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Tata Motors is known to offer its consumers with cars that are not only durable and easy to maintain but are stylish and easy on pocket simultaneously. Tata Motors officially launched Tata Nano also known as World’s cheapest car in March 2009 and since then it took no time in becoming one of the most loved and appreciated car amongst the Indian consumers. On Nov 21st 2011, Tata Motors delightedly launched the brand new and improved Tata Nano 2012. This new compact car is loaded with some exciting features and is powered with a much powerful petrol engine and keeps the skill to deliver a striking mileage of 25.4 km per litre. Apart from the engine, Tata Motors have also worked on the interiors of the car and gave it a more luxurious feel. The major highlight here is the all new Tata Nano price will be available the same as before.

Taking about the engine of the car, 2012 Tata Nano comes with powerful petrol engine with a displacement of 624 cc. the engine churns out a good amount of 38 PS of power instead of 35 PS along with 51 Nm of torque, which was 48 Nm in the previous model. The engine is highly fuel efficient and delivers a whopping mileage of 25.4 km per litre, which was 23.6 km per litre in the current variant. Tata Motors have worked extra hard to boost up the mileage, which in turn ensures that new Tata Nano has the lowest carbon dioxide emission when compared to other cars in the Indian market.

Moving ahead from the engine, the 2012 Tata Nano does have an awesome pick-up and acceleration . The car takes hardly any time to touch the top speed of 105 km. Furthermore, this compact car keeps the ability to handle inclines with the grade-ability of around 30% together with great turning radius of just 4 meters that makes the car a flawless combination of performance and power.

Being such a great performer, 2012 Tata Nano has an outstanding ride and handling capabilities. Tata Motors revamped its suspension set-up, which include anti-roll bar at the front accompanied with the smooth steering mechanism. In the Nano LX and Nano CX model, booster assisted brakes added charm and now the standard model of Tata Nano will also be adorned with these brakes. More exterior appeal is added with the tip-tap mirrors on the either side of the doors, which makes the driving more convenient and easier.

The firm has also managed to work successfully on the interiors of the all new Tata Nano. The color usage is bold and sophisticated and gives the whole interiors a lush and plush feel. The seats are upholstered with high quality fabrics that make the car more comfortable and relaxing for the passengers. The exteriors of the new 2012 Tata Nano are fabulous. Full wheel caps add so much of distinctiveness to the car. Moreover, Tata Motors has given the consumers a wide range of color choices to choose from, which include Mojito Green, Aqua Bleu, Papaya Orange, Serene White, pearl White, Sunshine Yellow, Champagne Gold, Meteor Silver, Rouge Red and Neon Rush.

During the launch of the new Tata Nano, PM Telang, the MD of Operations, Tata Motors India stated that around 90% of the Tata Nano owners are extremely satisfied with Tata Nano and have been providing regular feedbacks. And keeping those feedbacks in mind, Tata Motors have developed the new Tata Nano. In future too, the firm will continue to add on technologically enhanced features in its cars.

With new Tata Nano, Tata Motors have proved to the critics and to the consumers that it is capable of proffering the consumers with the cars, which are not only pocket friendly but are also stylish and chic. Some of the other highlights of 2012 Tata Nano comprise of electronic trip meter, front power windows, provision for 12 V socket, fog lamps, door handles, rear spoilers, cup holders intelligently placed in the front console, tip-tap mirrors, body colored bumper, full wheel covers and booster aided brakes.

In its entirety, 2012 Tata Nano is perfect amalgamation of style, power and performance and to add more charm and appeal, the luxury features, such as power windows, upholstered seats and booster aided brakes do full justice to this new compact car. What’s more in store is that Tata Motors provide the consumers with 60,000 kms or 4 years, whichever is earlier unrivaled warranty.

Editor's take : The Nano 2012 that had undergone revision in gear ratios, has enhanced fuel efficiency due to the new tall gearing. The Nano is the most fuel-efficient petrol cars that are today sold in India.

