Tata Nano User Reviews

Exterior: Cute Egg shaped styling, and a happy face, will make you smile everyday. Kids will look and exclaim 'Nano Caaarrrr!,'. It makes a style statement wherever you take it. Yes! People notice this car and will keep looking, Adults and kids alike. The styling may be a bit too unconventional for some people. Can you live with a fixed Rear hatch, Access dicky by folding rear seats and Open the bonnet to fill petrol? I've got used to it.  Nano has Powerful Head and Fog Lights. Tight turning radius, easy 2 make U-Turns and park. 2012 version has lots of new colours on offer.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):  Show me any other car, that has Nano's small footprint, with the massive interior space, at this price range. And I will change my name. Six footers can stretch their feet, and sit one behind the other, without knees and heads scraping. Completely beats M800, Alto, Santro, i10 and Eon, in interior space. However, lacks sideways space. But 4 tall/hefty people can sit comfortably. Interiors and seats are better than old Nano. No glove box. Plastic quality is acceptable. Accessing the engine bay and refitting back the spare tyre is a pain.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox: Good acceleration, Even with 4 passengers and A/C on, it doesn't feel laboured, due to light 615 kg weight. Handling is predictable & direct. Done 300 kms and get around 17-18 kmpl in city traffic, with occasional use of A/C. Expected to improve after the first service. Need 2 frequently shift gears in traffic. Clutch is a bit sensitive and needs getting used to. Gearshift quality is about ok, but needs a firm push sometimes. Engine noise on the outside, at idle, may be a turn-off for some.

Ride Quality & Handling: Steering is heavy when still. Feels light and very direct on the move. With Independent suspension, ride quality has improved. On very bad roads, it tends to bounce around. Need to drive slowly here.

Final Words: If you spend most of your driving life in the city and rarely on highways. If the EMI/Down-payment of larger cars, gives you shivers. Nano can make your life much easier. Forget the Image factor. End of the day, YOU will Drive/Maintain/Pay the EMI/Fuel bills. Buy what suits your needs, not what other's will think or comment.

Areas of improvement: 1) Gearshift quality. 2) Accessing the Engine-bay and spare tyre is a pain. 3) Miss the glove box. 4) A/C knobs and levers could be made of stronger plastic. 5) Need disk brakes on front wheels. 6) Make the rear hatch openable.

Space, Zippy Performance, Ease of driving, Affordable, Economical and CuteAccessing the engine bay and Stepney is a pain, Engine noise at idle

I purchased Papaya Orange Nano 2012 LX BS4 during the last week of April in Bangalore and left for Coorg at 4:45am Saturday with four Indian adults (310kgs) plus about 20 kg of luggage. Drove at 50-70km on the highway and reached Coorg without a hitch. We wanted to taste out the car as far as the heating issue is concerned and hence used the a/c sparingly. it behaved well even in the undulating regions of Coorg though there was no real climbing. Next morning we left at about 10:30. The driveway was a little steep and the car stalled. Passengers had to get off before we could move on. A few kilometers down road to Dubare Elephant camp, the MIL indicator came on. We stopped and called the 24/7 helpline and they advised us to keep driving if there was no driving problem. They asked us to call them if there was any problem and they would come to help, even in the middle of the forest, far away from Mysore (where the technical person was located). It was nice to be reassured thus except that I do not know if the service would have been free or reasonably priced or expensive. However, when we finished the call and started the engine again, the MIL indicator had gone off. So, we drove off and after several halts here and there to shoot the scenery etc. we reached Kushalnagar and halted for lunch. From there it was smooth driving all the way, with a/c on, in the slower lane. While the drive was smooth, overtaking slower vehicles, like loaded trucks, at times was a bit of a problem as it took a long time to accomplish the job. We reached Ramnagar at about 6pm where the weekend returning traffic became heavy and it became almost bumper to bumper till the Kengeri Nice road entry. There was a big queue at the toll gate entry and we decided to avoid it. It started drizzling and then raining. The headlights and wiper were adequate to handle the situation. While there was no water-logging anywhere, the steel belted tubeless radials handed the wet surface quite well. We reached home at about 10:30, not much tired, without any body ache or any other discomfort. So, the trip was a great success. However, I am not planning the next trip to include climbing. Thanks to Mr Ratan Tata's vision and determination, I now have something interesting to do during the weekends.  Kundan Kumar, Koramangala, Bangalore

Fuel economy, looks, inner space, seating comfort, a/c, low noise/vibrationhard steering, no speakers, fixed boot, bad climber

I had just sold my Maruti Swift as it was approaching 1 Lakh kilmetres within 3.5 years. Having driven my previous beauty all over the country (literally- I have driven it from end to end twice, and on several really long road trips), I have a fair idea about the requirements in a car for city driving and highway driving. The Swift is a driver's car all the way through, but leaves a lot to be desired for other occupants of the car, barring those in the front seats. The Maruti Suzuki service experience, needless to say, is wonderful, and I hope to own another Maruti car in the future, especially, if the XA Alpha Concept that they showcased comes into production in the near term

But enough about that. This review is about my next car- a Tata Nano LX 2012 in Papaya Orange. And it surprises many why I chose this car when there are so many options out there. Everyone was asking me "why not an Alto?", "why not an Eon?" etc etc. Let me explain why the Nano.

