No pushover this!

Exterior The inimitable, cute look of the Nano needs no introduction. The Nano is no longer the 2500$ car, but a sleek and stylish head-turner. Some of my acquaintances were surprised on the makeover that Tata motors has given to the Nano. Looks stunning.

The openable hatch is a welcome addition and the boot is good for most occassions. The door handles, the ORVMs blending in with the body is another plus.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I am 6'2" tall. I have had no issues with entering/getting our of the car and don't have to push the seat back by much to sit comfortably. The upholstery is pleasant to the eye and the seats are ergonomic and comfortable. The driving controls feel good and work well - the gear stick looks premium - and the dashboard console is quite informative. Steering is a breeze and its ease of use us a major contributor to the maneuverability of the vehicle. The glove boxes are a great addition. Overall, the space management is outstanding - both in terms of rider space and also in terms of how much TATA has managed to provision in a compact car like the Nano.

I am usually claustrophobic - an issue that made me delay my decision to buy a car (and learn to drive) by several years. Inside the NANO, I feel at home and don't feel suffocated anymore.

The audio system is very good and serves my purpose well. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox No complains. The engine performs reliably and so long as one is cognizant of the car's specification and drives with due consideration, there are no surprises. The car handles very well at speeds of even 80 KMPH (haven't driven any faster).

My only comlpain is that the car lurches a little when switching from first to second gears, more so after a downshift from 2 to 1 and then back up. 

Ride Quality & Handling The car is a pleasure to drive and I have not experinced any ride quality issues. Being someone that prefers to drive in the 40-50 KMPH range most of the time (even on empty roads), I have experienced nothing but smooth gear switches.

The NANO climbs slopes pretty well and I've experienced that on both flyovers and on ramps in a multi-level car parking (where I park my car on the 6th floor). It handles the spiral ramps very well. It did scare me momentarily one day when it decided to take some time to upshift on the ramp, but surprisingly didn't roll back and managed to gracefully resume climbing after halting for a second or so. The fear was more owing to my being a newbie than the car itself. I haven't had any issues - touchwood. (I use the sport mode to climb)  

Final Words I was always a person that was afraid of cars and could only think of everything that could go wrong with my driving it. That, coupled with a natural aversion for the clutch baased system, I was certain that I would never drive a car in my life (I even bought a house without a car parking as I was sure it was wasted investment. I rue that decision today). The NANO made it possible for me to shun my fears, inhibitions and reservartions and helped me take the leap of faith.

Although the car captivated me with its wide viewport and ample interior space - and so well lit and ventilated- I have found it goes beyond just space and ticks all the right boxes. TATA motors have done a great job with their upgrades and in making this car a pleasure to own and drive. This is truly a smart city car and I hope more take to the NANO. 

Areas of improvement More an AMT improvement which even a friend ownign a Celerio reported. If the lag can be brought down, it would make for a flawless drive.

Easy to drive, Spacious, Cute, FunctionalAMT is sluggish (Went for it knowing this well).