World's cheapest car "nano" has been launched in India today, this is a good move, so that all people can atleast afford car, the price of the same is 8500-900 QR can u belive this,
all the guys look..... let me clear you frist India has 1 billion population for example if you have 100 billionaires on the top 100 but still its a shame bz the your population is one fourth of the world.... and wikipedia is the website where you can make your account and edit information freely... one more thing if india is rich why they have biggest slumbdog in Mumbai... Don't compare India with Qatar compare India with other country....
When you look at GDP per capita, India ranks at about 126 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita
No matter how you look at it, that makes India a poor country.
The fact that there are 4 Indian billionaires only makes matters more depressing and points to widespread inequality and systemic poverty.
India launched the world's cheapest cars because it is, unfortunately, currently one of the poorer (not richer) countries in the world. There would be no demand for such a cheap car if the country weren't poor, would there?
The self-styled ‘car for the masses’ is already on sale in its home market for the equivalent of £1,500, and is scheduled to reach us in 2011. Promising to be the cheapest four-seater car in Europe, the Nano has a lot resting on its tiny shoulders – so how does it shape up?
Well, although the rather awkward looks don’t inspire much confidence, the space inside certainly does. Four adults can sit comfortably in the spartan interior, while the quality of the plastic and fabric is better than expected. There’s only 135 litres of luggage space, but if you fold the rear seats, this increases to a more reasonable 500 litres.
Start up the Nano, and it sounds a bit like a lawnmower. Although the all-aluminium 35bhp 624cc two-cylinder engine uses a single balancer shaft, it’s not very smooth.
At idle, you can feel the unit rocking, and under hard acceleration its vibrations filter through to the cabin. As the Nano is a city car, Tata has made low-speed acceleration a priority. The sprint from 0-60mph takes an epic 30 seconds and top speed is a mere 65mph, but the very short first and second gears ensure it covers 0-40mph in a much more acceptable 10 seconds.
In urban environments, the newcomer acquits itself well. A turning circle of eight metres makes manoeuvring and parking very easy, and the steering is light, even without power assistance.
The weight is biased towards the rear, and the Nano wears 155/65 R12 tyres at the back and narrower 135/70 R12 rubber at the front. Turn into corners too quickly, and body roll is pronounced – a feature that’s made worse by flat seats which don’t hold you in position. But the car grips surprisingly well and handles safely enough, with predictable understeer at the limit. Drum brakes on all four wheels do a fairly decent job too, while the ride on the bumpy Indian roads of our test route felt firm without being really uncomfortable.
Considering its price, the new car comes generously equipped as standard. In India, top-spec versions – which cost the equivalent of £2,500 – get air-con, front electric windows and central locking. That seems basic by European standards, but it has to be remembered that the Nano has been designed to a price – and engineers have had to look for every possible compromise. As the next cheapest car in India costs £1,300 more, and the only vehicle to be priced lower is a motorcycle, they have pulledoff an incredible achievement.
When the Nano comes here, significant changes will be made. European-spec cars will benefit from a bigger, more powerful three-cylinder engine and a five-speed auto. Their driving dynamics and build quality will also be improved, and an opening glass hatch will enhance boot access. Standard equipment will be more comprehensive, too, with ABS, ESP and airbags included.
There’s the promise of an electric version, while Tata is aiming for a four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating – which would be an incredible achievement for a car that will cost less than £4,500 in the UK.
Our time in this Indian-spec model confirms that the Nano is basic. But so is its price. Tata has done an amazing job, and we’re confident the car will be far better by the time it arrives in Europe. All that matters then will be how many buyers are willing to take the plunge.
Rival: Perodua Kelisa
At £4,520, the Kelisa is currently the UK’s cheapest car. The four-seater features a 1.0-litre engine that returns 55mpg, and it sits in insurance group three – so it costs pennies to run. But the Nano should be even cheaper.
Launching the Nano on Monday, Tata Motors said that the car would deliver a fuel efficiency of 23.6 km per litre and have a top speed of 105 km per hour.
The company claimed that the car would reach a speed of 60 km in 8.3 seconds.
abunuha08....Qatar does not compare with India in Public Transport....not even 10 percent...
India already has one of the biggest Rail Network in the WORLD although it is the 7th largest country geographically. It also has a well entrenched Road Transport Network.
The plans of National Highway Authority of India are as under:
* Phase I: The Golden Quadrilateral (GQ; 5,846 km) connecting the four major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. (US$6.8 billion). As of January 2009 5,704 km of the intended 5,846 km has been 4 laned.