It's a unique piece of engineering is why, with performance and interior space that will surprise you, especially when you see how small the exterior is and try to judge it. The Tata Nano represents the world's best piece of low-cost engineering, which any other manufacturer will find hard to beat. It's performance is breath-taking, and something you wouldn't expect when you read the engine specs. And it's AC will keep you cold in the hottest summer. Be warned however that it also means that you have to put up with Tata service stations, which is not the most pleasant experience. But let that not take you away from what this car represents

Exterior It's a really small car from the exterior point of view. The papaya orange color is an eye-catcher and it's a matter of opinion whether you like it or hate it. My wife has not accepted it so far, but I believe she will once it grows on her. I believe it suits the personality of the car, which most people I know have agreed with. The LX variant has fog lamps and really powerful headlamps. I always catch people turning to look at the car, and many quite curious about it.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The first thing that hits you when you have four tall people in the car is that it has loads of leg space. This feature alone is enough to endear this car to me (I'm 6' 3" tall). When I took delivery of the car, one of my tall colleagues accompanied me and marvelled at this. The other aspect you'll be amazed by is the AC, which will chill you to the bone in the first setting. Tata should have given it one lower setting. The beige interiors of the LX are nice and airy, and the build + plastics quality is quite good for a car at this price point. Also, it comes with central locking and a remote locking kit you can procure at a very low price

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The engine is a very good performer. It may not leave other more powerful cars behind, but it will keep pace with them in city traffic. The gearbox feels sure, with tall gearing ratios, that minimize the need for gear shifts. The car touches 80 kmph quite easily. So far (pre first service), the car has returned me 16kmpl by way of fuel economy. 

Ride Quality & Handling Sometimes, one feels the need for Power Steering in this car, especially when parking in tight spots. However, one of the explanations I received from the showroom where I bought this car is that it has been left out to avoid people toppling this car in sharp turns, considering that its build is tall and narrow. I have grown to enjoy driving it without the power steering and have become an expert at parking it in tight crowded areas- but people will complain.

The shockers are a bit hard on really big road humps, but that is par for the course in a car at this price point. you don't expect the suspension of a INR 10 Lakh+ car. However, the car will tide over almost anything, since it has a large ground clearance (same as a Mahindra Scorpio as a matter of fact)

Final Words Amazing surprise in a small package. But what I didn't like was the delivery experience. The Tata logo at the back of the car had rust-like marks. This, the sales person explained, was due to removal of the sticker covering it. He had a guy clean it off before me with petrol, which cleared up the spots. It would have been nice not to have to see something like that. Also, the car was a bit dusty from the inside, which should have been cleaned before it came in for delivery. The remote locking system was not working after it was installed. It worked at the showroom, but not after. I took the car to ABS Motors in Gurgaon. However, they kept me waiting endlessly, saying that the electrical guy is busy. So I drove away. This was the part I did not like. I felt like a headless chicken, running around helter-skelter in the service station, looking for the guy who spoke to me first. I never experienced something like this in Maruti. They take time, but the service staff are always answerable

Areas of improvement Tata Motors- please improve service quality if you want me to buy a bigger car from you. Else, I might close my eyes and buy an Innova or an Ertiga for the bigger car I need.

Performance, AC, Interior Space, Fuel Economy, PriceThe Tata Delivery and Service Station Experience

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

As mentioned numerous times in several reviews, the nano internal space is too good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Fuel economy is unmatched.

I get 20kmpl in city with AC on for 80% of time,

and on highway I get 24 with AC on for all the time, tried with out AC for 200 KM and got 26 kmpl

Ride Quality & Handling

I bought the nano twist for city use, but after a long drive from Hyderabad to Srisailam (around 280km with last 20km ghat roads and a couple of very steep hills to reach the temple) I decided to use it for long drives as well.

so far covered 5000 km on highways in 5 months. another 2000km for city use.

the ride quality and comfort is good and I never had to stop for the engine to cool down.

not even a single issue while on the ghat roads, nano can climb any hill if there is a road.

Final Words

I know many people will talk about safety ratings and lack of safety features.

If you know the limits of your car and drive within them, you wont need to worry about anything.

 

Areas of improvement  

My wife always complains about the lack of automatic ransmission in nano, but I m glad the twist model doesnt have it since I would never be able to get the car back from my wife in such a case.

 

If you are holding yourself back from buying a nano because you feel others will think you are cheap, then I ask you to go for a test drive on an alto, a santro, and an eon then a nano.

I am sure you will choose the nano over all the above

 

 

fuel economy, ease of driving in city, comfort, featuresgears can be placed better,

Good vehicle at lowest price , good in drive low market value. Good Boot Space, good in space, good in mileage, good in road stability, good in for a short drive at low cost.

Nice car. actually, I see the car the first time I liked this one, space is comfortable. outside looking is superb and so many people asked how it is car experience I told its good one to all class people.

