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Will the Tata Nano car reach the US or Europe?

By: Daniel Chubb | January 12, 2008 | 27 Comments

Tata Nano car

Following on from Peters post about industry comments sounding on Tata Motors Nano Car, we have heard a lot of feedback from people all around the world.

The world’s cheapest car “The Tata Nano” is making news everywhere, but could this car see the light of day in North America or Europe.

How safe is the Tata Nano compared to western automotives, would it pass our tests and even if it did then this car would surely put some of the big named car brands out of business.

Do you think the Tata Nano car could reach the US or Europe and would it be a good thing to shake up the auto industry?

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  • Andrew Cohen

    It will be a good idea if its available here in Europe. It may cost a little more than US $2500. But Its launch will shake up the world motoring prices. The launch of TATA Nano is truly historic.

  • Bikram

    Why not? We should have this car here in America. I believe it may cost around $5000.00 to upgrade the car to meet our standard, but even then it is cheap, and greener than our SUV and all the other cars in the market. Tata nano is the way to make the world green.

  • H Scott

    Looks great. I am ready to be a dealer, or at least put my “$99″ reservation fee for a new less expensive “Smart Car”. It is time we look to smaller cars. If 30,000 people put down $99 on a $14,000 SMART CAR, more will want a $5,000.00 NANO, if Apple does not sue them

  • Russell W.

    They would be needed to meet goverment mandated equipment.Obd 2 emissions,anti lock brakes,suplemental restrain systems,tire pressure monitor system,5 m.p.h bumpers,and,and and.I feel we do need a “green” affordable safe alternative but a passenger automobile at the price of a golf cart is not possible.

  • http://msn.com Tyler

    I really want that car man. i don’t have alot of money and that thing is so fuel efficient. i hope they bring it to the us

  • KALI

    hell yes, Iam a single mom of two we have to ride the crappy bus system, a car for the low income would be great.

  • Ken

    Heck yeah, I am a single dad of 2 and more importantly the car is a great idea to.

  • Wess

    Im allready in love with this car.We drive a chev calv.@38mpg.and a lincoln at 18mpg as a 2nd.Im a mechanic have been for over 20 years.ive thought about building a car like this for years.but by the time it passes all the epa and gas company codes.we want be able to aford it here in the USA.i used to have an Izusu I mark that got 41mpg.wishing now we had it back.we spend aprox.20% of our income on fuel.with home heating oil up to over 3 bucks a gal.and gas at 3 bucks a gal.oil companys has us by the balls.

  • Dennie

    I need two new cars for my daughters who are graduating college. I would definitely buy two of these cars.

  • sameer

    hello friends, I am from india and i want to tell all of you that this nano car meets indian and european standards for safety.nano car is people’s people.

  • AJ

    Car has only 33hp. 0.6 litre engine. many parts not welded but glued together. 2cylinder. can hold only 8 gallons or roughly 400 miles in cities and 480 miles on highways in one fillup.

    Only very basic safety features.

    0-43mph in 14 seconds
    max speed – 60-65mph

    Car can make a mark in the middle income markets if there is atleast 50% improvement.
    To make a mark in US market, it wuld probably require 150% improvement and when gas prices hit $6/gallon… probably 5-6 years away.

  • Johnson

    Is there any chance to get the Nano here at Australia? If so, I will surely take a dealership.

  • http://ProductReview Mike

    Hi,

    If US citizen are allowed to ride on a motor cycle without ant safty! Why can’t they drive a NANO on the Freeway?

    Thanks
    .

  • Rattandeep

    One should remember that NANO is people’s car and made for those who can’t even afford to buy Maruti 800 (Cheapest car available before NANO).

    TATAs made History by bridging the price gap between Motor-cycle and Maturi 800.

    If you look at past, when Indica was launched. At that time, indica was just appreciated very much for its design and look though Indica faced many trouble after launch. Later on TATA launch V2.

    TATAs again made a History by making World’s cheapest car which is not only very good and elegant in design but also One of the most fuel efficient car and also meet meet EURO-4 norms.

    I think, people will face Least troubles with NANO because TATAs has learned a lot from Indica.