The <strong>624 cc petrol engine of Tata Nano 2012</strong> has seen a significant improvement with the peak power mounting to 38 Ps from 35 PS, a remarkable 10% increase in the power output. The maximum torque now produced is 51 Nm from 48 Nm earlier. The fuel efficiency is another key point especially when the petrol engine is under question with the heaping petrol price in the background. The 25.4 kmpl is a substantial improvement from the 23.6 kmpl to work in favour of the Tata Nano , which has never letdown a consumer with low fuel efficiency so far. Tata Nano is now considered to be one of the best in the small cars with extremely low CO2 emissions promoting the greener environments in the country with just 92.7 gm/kg CO2 gas emission maintaining a low kerb weight of 600 kg. The low kerb weight is one of the factors to work in favour of the car to surpass the latest BSIV emission requirements. There is a refinement in the engine which now sedately reaches the top speed of 105 kmph, an improvement from 100 kmph mark. The extreme compact size has once again come into aid keeping the low turning radius of 4 m proving its efficiency yet again.

Editor's take : The power produced by the Nano might be low on paper, but the fact that the power to weight ratio does the job for it.

The 624 cc Multi Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) petrol engine is tweaked to emerge out to be more powerful than ever before.  The petrol engine now exudes 38 Ps from 35 PS, a remarkable 10% increase in the power output. The maximum torque now produced is 51 Nm from 48 Nm earlier . The fuel efficiency is worked upon to deliver better mileage of 25.4 kmpl over 23.6 kmpl as certified by ARAI. The 105 kmph top speed is another point to remove the last shred of disappointment from the consumers side, who might have faced with 100 kmph maximum speed earlier.

These colors are available with all variants of Tata Nano

Editor's take : The outright acceleration of the Nano is good enough for city driving. It is even fine if you go out on an open road unless you hit a motorway.

The 0.6L, 624cc, 2-cylinder, MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) petrol engine of Tata Nano with four speed manual gearbox delivers sufficient power and torque so that the acceleration of this car is not so bad. This engine makes Tata Nano able to cross 100kmph mark in 29.7 seconds and it can touch the top speed mark of 106kmph.

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Tata Nano 2012 is a low budget small hatchback car model, however its low cost doesn’t affect the overall exterior appearance of new Tata Nano. Tata Motors has done the great job at exteriors of Tata Nano and makes it a stylish car like other premium small cars. The front of Tata Nano is marked by the small and sweeping down bonnet. Though the bonnet is small, it renders petite appearance to Nano. The bonnet incorporates diamond shaped clear lens headlights and reliable Tata logo in centre. The tinted windshield is equipped with two speed wipers and intermittent washer. Coming below the bonnet, one can find bumpers sharing the same color as painted on the entire body of Tata Nano. The high-end Tata Nano LX is also equipped with front fog lamps. Moving down the bumper, airdam can be seen which completes the Aerokit feature on new Nano which also includes roof spoiler.  The roof beading and roof spoiler in the LX variant makes Tata NANO 2012 look elegant and posh.

Coming to the side profile, one can find Body color ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirror) on driver side and Tip-tap body color ORVM on passenger side . Even the door handles are body color, though Tata Motors was cautious about keeping the price in check and gave these appealing features only in top-end model. Intrusion beam is integrated through innovative door system design. One more thing that has been upgraded in the 2012 Tata Nano are the new wheel covers. The six petal shaped spokes on the wheel cover covering the radial tubeless tyres gives a stylish look to the new Nano. When viewed from side, it is easily noticeable that the new Tata Nano has been manufactured with high ground clearance just like an SUV . This will obviously save passengers from the jerks gifted by over-heighted speed breakers in our country. The overall body is painted in chic metallic and premium colors making the new Nano, a perfect eye-candy.

At the rear the crunched tinted windshield gives way to squarish boot lid. The clear lens tail lamps are elongated and run in length with the boot lid. There is a high stop lamp mounted high at the centre. The body color bumpers and fog lamps continue at the rear also.

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Editor's take : Despite being small on the outside, Nano is spacious than all its competition. The space of the vehicle is phenomenal and even the features that it offers for the price tag is worth each and every penny.

The interiors of the 2012 Tata Nano now has an expert touch, plusher than ever before and most attractive blend of colors to go with. The comforts in the car now attains new heights with soft hues of premium beige fabric in the top variant Tata Nano LX’s premium seats, trendy black upholstery in the Tata Nano CX mid variant and new exciting dual tone vinyl upholstery seats for the base Tata Nano 2012 variant, Standard. With three different alluring interior color tones, Tata Nano is a perfect choice where each variant stands to be the best in its own place.

