Tata Nano 2012-2017 STD SE

Nano 2012-2017 STD SE Review

Tata Motors Limited, marks to be the largest automobile company of India. The company is a leader into commercial vehicle segment. And it is world's fourth largest truck and bus manufacturer. The company stepped into the line of passenger car manufacturing in 1991, and now, it counts into the major players. Tata Motors holds up the markets, making presence into each and every segment. The company expanded its international footprint by exporting its commercial vehicles in other parts of the world. Tata Motors, established global standards with the quality and performance. The pioneer nature of the company is counted as its USP into motor-vehicle segment. Tata Motor Limited join hands with some of the leading multi-national car makers, thereby providing a wide spectrum of choices to Indian buyers. Tata Motors Limited established global benchmark with the power, speed, carrying capacity,low maintenance cost and its strength . The company has always gained its first mover advantage as its being pioneer into many segments. Some of the highlights includes, the manufacturing of Tata Indica that was the first indigenously developed passenger car. It even initiated India's first utility vehicle with Tata Safari and well known Tata Nano. Nano, known as most innovative small car was an ultimate innovation which created a buzz at National and International front. Now Tata Motors present newly redesigned Tata Nano STD SE , that comes with more spacious and stylish mechanics. It marks it name with 31 design and 37 technology patent. This compact hatchback aligns with its name flaunting multi-selling points. This newly introduced Tata Nano 2012, is most fuel efficient petrol car, that offers 25Kmpl complemented with best in class AC. With its trendy styling and 10 exciting colors, it would definitely turn heads. With unmistakable designing, the makers had taken care of each and every detail weather being on its mechanics, comfort attribute or core. The Tata Nano Special Edition has been introduced with five new accessories that include alloy wheels, a stereo compatible with MP3 featuring USB, AUX and iPod connectivity, two glove boxes on either side of the dash board, festive stickers on the C-pillars and body graphics on either side of the top-of-the-line LX model. The Special Edition Tata Nano is available in CX and LX trims in all colours that the Nano is available in.

Exteriors

This compact design is very beautifully crafted with a double triangle exterior design concept. The car exhibits fine character lines rising up from the powerful dynamic headlamps which define the prominent attribute of the car. The front fascia is defined by captivating premium holds the the shining brand logo of Tata. Large halogen headlamps perfectly merge with the character lines. The wide front plain windshield is complemented with 2-speed washer and wiper. Front bumpers with body color aerokit integrated with fog lamps. The side profile is defined with driver side tip tap black outside rear view mirror. The door handles and side rails complemented with footsteps are an attribute for sporty delight & liveliness of the car. Moving on to the rear part which has stylish combination tail lamps which go well with the hatchback body design. The protruding fenders with extra depth is designed aerodynamically so that it can compete with top notch speeds on highways. Stepping into the car is a delightful experience as the elegant dual tone vinyl theme used for seat upholstery and on door trims make it inviting. The cabin has ample space and support comfortable 4-5 seating capacity. The dashboard gets a medium graphite touch whereas the center fascia is done in ebony black color. 2-spoke steering wheel having digital clock aside enhance the cabin styling. The Tata Nano Special Edition has been introduced with five new accessories that include alloy wheels, a stereo compatible with MP3 featuring USB, AUX and iPod connectivity.

Colors

Rouge Red, Serene White, Aqua Blue, Neon Rush, Papaya Orange, Meteore Silver, Champagne Gold, Pearl White, Mojito Green, and Sunshine Yellow.

The overall dimension of this compact design is 3099mm, 1495mm, and 1652 as length, width and height respectively. The wheelbase of this huge driving device is 2230mm and it comes with a ground clearance of 180mm. The car has five spoked V-design steel wheels. The front wheel measure to 135/70 R12 and complemented with rear tyre size of 155/65 R 12. The hatchback gets a spare tyre of size 135/70 R 12.

Interiors

The interiors are inviting with better plastic on the dashboard and dual tone fabric seat upholstery. Main highlights includes 2-spoked steering wheel, clear digital clock, cabin lamp, and magazine pockets in front seats. The cabin is made much spacious then of its predecessor as the company managed optimize the space within. The 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. Seats are facilitated with seat belts for better protection of occupants.

Enging & Efficiency

Tata Nano STD SE, being equipped with 624cc , MPFI engine is designed to deliver high power output and impressive fuel efficiency. For an impressive power it comes loaded with 2 cylinder engine , that features programmed fuel injection system . Coupled up with this powertrain, all new Nano 2012, is capable of churning up a maximum power of 37.4bhp at 5500rpm, and thereby delivers a torque of 51Nm at 4000rpm. Talking of the fuel efficiency, this specific power mill with some tweaks; and being equipped with synchromesh 4+1 transmission, possesses a capacity to deliver a mileage of 25kmpl (ARAI tested). This compact hatchback signifies some of lowest emission norms in the industry and hence provides an eco edge. Nano 2012 could accelerate from 0-100Kmpl in just 29.7 seconds and can exceed upto the top speed of 106Kmpl.

Comfort Features

Tata Nano STD SE is made quite spacious and opulence, and it could accommodate 5 person. This hatchback comes with power steering, and best-in-class air conditioner comes integrated with heater so as to regulate temperature. Front and rear cup holder on the central console and front door lining pocket adds to the comfort attribute for occupants in the car. The other highlighted attributes adding comfort into the traveling experience are gear shift console, cabin lamp for clear visual inside in darkness. The car is packed with map-pocket integral with driver and co-driver seat. The driver seat is slider type plus it it supplemented with headrest, to derive ultimate comfort while driving this small power pack car. The hatchback is lashed with numerous other features such as front assist grip, low fuel warning lamp, rear seat folding and headlamp leveling is an another added advantage.

Handling & Control

The Tata Nano STD SE comes equipped with Radial tubeless tyres, center high mount stop lamp, Laminated windshield, and has door lock on driver side. The hatchback comes loaded with booster assisted brakes, front and rear seat belts and has additional body reinforcement. Nano 2012 is embedded intrusion beam which is of integral feature with specific door fitted design. This fresh new generation automatic hatchback is far more better than the original version in regards to handling and riding it. The newly introduced suspension system has independent lower wishbone McPherson Strut with gas filled dampers and anti roll bar on the front part. This front suspension type is complemented with Independent semi- trailing arm with coil spring and gas shock absorber for the rear end. This combination acts as good shock absorber and gives better rides on rough roads.

Pros

Lashed with all trendy features, unmatched fuel efficiency in its class segment.

Cons

The engine makes a lots of voice.