Tata 'NANO' - The People's Car from Tata Motors

This car is available only in the Petrol version. No other alternate fuel option is offered at the moment. It is not recommended to convert it to LPG/ CNG.

The spare wheel is located under the bonnet and is easily accessible.

The wheels in Nano are called 'Style-in-steel' wheels. They are steel wheels made to look like alloy wheels.

The battery in the Nano is located below the driver seat.

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

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 help achieve good drivability and handling characteristics.

The recommended tyre pressure is: Front tyre: 26 psi andRear tyre: 28 psi

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 since the spare tyre can also be fitted at the rear. But, precautions need to be taken: In such a case, drive the vehicle at not more than 40-60 kmph and drive cautiously at sharp turns. It is recommended to replace the spare tyre at rear with standard rear tyre at the nearest service station.

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 the Nano is 500 Litres. The other storage spaces are cup holders in the floor console for Nano LX, door trims with pockets for books sand magazines in Nano CX and LX, and holding space (storage) on the dashboard due to its peculiar shape.

The power to weight ratio in Nano is ~58 PS/ ton which is higher than that of any other level car in the Indian market (The same is ~56 PS/ton for the Maruti 800).

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

Yes, front power windows are available in the Nano LX.

The BS4 compliant engine for the Nano is under development and will be introduced in a year's time. The car will be offered in BS 2 and BS 3 emission norms only (The base 'Nano' and the mid 'Nano CX' will be offered in BS2 and BS 3, whereas the top end 'Nano LX' will be offered only in BS3 emission norms.)

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

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 any other entry-level cars.

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

It is not possible and also not at all recommended to undertake such a conversion. Such a change will require changing the cross car beam in the Nano and disturb the entire vehicle dynamics.

The interior space for the Nano is 21% more than the Maruti 800. The power to weight ratio of the Nano is more than the Maruti 800. The Nano is also wider and taller than the Maruti 800. The kerb weight of 600 kg for Nano is lower than other entry levels cars in the Indian market. Certain high end features like body coloured bumpers, power windows on front doors and central locking are offered on the Nano LX. These features are not available on other entry-level cars (Maruti 800 and Alto) that are priced between Rs.1.8 to 2.75 lakhs.

The passenger carrying capacity of this car is 4, which includes 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 centre 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.

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 collapsible steering, 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 IRVM. 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.

This car gives a mileage of 23.6 kmpl (as per ARAI).

The Nano has three versions/ variants. The base version is called the Nano. It is a Non/AC version. The mid-level version (with HVAC) is called the Nano CX. The top-end version (fully loaded with power windows, HVAC, Central Locking etc) is called the Nano LX. Both the Nano CX and LX are offered with the HVAC.

The Nano has the lowest-in-class turning circle radius of just 4m - compared to 4.4m on the Maruti 800 and 4.6m on the Alto. This indicates that the car can be maneuvered easily, making it a good city car! Getting in and out of parking slots is also easier with the Nano.

The top speed that can be attained on this car is 105 kmph.

There is only a provision for music system (wiring) on all the 3 versions of Nano.

No, power steering is not offered on any of the trim levels in this car.

The Nano is a rear wheel drive car.

This car accelerates from 0-60 kmph in just 8 seconds. The torque on this car is 48Nm@3000 rpm.

The engine is well insulated with heat shields. So, there is no chance of rear seat getting heated.

The Nano has a 624CC Petrol engine.

The maximum power in the Nano is 35PS @ 5500 RPM.

The Maximum torque is 48 Nm @ 3000 RPM.

No, the Nano has 4 forward speed and 1 reverse speed gearbox for all the versions.

This car has a feature of fuel cutoff at the top speed of 105 kmph. So, there is no danger of over speeding in this car.

All the tyres in this car are R12.

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

The fuel tank capacity of the Nano is 15 Litres.

No, the base version of Nano comes in only 3 colours - Racing Red, Ivory White and Summer Blue.

The Nano CX is available in 5 colours: Racing red, Ivory White, Summer blue, Champagne Gold and Lunar Silver.

The Nano LX is offered in 3 colours - Sunshine Yellow, Champagne Gold and Lunar Silver.