 

Exterior Its ok, look nice, but metal sheet is very thik,bumber quality is very bad, from the first day I am facing problem in driver opposite side door, and machanic each time say sahab nano ki quality yesi hi hai.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) All part and assesasries quality are very bad ,in the name of economic vehicle they used all part made from recycled material.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Yes this satisfactory, fuel 15 km pl.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is good.

 

Final Words Tata have to learn from Maruti , even 800, van,price is near 2 Lac but the quality of parts ,assesary is durable ,safe ,maintenence free , You dont have to run each day to tata dealer for repairing ,Even Second hand Car Dont give such type of problem, yes I am appreciating Tata for creating engineering exellance, the Quality, durability, speciaaly in cx, lx is big issue looking its price, in 300 km total journey in first month i have waste my 15 hours in 6 visit for various part repair.

 

Areas of improvement NA.

 

Space,AC,Quality and Durability,noise,waste of time

Exterior

I personally like it better than other budget cars such as Alto 800, Alto k10 and Eon.  It is what it is - a small compact car with a pretty face.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

I have been driving around Nano since August, 2014 and I have clocked almost 6000 km.  All this while whoever stepped inside the car was surprised with the interior space.  Recently I went on a drive to Lonavla from Pune and had 4 HUGE adults onboard and nobody complained about the space and comfort.

This car has all the necessary features that you'd want.  I have the Twist XT version which comes loaded with a 4 speaker stereo that can play music from a CD, flash drive and from mobile devices thru aux-in or bluetooth.  You can even answer and make calls through this system.  Sound output of the stereo is decent and you won't complain about it unless you like window-smashing loud music.

This car also has central and remote locking which makes getting in and out tad easy.  Also, it comes with fog lamps that are quite helpful in bad weather conditions.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

I look at it like this - Nano is the first rear wheel driven compact car in India.  And it's SO much fun to drive!  The engine is small but has adequate power and torque to take you around city and highways and ghats.

I get 23 kmpl on an average in city driving conditions.  With the AC on (more than 75% of the time) I get bit more than 22 kmpl.  On highway I tend to do speeds in excess of 80 kmph and the fuel consumption is the same i.e. 22 - 23 kmpl.

The gear ratios are perfect for this car.  3rd gear is quite tall and you can do 20 kmph to 60 kmph in this slot and this eliminates the need to downshift while overtaking.  4th gear works fine at speeds starting from 40 kmph to 105 kmph.

There's only one improvement to be done in this area and that is gear shifting.  Sometimes the shifter gets stuck while trying to slot in the 1st gear and the reverse gear.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride can be a bit hard at times.  This is due to the stiff suspension of the car but, you can't ask for a soft ride.  Nano is a tall car with generous ground clearance which moves its centre of gravity higher and these are the factors that contribute to body roll.  I guess to eliminate body roll as much as possible the suspensions have been kept stiff and that's okay for me since I can do tight turns at 60 kmph.

The Nano Twist is quitter inside than other models.  The NVH levels are pretty low and you will hear the engine noise only at slow speeds.  However, you might hear some rattling noise when you hit hard on potholes or speed breakers.  This noise comes from the window fittings under the door trim.  But, there's nothing to worry about since the car is overall well built.

The power steering is a boon I can say since I have experienced driving older versions of Nano which don’t have it.  You can steer with just one finger and it is quite precise.

Final Words

I am in love with this car since it is one of the most practical vehicles out there.  I don’t spend much on fuel and I get to travel in luxury to some extent in all weather conditions.  It is safer than a 2 wheeler and it is pocket friendly.

Don’t ask for opinion on Nano from people who have never owned one.  Ask the real users of this vehicle about their experience and you will be surprised to know how satisfied they are.

The AMC covers maintenance up to 20000 km and it cost me only 3000 bucks!  I just need to refuel the car and drive it around without bothering about its maintenance cost.  Also, Nano has a better warranty coverage of 60000 km which is far greater than what Maruti offers on Alto.  So, think well before settling for a small car because Nano might just be a better deal for you like it has been for many other people.

Areas of improvement  

 

Gear shifting can be made smoother and NVH can be brought down even more.

SturdyRattling noise from the door and hard gear shifts.

 

Exterior Cute Looks, stylish head lamps, excellent turing radius and high ground clearnce

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Literary no bashboard, excellent seating comfort, electronic meters, high leg & head room. Glove box with lock should be provided as a standard fitment. Rear protection for engine should be a stadard feature. I had to spend Rs. 4,200 to fix a rear bull guard (though tough one from the dealer).

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Noisy engine, should have been atleast 3 cylinder engine, smooth gear box.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is good but power steering is desirable especially for lady drivers.

 

Final Words Overall a good enjoyable city road car. Some basic features as pointed out above would make it even more better.

 

Areas of improvement

1. Power Steering (for CX & LX versions).

2. Proper Dash Board with Glove Box (with lock & key).

3. Silent 3 cyclinder engine.

4. Rear Engine standard protection.

4. Better rear side (more cushion & heat shield).

 

Good Looks, Good Fuel Economy & Driving ComfortNoise like an Autorickshaw