FAQs

The Nano 2012 comes with the following features.

• Fuel efficiency of 25.35 KMPL as certified by ARAI (BS4 test), makes the Nano 2012 the most fuel-efficient petrol car in India.
• Best-in-class AC.
• Spacious and Stylish New Interiors; Ebony Black on the CX and Barley Beige on the LX.
• Dual tone seats on the Std. variant and plush fabric seats on the CX and LX variants.
• Easy Steer feature reduces effort to turn the steering wheel.
• New suspension with anti roll bar at the front gives superior handling and makes the ride more comfortable.
• Tip Tap mirrors on both sides in the Nano 2012 LX and CX variants and only on the driver side on the Std variant.
• New full wheel covers are fitted in the Nano LX and half wheel covers on CX variants.
• Lower Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH) levels.
• Besides all this, the Nano 2012 is available in 10 exciting (8 new) colours.

The Nano 2012 has three versions/ variants.
The base version is called the Nano. It is a non-AC version.
The mid variants (with AC, Tip Tap mirrors on both sides, half wheel covers and ebony black interiors) is called the Nano CX.
The top-end version (fully loaded with power windows, AC, Heater, Central Locking, full wheel covers and Barley Beige interiors) is called the Nano LX.

Yes, Front Power windows are offered only in Nano LX.

The wheels in Nano are called ‘Style-in-steel‘ wheels. They are steel wheels that resemble alloy wheels. The Nano CX is available with Half Wheel Covers, and Nano LX is available with Full Wheel Covers. However, alloy wheels are also available at Tata Dealerships across India.

There is only a provision for music system (wiring) on all variants of Nano. It is recommended that you only fit a Tata Motors approved music system in the Nano available at all Tata Dealerships.

No it is not recommended and warranty of your car will be void. A range of music systems approved by Tata Motors is available at dealerships across the country.

The tripmeter is offered only on the Nano LX.

No tachometer is not provided on any of the trim levels in the Nano.

The Nano 2012 has LHS & RHS Tip-Tap mirrors as standard fitment on both the CX and LX variants. The Std. variant has a Tip-Tap mirror only on the driver side. However, both LHS & RHS Tip-Tap mirrors are available for all variants at all Tata Motor Dealerships across the country.

No. A carrier cannot be fitted on a Nano.

No. This will make the vehicles warranty void.

It is not possible and also not at all recommended to convert the non AC to AC. This is because such a change will call for changing the cross car beam in the Nano and disturb the entire vehicle dynamics.

At the moment, there is no Power Steering option available on the Nano. However, with the engine at the rear the steering is very light. Additionally the Nano now has an improved steering mechanism that significantly reduces steering effort.

Tata Motors has a full range of genuine accessories and merchandise for the Nano available at all Tata Motors dealerships across India.

The Nano 2012 got introduced in November 2011. The Nano 2012 is India‘s most fuel-efficient petrol car with a mileage of 25.35 KMPL (as per ARAI).

The car has an new suspension with superior ride quality and the car is also equipped with best-in-class AC. It has spacious and stylish new interiors and is available in 10 exciting colours. The Nano 2012 currently on sale is the updated Tata Nano. The Nano does not come with Power Steering, Automatic transmission or Diesel variant.

A luggage space of 80 Litres is provided in this car behind the rear seat. The rear seat is a 100% bench seat that can be folded to create additional luggage space. With the rear seat folded, the luggage space in this car is 500 Litres. The other storage spaces are – Cup holders in the floor console for Nano LX, door trims with pockets for books, magazines in Nano CX and LX, holding space (storage) on the dashboard due to its peculiar shape.