The Nano is available in Racing Red, Summer Blue, Ivory White, Sunshine Yellow, Champagne gold and Lunar Silver.

Front and Rear fog lamps are provided only on the luxury version- Nano LX.

Yes. The Nano LX (Top end) version comes with central locking.

The Nano comes with a basic warranty of 18 months or 24,000 KM, whichever is sooner.

The tripmeter is offered only on the Nano LX.

There is a roof lamp in all the 3 trim levels of the Nano (that is integrated with the IRVM- Internal Rear View Mirror).

The ORVM (Outer Rear View Mirror) is offered only on the driver's side of the car.

Yes, the rear spoilers are provided in the Nano LX.

A provision for a charging point is provided in the Nano LX (in the front floor console).

The inside space in the Nano is 21% more than the Maruti 800 in spite of the car being 8% shorter in length than Maruti 800. The rear engine and the mono volume design has allowed for maximum utilization of the space. Also, all four tyres in four corners of the car lend to higher interior space.

The door handles are body coloured only in the Nano LX.

The ORVM is located on the driver's side only; it is mounted on the door.

The standard gearshift pattern in 'H' shape is maintained in this car.

The instrument cluster in Nano is located at the centre of the dashboard.

The standard service schedule on the Nano is: 1st Service: 1000 km or 1 month, whichever is less. 2nd Service: 5000 km or 6 months, whichever is less. 3rd Service: 10000 km or 12 months, whichever is less.

The Nano has an all sheet metal body.

No, the Nano has an all sheet metal body.

No, the rear seat is not a split-type. The rear seat is 100% foldable.

Yes, the rear seat of the car is foldable.

The fuel-filling valve is located under the bonnet in this car.

The front quarter glass in the Nano allows more room at the front seat.

The Nano has a 3-spoke steering wheel in the Nano LX version and a 2-spoke steering wheel in the base version Nano and the Nano CX.

The ground clearance is 180 mm.

The gradeability of the Nano is 30%.

The overall length of the Nano is 3099 mm.

It has a best-in-class width of 1495 mm.

The overall height is 1652 mm, which is incidentally higher than the Santro.

The wheelbase is 2230 mm.

The type is: Synchromesh on all forward gears with overdrive, and Slidingmesh for reverse gear.

The suspension is independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut type, gas-filled in front and Independent, Semi Trailing arm with coil spring and gas-filled shock absorbers in the rear.

The drumbrakes are 180mm diameter in front and rear. The Nano CX and LX versions also have a vacuum booster.

The Nano and Nano CX are available in BS II & III (Bharat Stage II & III) while Nano LX comes only in BS III.

All three trims of Nano have a digital fuel gauge.

The Nano is BS 3 compliant and is BS 4 ready.

Yes, the Nano has an MPFI engine.

The gear rations of the Nano are as follows: 1st Gear: 3.45; 2nd Gear: 1.95; 3rd Gear: 1.26 & 4th Gear: 0.83.

The Nano is extremely comfortable to drive on the ghats due to a gradeability of 30%.

A rear engine is used in most internationally acclaimed city cars. The rear engine leads to more passenger space in cars of small dimensions. Also, it leads to lesser noise and vibration in passenger cabin.

The fuel average of the Nano is 23.6 kmpls as certified by ARAI.

The Nano is entirely safe to drive on the highway.

Yes, the Nano LX has body coloured bumpers.

Yes, the front seats are bucket seats. The rear seat, however, is a bench seat.

The Nano has one front wiper. It however has no rear wipers.

The spare parts for the Nano will be available at all Tata Motors authorised service centres.

The application for the Nano can be rejected in any of the following cases: 1. Incomplete Forms: Fields not completed 2. Incorrect Data: The details provided are incorrect 3. Illegible Forms: The details provided are illegible 4. Short Payment/Cheque Bounce: The booking amount will be refunded except for the cases with bounced cheques.

All the valid applications will be considered for allotment. The allotments will be done through a process using a computerized random number generation. This would be done in the presence of a panel of observers.

All the valid applications will be considered for allotment. The allotments will be done through a process using a computerized random number generation. This will be done in the presence of a panel of observers.