    This also shows that India is growing not only in One segment but also in All the segments and getting lot of appreciation around the world.

  • Ken

    At zero to sixty in 25 sec. I doubt you’d ever see this car in the U.S.

  • http://www.jcphotography.org josh

    I think it should be imported into the US as is and let the PEOPLE make thier own choices for once on what they buy…
    BIG AUTO companies will be the biggest raod block to the USA ever seeing this car.

    Can I just buy one and have it shipped here????

    later Josh

  • Lean Consultant

    Those who know TATA [most Indians would], it is a name in India that is highly respected for the very high quality of its products, whether it is a Tata soap or the 12 ton heavy duty truck that it has been making for the last sixty years. Most people around the world do not know that the Tata Iron & Steel Company, founded in 1903 in Jamshedpur, India produces nearly 3 million tons of steel, and is the most efficient steel producer in the world. I am positive that though unbelievably inexpensive, the Tatas would not risk ruining their sterling reputation for quality and efficiency by launching something of this magnitude that will be “cheap.” The world would have to, however, wait and see if and how this car does outside India. It is, however, certain that if it does find its way outside India, it would take the world by storm.

  • abhijeet kumar

    first of all let us understand that TATA NANO is a product for the people who need it. Yes i am talking about people in India and other emerging markets where the motorcycle rider has to stop in the traffic signal under hot sun, or drive it on the highways under chilly rainy condition (5 deg C) with his wife behind and kids somehow accomodated somewhere within the bike. How are doing on safety here?? this car provides the basic shelter, a place to hide in from rain, provides shade from the unforgiving tropical sun and enough place to accomodate a small family. we are not talking about freaking Engine power or side crash safety or anything of that sort. i dont mind even if doesn’t satisfy european or US safety standards. i wish all those who needs this should be able to buy it. apart from that, people like me who just want to be transported from point A to B and can’t satisfy his driving ego with the affordable cars available (all of them are under powered, looks ugly and a big emotional compromise ) will definitely buy this car without any expectation and guilt. Hope they start selling it soon. i just can’t wait to see needy people driving it on roads.

  • http://mymotorcar.blogspot.com/ Jay Kie

    After the launch in Indian market the car will available in US market 1st. But in Indian market the car is not coming till last 2008 due to some protest by West Bengal people. Now, the company is establishing its factory another place and will launch the car till 2009 in Indian market.

    Thanks
    http://blogs.ibibo.com/mybiography/

  • Ronaldo T. De Guzman

    i want to own it first in the Philippines, hope you could sell it in our country at a good price, its better than riding a motorcycle. Please consider me as a serious buyer.

  • http://MYVENTRUI.COM aman

    I WANT TO PURCHASE

  • http://MYVENTRUI.COM aman

    i want to purchase so kindly send me complete quotation

  • elie

    To all of you its a great affordable car, but how many of you are willing to die from A FENDER BENDER accident… I guess no one, so although its cheap and nice but our long wide roads here in the states and long trailers it`ll feel like riding a tricyle on the highway…and do you imagine how the hell your car will shake when a trailer truck passes you fast, that`s if it did`t fly after it passes you, so guys think about your saftey before thinking about your pocket…and if your not convinced go and test drive a smart car on the highway and feel the warm in your pants… ;o)

  • http://google.com DINESH

    I THINK IT WOULD BECOME A TURNING POINT IN THE INDIAN ECONOMY BY INTRODUCING TATA NANO.

  • Carteliano

    It´s to dangerous to drive those cars, they are on disadvantage against ALL THE OTHER CARS, SUV,S, TRUCKS, AND BUSES. For sure you have a crash and you would be dead with a probability of 95% on a highway. To be used on Universities or small streets only.

  • PVerma

    Dear AJ,

    Please take a trial of this car, if it is available in your country….

    I have this car. I have cars from range between $19500 to $63200 but still i have bought this car in India for my family. It is a good car with comparison with price…its the best a person can have at this cost.

    Also it runs at 80+ kph speed, that's ok…

  • Shankar

    Amazing Car. I Own this car