Though the first phase of allotment of Tata Nano is still due in July, Tata Motors is in full swing to diversify the car’s model range. Interestingly, the company is likely to introduce an automatic variant and a diesel variant of the Nano. The production of these new models of Nano will take place at Sanand, Gujarat and are expected to hit the market by the end of this year.
Currently, Nano comprises three variants – Nano, Nano CX, and Nano LX with a 624 CC engine which gives an approximate mileage of 22 km/l. This figure suggests that it is one of the most fuel efficient petrol cars in India. It is speculated that the diesel variant will give a mileage of 25 km/l which will set a new benchmark in the Indian car industry.
The automatic Nano will be dearer to women and beginners (who hate gear shifting) with a 4-speed automatic CVT gearbox. Sources in the industry said that the automatic gearbox is being manufactured by the Pune based Kinetic Group which is taking help from the Avtec Ltd. and a Canadian firm CVTech-IBC for manufacturing the CVT gearbox. An automatic gearbox in a small car will revolutionize the car industry as it is not very common in the small car segment. Only premium small cars enjoy the automatic transmission feature. Both the variants (Automatic and Diesel) will definitely help the ultra-cheap car to spread its wings wider and grab a larger market share.
It will be great if Tata Motors comes out with a diesel variant. People in India like diesels for their higher efficiency and lower costs. people will love a diesel Nano. And automatic gearbox will render some sophistication to the world's cheapest car.
Nano automatic sound very nice.the car is going to shine on the Indian roads. The automatic version will definitely win the hearts of women. i also read some where that the company is also planning the hybrid version of Nano. This means nano will be seen in so many avatars.
It would be nice to see the automatic version of Nano. Especially it will attract women drivers. Tata motors are very smart and they know where the right nerve is. With the automatic and diesel version Nano will further gain popularity.
Tata Motors is experimenting the different versions of Nano. I also read somewhere that in future we would also get to see the hybrid version of Nano. Good going Tatas!
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