All the valid applications will be considered for allotment. The allotments will be done through a process using a computerized random number generation. This will be done in presence of a panel of observers.

The allotments will be done within 60 days of the booking week. The results will be announced in the press and on the website.

The applicant will get a letter from us if he/she is successful. You can also check the status of your application on www.tatanano.com or by calling us on 020-66495678.

The applicant should first get the Docket Number of his dispatch from the site www.tatanano.com or from the TML Call Centre at 020-66495678. Then, using the docket number he/she can track the courier. If still there is a problem, a complaint should be registered at the call centre.

The refund process to non-allotted applicants will start 60 days after the booking window closes.

The refund will happen mainly through 2 mediums 1) Electronic mode- The applicant's account will be automatically credited through the electronic mode (ECS/NEFT) in case he has provided the MICR code of his account branch and his branch has the facility available. 2) Cheque- In the rest of the cases a Cheque will be dispatched to the address provided by the applicant.

You need to call the SBI call centre no. 1800-112211or 080-26599990 to find the exact status of your refund.

In case of financed applications the booking amount will be refunded to the financier.

If the refund is delayed beyond 90 days from the booking week, the applicant will receive an interest from Tata.

The applicant can call the SBI call centre and register his complaint.

The tentative delivery period will be mentioned in the allotment letter sent to the successful applicants. When the vehicle is dispatched, the applicant will receive a call/SMS from Tata Motors informing him about the dispatch.

The applicant can get real time information from the dealership selected. The dealer will also intimate the applicant as soon as the vehicle is received at the dealership.

The applicant would be submitting part of the ex-showroom price as the booking amount. The difference between the on road price (ex showroom + insurance + registration) of the city and the booking amount submitted is the balance payment. The information regarding the balance payment amount can be obtained from the dealership / website.

The applicant should make the balance payment to the dealership before the intimated delivery period starts. In no case the payment should be received by dealer beyond 10 days of the receipt of the car, failing which the booking will be considered cancelled.

This payment can be through a cheque/DD drawn in favour of the dealership selected in the application form.

There is no interest payable. The applicant is being protected for price till his delivery.

The applicant needs to carry with him the following documents: 1. The allotment letter 2. The applicant's acknowledgement receipt 3. PAN Card 4. ID proof as mentioned in the application form

The applicant can call Tata Motors on 020-66495678 and register his grievance.

An applicant can retain his booking by checking the relevant column in the Nano booking form. TML will retain the booking amount for all such applicants and communication to this effect will be sent to them post allotment.

TML will run the random number generation process for all the retained bookings separately, based on which letters will be sent to all the retainers informing them about the tentative period of the delivery of the vehicle.

Yes. All the retained booking will earn interest payment starting from the date of announcement of allotment.

The process for cancellation of retained booking is same as in case of allottees. You can register the request for cancellation at TML call centre and submit the relevant documents at TML Dealership. Booking will be cancelled upon receipt of the same at TML HQ.

Refund of the booking amount will be made to the account number mentioned in the booking form post deduction of the cancellation charges.

Only successful applicants can cancel their booking before delivery of the car. The applicant can cancel anytime before the delivery window starts.

The applicant would be charged Rs. 2999/- as cancellation charges.

The applicant will have to register his cancellation request at the call centre. Then he will have to submit all his original documents (acknowledgment slip + allotment letter) at the dealership. A cancellation form also needs to be submitted at the dealership. On verification of all the documents by TML, the refund will be processed within 15 working days.

The applicant is not allowed to edit any information. Any request would be accepted at the sole discretion of Tata Motors.

Yes, in case the booking is financed, 3 months Interest with processing charges of the financier needs to be paid.

The selected dealer will contact you when the car is ready for dispatch. You have to make the balance payment within 10 days of receiving this communication.

In such a case, the booking is considered cancelled.

No, a fixed rate of interest will be provided.

A letter of intent will be given to the retained customer with the interest rate and period mentioned in the letter.

In case of purchase of a physical form, a cash payment must be made. In case of purchase of the online form- the amount of the form will be paid along with the booking amount using net banking.