In order to generate a contrast color effect, the dashboard is done in medium graphite, Ebony Black and Barley beige colors in Nano Standard, Nano CX and Nano LX respectively. Talking about the new Tata Nano Standard, the centre facia shed Ebony black color; Tata Nano CX sheds silver dust in the centre facia and metallic silver color is used in the centre facia of the new Tata Nano LX. The roof lining is jute based in Standard model while Polyester is used in the other two variants. Even the A and B pillar on the doors are lined with trims.

The dashboard becomes the new attraction in Tata Nano 2012 with its neat and clean placement of objects. The steering wheel is 2 spoke in base and mid variant and 3 spoke in top variant and is assisted with easy steer mechanism . The instrument cluster has bright illumination for better view during driving but unlike other cars, the oval instrument cluster is placed on the centre console rather than behind steering column. An electronic trip meter, digital fuel gauge, low fuel warning lamp is present along with speedometer. Just below it is the AC and heater. While central locking is given only in one variant, door lock facility on driver side is standard in all models.

The seats are comfortable and can accommodate 4 people quite easily. Foe storage, a lot of practical options are visible in the entire Tata Nano. Cup holders in front console, gear shift console, magazine and coin holder on all doors, map pocket on front seats, rear parcel shelf and spacious boot are the few highlights of storage in the small car. The rear seats are foldable so as to increase the boot space so as to adjust more luggage . However a glove box is missing. The cabin lamp enhances the visibility for reading and the anti-glare rear view mirror helps better viewing for driver.

Interior comfort

New Tata Nano is classy and plush from inside and comes with comfortable options all across the interiors. Air conditioner with heater tops the list of comfort giving pleasure in summers and winters in Nano . The front windows are electrically powered in the small car. The driver and passengers can rest their heads in comfort on the headrests given on seats. Sun visor on front seats protects driver and co-driver from sun rays. Even laminated windshield helps in this activity.  The driver seat can be adjusted on the slider and a recliner is also provided in top two models. Assist grips are present for front and rear seats which can be used while turns and accident. Head lamp leveling facility is integrated in the new Tata Nano making it more comfortable for viewing the road.

Editor's take : Despite the small sized engine, the performance of the Nano is good. It doesn’t feel out of breath, and it easily does 100km/hr.

The 624 cc Multi Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) petrol engine of Tata Nano has seen a significant improvement with the peak power mounting to 38 Ps from 35 PS, a remarkable 10% increase in the power output. The maximum torque now produced is 51 Nm from 48 Nm earlier. The fuel efficiency is another key point especially when the petrol engine is under question with the heaping petrol price in the background. The fuel efficiency of the car is now class-leading among the petrol cars with 25.4 kmpl an improvement from the 23.6 kmpl. The 105 kmph top speed is another point to remove the last shred of disappointment from the consumers side, who might have faced with 100 kmph earlier.

Tata Nano 2012 is equipped with the 4 B x 12 steel wheels with the radial tubeless tyres . The size of front tyres of Tata Nano is 135/70 R12 while its rear tyre size is 155/65 R12.

Editor's take : The Nano is definitely a good handling car that has one of the most precise steering wheel. The steering wheel is direct and feels like a go-kart.

The ease in driveablity and handling are further enhanced with revised set up of suspensions. The front anti-roll bar and the improved steering mechanism has taken the car a notch further to enable the user with an extremely pleasurable driving experience.

Editor's take :  The Nano gets seat belts for all the five passengers, the rear seat benchers get a two-point seat belt.

Despite its low cost, Tata Nano 2012 offers lots of safety features that ensures that driver and pedestrians are safe in it. The safety features that are available with Tata Nano includes Central Locking, Center High Mount Stop Lamp, Laminated Windshield, Door Lock on Driver and Passenger Side, Booster assisted brakes, Front & Rear Seat Belts, Additional body reinforcements, Intrusion beam, Radial Tubeless tyres , etc.

Editor's take : The top of the line Nano comes with AC, front power windows and the limited edition version even has alloy wheels and music system at the same cost.

Audio system is not available with Tata Nano 2012 so if you need audio system with this car you have to pay some extra amount. To reduce its overall cost Tata Motors doesn’t offers audio system with Tata Nano.

Tata Nano is packed with air conditioning system heating that offers the convenient atmosphere that driver and passengers required during drive.