into shiny new cars they could buy for 1 lakh (100,000) . Not sure how far this dream has become a reality. Also whether Nano is a success or dud is debatable. But definitely some bike/moped/cycle users turned to Nanos off late.
In Kerala, i see lot of lottery ticket sellers switched from bikes to Nano cars.

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Please post pictures if you see Nanos used as a replacement for bikes/mopeds/cycles in commercial use. Ratan Tata will be a happy person if he happened to see this thread....

4th September 2009, 20:47	#77
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,429 Thanked: 6,003 Times View My Garage	now this is what i was looking for. this kinda review was missing in the magazines. kudos mate.
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5th September 2009, 15:28	#78
Joy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 305 Thanked: 26 Times	Amazing Review sid. Very detailed. Nano will surely change the perspective of automobile world towards India. I Think no one ever dreamt of making a car at this price point. Kudos to Tata for thinking and making it possible. We are all proud of it.
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1st December 2009, 06:02	#79
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 972 Times View My Garage	Great review. I used to see a few NANOs on the road now and then, but they seem to have all but disappeared. TATA has to start full scale production to give justice to this car
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15th March 2010, 23:02	#80
Indizen010 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 171 Thanked: 0 Times	Fantastic, most comprehensive review! Thanks a million. I'm reading this thread tonight, when I've decided to buy the Nano tomorrow morning!
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5th November 2010, 20:09	#82
Indizen010 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 171 Thanked: 0 Times	^^^ Can anyone provide an update on this Bangalore scheme?
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12th May 2011, 20:24	#83
MadTiger BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WB-16, KA-05 Posts: 192 Thanked: 433 Times	Re: Tata Nano: full test and review My Nano comes tomorrow!!
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4th July 2011, 23:16	#84
BoneCollector Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: BIHAR Posts: 3,253 Thanked: 11,021 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano: full test and review Hi sidindica, Amazing review of an equally amazing car.I have just one query,Nano can wade through how deep water?My question might sound funny but then during monsoons,we have a feet of water on our roads at few places.
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4th September 2011, 15:14	#85
ramesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 99 Thanked: 17 Times	Re: Tata Nano: full test and review Hi Bone Collector , I happened to travel through very thick rains ( absolute no visibility despite wipers running full speed), I guess water accumulation on some patches of road was around 1 foot, most 2 wheelers and auto-rikshaws were stalling at the mid water pools , you will be surprised that my nano laughed the way all through those water patches.
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4th September 2011, 22:01	#87
abhjain BANNED Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 231 Thanked: 86 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Agreed, never faced any issues with my nano in water.
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7th September 2011, 06:44	#88
sallubhai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 113 Thanked: 68 Times	Re: Tata Nano: full test and review Posting this on behalf of my friend who is awaiting his membership for approval. He is based in Burdwan, West Bengal. As there is no dealer in Burdwan, so he bought his nano from Durgapur, West Bengal about 3 months back. Problem - Turn signal auto cut on the right side is not working and the knob for opening bonnet is broken. He has visited a service center in Burdwan, and they have adviced for change of some part which is not available with them, surprisingly they said that he can get free replacement from dealer service point only and at other places he has to pay by himself. Is it true? It should be covered under warranty and warranty is in between the consumer and Tata motors not the particular dealer. Please advice whether he should visit Durgapur or complain at Tata motors so that they make things available at Burdwan only, thanks
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13th December 2011, 12:07	#90
teamveevee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 155 Times	Nano - Replacing two wheelers RATAN TATA had a dream of getting Indians off the motor bikes to which whole families precariously cling and into shiny new cars they could buy for 1 lakh (100,000) . Not sure how far this dream has become a reality. Also whether Nano is a success or dud is debatable. But definitely some bike/moped/cycle users turned to Nanos off late. In Kerala, i see lot of lottery ticket sellers switched from bikes to Nano cars. Please post pictures if you see Nanos used as a replacement for bikes/mopeds/cycles in commercial use. Ratan Tata will be a happy person if he happened to see this thread....
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