Tata Motors presents the Nano at the Geneva Motor Show

Tata Motors today presented at the 78th Geneva Motor Show the Tata Nano, the People’s Car, and three other vehicles, the new generation Indica, the new Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT and the Xenon.


The Nano will first be launched in India later in 2008. The new generation Indica will be launched in the latter part of 2008 in international markets. The Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT and the Xenon have just been introduced in select markets.


Speaking on the occasion at the Geneva Motor Show, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors said, “1998, when we displayed the Indica at Geneva, marked our entry into passenger cars. The last decade has been a period of significant development in Tata Motors’ capabilities. The display of the Nano, which is a first for the global automobile industry, and the new generation Indica signifies this in-house progression.”


The Nano

The Nano is designed as an all-weather, safe family car at an affordable price. When launched in India, the car will be available in both standard and deluxe versions. The standard version has been priced at Rs.100,000 (about US$2500 / Euro1700), excluding VAT and transportation cost.


The Nano can comfortably seat four persons. Its mono-volume design will set a new benchmark among small cars. It has a rear-wheel drive, all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 623 cc, 24.6 kW, multi point fuel injection petrol engine.


Its safety performance exceeds regulatory requirements in India. Its tailpipe emission performance too exceeds regulatory requirements. In terms of overall pollutants, it has a lower pollution level than two-wheelers being manufactured in India today. The lean design strategy has helped minimise weight, which helps maximise performance per unit of energy consumed and delivers high fuel efficiency. The high fuel efficiency of the car results in low carbon dioxide emissions, thereby providing the twin benefits of an affordable transportation solution with a low carbon footprint.


The new Indica

The new generation Indica has been given a complete makeover. The new Indica is bigger than the current Indica with a length of 3795 mm (existing 3675 mm), width of 1695 mm, height of 1550 mm and wheelbase of 2470 mm (existing 2400 mm). The rear sloping wind screen also increases the sense of spaciousness in the passenger cabin. The new Indica will be available with a new range of world class diesel and petrol engines and transmissions with a new suspension. The car will be offered with the new 1.3 litre Quadra-Jet Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel engine and 1.2 and 1.4 litre Safire MPFI VVT Petrol engines, in addition to existing Tata powertrains. The new engines will be manufactured at the new Tata-Fiat joint venture plant in India.


The new Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT

The Safari is powered by a 2.2 litre 103 kW common rail direct injection Euro IV compliant diesel engine. The new styling and comfort features are complemented by convenience and safety features, such as ABS and airbags.


The Xenon

The Xenon is also equipped with a 2.2 litre 103 kW common rail direct injection Euro IV compliant diesel engine. With superior styling, comfort and safety features this is a versatile pick up truck suited for business as well as leisure applications. It is offered in single cabin, double cabin and space cabin versions in 4x2 as well as 4x4 configurations. Superior fuel mileage and better payload capacity make it a profitable choice for commercial and personal usage. While continuing to be manufactured in India, the Xenon will also be manufactured in Thailand and will be marketed in Tata’s existing European, Asean and African markets.


The Tata range has been selling in select European markets since 1993 and has continued to gain increasing response year after year.

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