• The Nano 2012 returns a fuel efficiency of 25.35 KMPL (certified by ARAI) which is the highest for any petrol car in India with the lowest CO2 emissions of just 92.7g/Km (certified by the ARAI).
• Tata Nano has 21% more interior space than the Maruti 800 even though it is 8% shorter in length.
• The Power-to-Weight ratio of the Nano 2012 is 63PS per tonne which is more than that of the Maruti 800.
• Certain high end features like body coloured bumpers, Power window on front doors and Central locking that are offered on Nano LX which are not offered on other entry level cars Maruti 800 and Alto (F8).
• The Nano 2012 comes Dual tone seats on the Std. variant and plush fabric seats with Ebony Black on the CX and Barley Beige interiors and LX variants.
• In addition the Nano comes with the widest range of 10 exciting colours (including 8 new colours).

The passenger carrying capacity of this car is 4.
1 Driver plus 3 passengers

The driver‘s seat comes with a slider and a recliner across the trim levels.
The instrument cluster is at the center of the dashboard thus ensuring maximum visibility at the front. The Inner rear view mirror is antiglare in the Nano LX that ensures easy rear view even in harsh conditions.

The Nano is well insulated for NVH as well with heat shields. So, there is no chance of rear seat getting heated.

The engine is located at the rear of this car. As a result, the load on front wheels is low. Hence drum brakes at front will serve the purpose. The braking distance for this car is comparable to other entry level cars.

This car passes all the safety tests required in India including full frontal crash, roof crush, side door intrusion for doors, etc. The Nano design is also package protected for European safety tests like offset frontal and side impact. In addition, other safety features like ELR type seat belts at front and high mount stop lamps are provided. Nano LX has a host of other safety and security features like front and rear fog lamps and central locking and antiglare Inside Rear View Mirror. It also has a Hazard Warning Light switch, which can be operated without the ignition being turned on. This can be used in case of breakdowns especially in the night when the vehicle has to be parked off the road or when the vehicle is operated in adverse conditions.

The Nano has an all sheet metal body.

The Tata Nano is a safe car with a robust design, state-of-the-art components and built with an uncompromising attention to quality in all aspects. Tata Motors conducted investigation by a team of internal and international experts and found that the reasons for the incidents in few Tata Nano cars are specific to the cars which had such incidents. The experts noticed instances of additional foreign electrical equipment having been installed or foreign material left on the exhaust system. It is also our belief that over time, the Tata Nano will be bought increasingly by users in the hinterlands not fully familiar to cars. Taking all this into account, Tata decided to make the car even more robust with enhanced features in the car‘s electrical and exhaust system. All new cars being delivered to customers come with these enhanced features.

In fact our satisfaction studies with current Tata Nano owners indicate that over 90% are satisfied or very satisfied with the car, because of it being small yet spacious, its performance, maneuverability, durability, mileage and safety.

This car is currently only offered in the Petrol version with a 624cc 2 cylinder petrol engine.

This car is available only in the Petrol version. No other alternate fuel option is offered on this car for now. Converting to CNG or LPG would void the warranty.

At the moment, there is no diesel Nano available.

The battery in this car is located below the driver seat.

The spare wheel is located under the bonnet.

Two scoops are provided on either side of this car. These scoops allow for cooler air to enter as the car moves and help in engine cooling.

The overall diameter of both the front and rear tyres is the same. The engine is located at the rear in this car. Hence, to take care of the larger rear load, rear tyres are wider than the front tyres. They also help maintain the slip angle while turning at higher speeds and to achieve good drivability and handling characteristics.

The recommended tyre pressure is
Front tyre: 26 psi and Rear tyre: 28 psi

Yes, all the tyres in this car are radial tubeless.

The spare tyre in the Nano is same as the front tyre i.e.135/70R12. There is absolutely no concern incase the rear tyre gets punctured. The spare tyre can be fitted at the rear. However following precautions need to be taken:
In such a case, drive the vehicle at not more than 40-60 kmph, drive cautiously at sharp turns; especially in ghats while driving with spare tyre at the rear. It is recommended to replace the spare tyre at rear with standard rear tyre at the nearest service station.