* Phase II: The North-South and East-West Corridor (NS-EW; 7,300 km) connecting Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, including spur from Salem to Kochi (Via Coimbatore), and Silchar in the east to Porbandar in the west. Total length of the network is 7,300 km. As of january 2009, 42% of the project had been completed and 44% of the project work is currently at progress. The final completion date to February 28, 2009 at a cost of Rs350 billion (US$8 billion).
* Phase III: The government recently approved NHDP-III to upgrade 12,109 km of national highways on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis.
* Phase IV: The government is considering widening 20,000 km of highway that were not part of Phase I, II, or III. Phase IV will convert existing single lane highways into two lanes with paved shoulders.
* Phase V: The plan calls for upgrade of about 5,000 km of four-lane roads, although the government has not yet identified the stretches.
* Phase VI: The government is working on constructing expressways that would connect major commercial and industrial townships.
It has already identified 400 km of Baroda-Mumbai section that would connect to the existing Baroda-Ahmedabad section.
The 334km Expressway between Chennai—Bangalore and 277 km Expressway between Kolkata—Dhanbad has been identified and feasibility study and DPR contract has been awarded by NHAI.
* Phase VII: This phase calls for improvements to city road networks by adding ring roads to enable easier connectivity with national highways to important cities. In addition, improvements will be made to stretches of national highways that require additional flyovers and bypasses given population and housing growth along the highways and increasing traffic. The government has not yet identified a firm investment plan for this phase. The 19-km long Chennai Port—Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway is being executed under this phase.
* 4-laning of 10,000 km (NHDP Phase- III) including 4,000 km that has been already approved. An accelerated road development programme for the North Eastern region.
* 2-laning with paved shoulders of 20,000 km of National Highways under NHDP Phase-IV.
* 6-laning of GQ and some other selected stretches covering 6,500 km under NHDP Phase-V.
* Development of 1,000 km of express ways under NHDP Phase-VI.
* Development of ring roads, bypasses, grade separators, service roads, etc. under NHDP Phase-VII.
* 4-laning of 10,000 km (NHDP Phase- III) including 4,000 km that has been already approved. An accelerated road development programme for the North Eastern region.
* 2-laning with paved shoulders of 20,000 km of National Highways under NHDP Phase-IV.
* 6-laning of GQ and some other selected stretches covering 6,500 km under NHDP Phase-V.
* Development of 1,000 km of express ways under NHDP Phase-VI.
* Development of ring roads, bypasses, grade separators, service roads, etc. under NHDP Phase-VII.
....more than 146,289 Km of roads will be developed in the comming 5 years!!!
kayani, please note that other than poor materials, inddian roads go thru a tough weather with rain and running water and heat too, even though not as hot as qatar mostly. Also, think about the National Permit trucks and tractors that go thru our rood.. please see industrial area roads.. they are worse than anywer in india..
its a nice car by the way you cannot compare Qatar with India.... India is a poor country and Qatar is world most richest country and also in India the roads are inproper and they use poor quality material to build the roads........
i used to think the Nano was a practical idea in INDIA only. However if u fiddle around with it from a Qatar point of view, its good as well. The people who have to walk and hitch hike to work can now afford these cars. They get to escape the harsh climatic conditions of JULY - AUGUST as well. I think it will be a great concept car for city drives and all in Qatar if introduced here. You also dont have to bleed infront of the bank for a loan, if sold at these rates.Right ??
as for issues of pollution raised by others - Thats something the producers can regulate and bring under control. As for taxes -- it was bound to rise anyway. This will be just an excuse. And yes, coming to what hms said..how many are readily using the public transprt already in Qatar. Hope Nano makes it good here !!!
those who are talking about public transport, how many of you are ready to use public transport available in Doha, it is easy to say difficult to practice,
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once available in Indonesia I will buy one for my dad. He will be very please. can't wait.
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one fourth of world population are Indians??... get your facts straight man...
all the guys look..... let me clear you frist India has 1 billion population for example if you have 100 billionaires on the top 100 but still its a shame bz the your population is one fourth of the world.... and wikipedia is the website where you can make your account and edit information freely... one more thing if india is rich why they have biggest slumbdog in Mumbai... Don't compare India with Qatar compare India with other country....
thalib01
When you look at GDP per capita, India ranks at about 126 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita
No matter how you look at it, that makes India a poor country.
The fact that there are 4 Indian billionaires only makes matters more depressing and points to widespread inequality and systemic poverty.
India launched the world's cheapest cars because it is, unfortunately, currently one of the poorer (not richer) countries in the world. There would be no demand for such a cheap car if the country weren't poor, would there?
