I love my Nano

I own TATA Nano (2012) LX model. I am driving it everyday (about 70Kms). I really love Nano. Firstly I was skeptical about Nano and did research (browse blogs, car reviews, watch videos, talk to people who own it and chase a Nano on road to observe) for about 3 months before buying it on June 2012. All my friends and relatives questioned my decision changed their ideas after I give them a ride. Now I have driven it for 3 years and clocked 51000 Kms, still I enjoy the ride just like my first day.

Exterior

 Again I love my Nano, so much that my mobile wallpaper is always the photo of MY Nano. I do not have covered parking at home and office. All these years the Nano was under open rain and shine. Still looks good :)

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Awesome leg room. Can easily seat 3 people in the rear. Very good A/C. Even my brother who never appreciates me couldn't complain anything with Nano and appreciated leg room, comfort and A/C.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Except for pick up I have nothing to complain of Engine. In my daily ride I have a 15Kms of highway drive which I cross in about 10-12 mins and rev up to 100Km/Hr easily. 

In Chennai I get 18Km/l and on high ways I get 23Km/l.

Ride Quality & Handling

 At high speed (> 50 Kms) you can feel a bit of roll. But nothing to worry, I had a couple of roller-coaster turn and never tumbled. But it was unintended and I suggest no one try to stretch.

Final Words

 My decision to go to Nano was because of affordability. I was able to afford 10K/M for a my transport (EMI + Fuel) and I did not want to go for a pre-owned car. So Nano was my best fit. I recommend Nano to any one who are like me and to those who want to support MAKE IN INDIA!!!

 People who are not financialy cringed or like all those bells/whistles. Please do not pass negative comments. Nano is purely not your cup of tea.

 And for my friends who would like to buy but wary of loosing your status. I never feel low to drive my Nano. I happily park is right next to Jaguar at our office, anyway that is also a Tata car. I have gone to almost all of the star hotels in Chennai in my Nano. So don't worry go for it.

 I love to write more. But have limited time and space. There is a video on making of Nano in Youtube, watch it. Also if possible read the book "Small Wonder - The making of Nano". They explain how Tata Motors, the company behind the project, overcame the limitations imposed by conventional technology and traditional methods of manufacturing to craft a motor car that has changed the automobile world.

 Be proud. I gonna drive my Nano as long as possible and hope to cover more than 100,000 Kms. I have seen Nano twist Active in Auto show 2014 and eagrly awaiting to get my next Nano in AMT and Hatchback.

Areas of improvement  

 The model I have does not come with tray cover. But the new ones are but sadly the speakes are place in the tray reducing the space. In my car I have fitted the speakers in the door and so have more space in the tray. 

 Also in the passenger side there is enough room for a glove box. So I request TATA to make modifications for that.

 Rear washer/wiper is much needed during rainy season. Don't tell that I am greedy if I ask for rear de-fogger.😊

Good Mileage, Low cost maintenanceNothing that gives you pain. But others complain about engine being louder.