Unlike other cars which have their engine in the front, the Nano has its engine at the rear with fuel tank in the middle. This helps in increased interior space with optimized volume to weight ratio. The fuel filler cap is found under the bonnet as it saves costs of lock on the fuel filler cap as it is under the hood and also this keeps it more secure.

The Power to weight ratio in Nano is ~63 PS/ ton which is higher than that of any other level car in the Indian market (It is ~56 PS/ton for Maruti 800).

Yes the Nano is already available in BS4 trim.

The diameter of the drum brakes is 180 mm ­ both at the front and the rear.

The front track is 1325mm and the rear track is 1315mm.

This car gives a mileage of 25.35 KMPL (as per ARAI). However, on city operation fuel average may vary depending on operating conditions. The ARAI test for mileage is a laboratory test that simulates a typical driving environment. In the test the car is subjected to accelerate, brake, stop and change gears to replicate real life driving conditions over a specified distance.

The CO2 emission of the Nano is only 92.7 g/km which is the least for a Petrol car in India and makes the Nano the most environment friendly petrol car in India.

The top speed that can be attained on this car is 105 kmph. This is electronically limited for safety reasons.

The CO2 emission of the Nano is only 92.7 g/km which is the least for a Petrol car in India and makes the Nano the most environment friendly petrol car in India.

The Nano is a rear wheel drive car.

No. Infact all high performance cars like Ferraris, BMWs, Mercedes etc are rear-wheel drive and not front wheel drive.

The fuel tank capacity of the Nano is 15 Litres.

To check the oil level in the Nano, we need to access the engine behind the rear seat.

The Nano is entirely safe to drive on the highway. There are a number of customers who have taken Nano on cross country runs and car has performed well.

Tata Motors recently organised a ‘Superdrive‘ where 9 Nanos were driven across India over 15,000 kms in 26 days on 3 different routes. In ‘Superdrive 2‘, 12 Nano‘s were driven on 6 routes covering 62 cities. Owners have been driving their cars over the length and breath of the country from Kanyakumari to Khardungla without any problems. Recently 2 Nano‘s were driven from Amritsar to London without a problem. Also the Nano has a gradeability of 30% which allows it to drive on steep slopes with ease.

The Nano comes with a unmatched manufacturer warranty of 48 months or 60,000 km, whichever is earlier. Above this you can also purchase an extended warranty package from your dealership.

No. Existing customers with extended warranty will not be refunded. However, these customers will also be benefitting as their warranty will be extended from 30 or 42 months to 48 months.

This is not possible at the moment.

You can book a Nano at any Tata dealership across the country.

Kindly contact the local dealership or the Tata motors representative for details.

Kindly visit the local dealership for further details.

Yes.

Yes.

Kindly email the following Tata Motors personnel for further details

Vikas Arora ­ arora.vikas@tatamotors.com (for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand and Arunachal Pradesh )
Abhay Neurgaonkar ­ abhay.n@tatamotors.com (for Maharastra, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Goa, Rajasthan and Gujrat )
Nilimoy Nath ­ nilimoy.nath@tatamotors.com (West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)
N Chandrashekhar ­ chandrashekhar.n@tatamotors.com (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu )
Or else, kindly get in touch with a Tata Motors Dealer for the same.

The Nano is currently available in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

Kindly contact your nearest Tata Motors Dealership for information on the price of Nano 2012. The same can also be referred to on the "Price List" section in the website.
The price of the Nano 2012 remains the same as that of the current Nano.

During the time of launch, the ex­factory price (and not the ex-showroom price) of the base BS2 model was maintained at Rs. 1 lac, all the allottees who have booked the car in the initial phase got the car at the said price. The price of current Nano has been increased marginally since due to increase in input cost; that is in steel and other raw material prices. This increase is, however, low as compared to industry standards. The ex-factory price does not include dealer margins; statutory levies and taxes which the government levies like Octroi, Registration and Insurance. This amounts to a large portion of the difference and is outside the purview of Tata Motors. Currently the Nano compiles to BS4 emissions which has also contributed to increase in price.