An average Car not really worth

I'm writing this review just to share my experience & story with TATA NANO being a NANO owner. So first things first, don’t just make your after watching those emotional TATA NANO ads just being started as promotional program for TATA NANO. I bought this car back in 2009 under that lucky draw system using which TATA made hype about this car. So I was among first few victims of experiment carried out by TATA engineers. Outlook of car is decent though aerodynamics are not good enough to handle high speeds, still it can run at 80kmph on a stretch of 200kms without any stops (good engine) with AC on. Summary of What happened to my car (unfortunately): 1800 km (1.5 months) - Gear box was changed, because it started giving severe problem (i.e. no gearing at all) 9000 km (8 Months)- Self start was over hauled, as it was out of order for some reason. 14000 km (1.1 yrs)- Silencer kit got worse and had to get replaced. Luckily I had to spend nothing in all this because of warranty. (4 years warranty) but it was a total waste of time because TATA NANO parts are not easily available minimum 1 month waiting time.

Exterior Decent exteriors, “the little turtle”. But quality of material used is so bad that you can't imagine. At least I’m sure about the first lot which was delivered to first few hundred customers.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Worst thing in the car is 100/- RS thing which is side mirror. Its quality is ever worse than a motorbike side mirror, if you are following the centre mirror (mirror inside car) same object would look at actual distance but in side mirror it would look far away. (so TATA engineers should think about this 100/- thing).There is no boot space because engine is installed in back (so if you are getting extra space inside car for comfort you'll compromise boot space). Now image a situation when you have four adults and 2-3 big bags...so where do you think you'll keep them. (An aam admi always carry al ot of stuff along for longer distances.).

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is really good, on bad thing is engine sound and its heat that sucks in summers to rear passengers (as there are sitting right above this engine.) Mileage is around 22+ what i have noticed always which is not bad. Pay for petrol and have fun of diesel ;).

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is okay and there is no power steering and neither you would require one because of best turning radius it has. For longer distances say after running 20-30 KMs you'll start feeling lack of comfort in the seats. the kind of foam that TATA has provided is not sufficient. I had to get an extra layer of foam within seat covers because of complains from my whole family. Final Words If this car was available at 1.25 LAC with AC it would have been worth. Also even though engine can run hundreds of km (200km I have run multiple times) still you would not feel comfortable for longer drives.

Areas of improvement After sale services are simply pathetic. Other ares of improvement are Engine sound, steel quality, seat quality, side mirror the worst part.

 

AC, Tough Engine, Leg Space, Head Space, MileageBad Interious, Pathetic Engine sound, Uncomfortable seating