Their comments:
The self-styled ‘car for the masses’ is already on sale in its home market for the equivalent of £1,500, and is scheduled to reach us in 2011. Promising to be the cheapest four-seater car in Europe, the Nano has a lot resting on its tiny shoulders – so how does it shape up?
Well, although the rather awkward looks don’t inspire much confidence, the space inside certainly does. Four adults can sit comfortably in the spartan interior, while the quality of the plastic and fabric is better than expected. There’s only 135 litres of luggage space, but if you fold the rear seats, this increases to a more reasonable 500 litres.
Start up the Nano, and it sounds a bit like a lawnmower. Although the all-aluminium 35bhp 624cc two-cylinder engine uses a single balancer shaft, it’s not very smooth.
At idle, you can feel the unit rocking, and under hard acceleration its vibrations filter through to the cabin. As the Nano is a city car, Tata has made low-speed acceleration a priority. The sprint from 0-60mph takes an epic 30 seconds and top speed is a mere 65mph, but the very short first and second gears ensure it covers 0-40mph in a much more acceptable 10 seconds.
In urban environments, the newcomer acquits itself well. A turning circle of eight metres makes manoeuvring and parking very easy, and the steering is light, even without power assistance.
The weight is biased towards the rear, and the Nano wears 155/65 R12 tyres at the back and narrower 135/70 R12 rubber at the front. Turn into corners too quickly, and body roll is pronounced – a feature that’s made worse by flat seats which don’t hold you in position. But the car grips surprisingly well and handles safely enough, with predictable understeer at the limit. Drum brakes on all four wheels do a fairly decent job too, while the ride on the bumpy Indian roads of our test route felt firm without being really uncomfortable.
Considering its price, the new car comes generously equipped as standard. In India, top-spec versions – which cost the equivalent of £2,500 – get air-con, front electric windows and central locking. That seems basic by European standards, but it has to be remembered that the Nano has been designed to a price – and engineers have had to look for every possible compromise. As the next cheapest car in India costs £1,300 more, and the only vehicle to be priced lower is a motorcycle, they have pulledoff an incredible achievement.
When the Nano comes here, significant changes will be made. European-spec cars will benefit from a bigger, more powerful three-cylinder engine and a five-speed auto. Their driving dynamics and build quality will also be improved, and an opening glass hatch will enhance boot access. Standard equipment will be more comprehensive, too, with ABS, ESP and airbags included.
There’s the promise of an electric version, while Tata is aiming for a four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating – which would be an incredible achievement for a car that will cost less than £4,500 in the UK.
Our time in this Indian-spec model confirms that the Nano is basic. But so is its price. Tata has done an amazing job, and we’re confident the car will be far better by the time it arrives in Europe. All that matters then will be how many buyers are willing to take the plunge.
Rival: Perodua Kelisa
At £4,520, the Kelisa is currently the UK’s cheapest car. The four-seater features a 1.0-litre engine that returns 55mpg, and it sits in insurance group three – so it costs pennies to run. But the Nano should be even cheaper.
Nano is as big or small as a Suzuki Alto......never seen Alto flipping when a landcruizer passes by at 170kmph!!!
Launching the Nano on Monday, Tata Motors said that the car would deliver a fuel efficiency of 23.6 km per litre and have a top speed of 105 km per hour.
The company claimed that the car would reach a speed of 60 km in 8.3 seconds.
I'd like to see this NaNo on Qatari roads, just wait till a Land Cruiser passes by, it might over turn with the wind :p
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exactly...in top 10 richest people in the world...there are 4 indians...!!!
need to correct you on your remark "India is a poor country".....
just because the khadama and drivers working in your house are poor does not make the country poor..
please keep updated on your general world economy!!
so mufy why you are here ............. then go to your country...
abunuha08....Qatar does not compare with India in Public Transport....not even 10 percent...
India already has one of the biggest Rail Network in the WORLD although it is the 7th largest country geographically. It also has a well entrenched Road Transport Network.
The plans of National Highway Authority of India are as under:
* Phase I: The Golden Quadrilateral (GQ; 5,846 km) connecting the four major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. (US$6.8 billion). As of January 2009 5,704 km of the intended 5,846 km has been 4 laned.
* Phase II: The North-South and East-West Corridor (NS-EW; 7,300 km) connecting Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, including spur from Salem to Kochi (Via Coimbatore), and Silchar in the east to Porbandar in the west. Total length of the network is 7,300 km. As of january 2009, 42% of the project had been completed and 44% of the project work is currently at progress. The final completion date to February 28, 2009 at a cost of Rs350 billion (US$8 billion).
* Phase III: The government recently approved NHDP-III to upgrade 12,109 km of national highways on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis.
* Phase IV: The government is considering widening 20,000 km of highway that were not part of Phase I, II, or III. Phase IV will convert existing single lane highways into two lanes with paved shoulders.
* Phase V: The plan calls for upgrade of about 5,000 km of four-lane roads, although the government has not yet identified the stretches.
* Phase VI: The government is working on constructing expressways that would connect major commercial and industrial townships.
It has already identified 400 km of Baroda-Mumbai section that would connect to the existing Baroda-Ahmedabad section.
The 334km Expressway between Chennai—Bangalore and 277 km Expressway between Kolkata—Dhanbad has been identified and feasibility study and DPR contract has been awarded by NHAI.
* Phase VII: This phase calls for improvements to city road networks by adding ring roads to enable easier connectivity with national highways to important cities. In addition, improvements will be made to stretches of national highways that require additional flyovers and bypasses given population and housing growth along the highways and increasing traffic. The government has not yet identified a firm investment plan for this phase. The 19-km long Chennai Port—Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway is being executed under this phase.
* 4-laning of 10,000 km (NHDP Phase- III) including 4,000 km that has been already approved. An accelerated road development programme for the North Eastern region.
* 2-laning with paved shoulders of 20,000 km of National Highways under NHDP Phase-IV.
* 6-laning of GQ and some other selected stretches covering 6,500 km under NHDP Phase-V.
* Development of 1,000 km of express ways under NHDP Phase-VI.
* Development of ring roads, bypasses, grade separators, service roads, etc. under NHDP Phase-VII.
* 4-laning of 10,000 km (NHDP Phase- III) including 4,000 km that has been already approved. An accelerated road development programme for the North Eastern region.
* 2-laning with paved shoulders of 20,000 km of National Highways under NHDP Phase-IV.
* 6-laning of GQ and some other selected stretches covering 6,500 km under NHDP Phase-V.
* Development of 1,000 km of express ways under NHDP Phase-VI.
* Development of ring roads, bypasses, grade separators, service roads, etc. under NHDP Phase-VII.
....more than 146,289 Km of roads will be developed in the comming 5 years!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Highways_Development_Project
...those who dont have shares of Tata Motors it is an excellent time to buy it at Rs 165 per share (QR 12)
kayani, please note that other than poor materials, inddian roads go thru a tough weather with rain and running water and heat too, even though not as hot as qatar mostly. Also, think about the National Permit trucks and tractors that go thru our rood.. please see industrial area roads.. they are worse than anywer in india..
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its a nice car by the way you cannot compare Qatar with India.... India is a poor country and Qatar is world most richest country and also in India the roads are inproper and they use poor quality material to build the roads........
As per the currency rate today, we can say, the TATA NANO car costs only 7500 QR.
The Chairman of the compnay has alreaedy declared that it has got all the basic amenities, but dont expect for fancy-luxury items.
It will be like flying in AIR ARABIA... but it worth, those who wish to do it
Kudos, RATAN TATA
i used to think the Nano was a practical idea in INDIA only. However if u fiddle around with it from a Qatar point of view, its good as well. The people who have to walk and hitch hike to work can now afford these cars. They get to escape the harsh climatic conditions of JULY - AUGUST as well. I think it will be a great concept car for city drives and all in Qatar if introduced here. You also dont have to bleed infront of the bank for a loan, if sold at these rates.Right ??
as for issues of pollution raised by others - Thats something the producers can regulate and bring under control. As for taxes -- it was bound to rise anyway. This will be just an excuse. And yes, coming to what hms said..how many are readily using the public transprt already in Qatar. Hope Nano makes it good here !!!
This car only runs 70 k/hr. Can they add more speed upto 110 k/hr for Q.R. 15,000?
those who are talking about public transport, how many of you are ready to use public transport available in Doha, it is easy to say difficult to practice,
It came out at the right time.....during recession.
Low price....so everybody can afford it...and thus opening a lot of job opportunities...
Imagine the number of service station & ancillary industry that it will open....and imagine the no of people that will be recruited....
I sure am going to buy one.
It is true Zayed,
We can introduce and import more cars on Roads, at the meantime we can't make Roads that easy. WE know in Qatar
how many years they are taking to complete a road project, then in India it will be more burden.
A proper planning will be necessary in this field.
best regards,
Exactly Zayd.
Rather than invest in public transport... let's encourage more people to drive cars.
The end result will be traffic chaos and an increase in taxes to cover the cost of upgrading the road network to accomodate the extra vehicles.
And let's not forget the extra emissions from all those vehicles.
yeah great move...now everyone can afford a car...let's rejoice as another 4 billion cars crowd the streets.
Please read the price as 8500-9000QR instead of 8500-900 QR sorry for the mistake