Geneva show '08: Tata Nano steals the show

8 March 2008

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After spreading its charisma at Indian Auto Expo 2008, Tata Motors presented its no frills Nano car at the 78th Geneva Motor Show. The car has been introduced with three other vehicles at the show, the new generation Indica, the new Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT and the Xenon.

The Nano will first be launched in India later in 2008. The new generation Indica will be launched in the latter part of 2008 in international markets. The Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT and the Xenon have just been introduced in select markets.

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Speaking on the occasion, Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors said, "1998, when we displayed the Indica at Geneva, marked our entry into passenger cars. The last decade has been a period of significant development in Tata Motors' capabilities. The display of the Nano, which is a first for the global automobile industry, and the new generation Indica signifies this in-house progression."

The Nano
The Nano, when launched in India, will be available in both standard and deluxe versions. The standard version has been priced at Rs.100, 000 (about US$2500 / Euro1700), excluding VAT and transportation cost.The car has a rear-wheel drive, all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 623 cc, 24.6 kW, multi point fuel injection petrol engine.

Its safety performance and tailpipe emission performance meets regulatory requirements well in India. When compared to a two-wheeler in terms of overall pollutants, it has a lower pollution level.

The new Indica
The new generation Indica has been given a complete makeover. The new avatar is bigger than the current Indica with a length of 3795 mm (existing 3675 mm), width of 1695 mm, height of 1550 mm and wheelbase of 2470 mm (existing 2400 mm). The rear sloping wind screen makes the car look more spacious from inside. Nnew Indica will be available in both diesel and petrol engines with transmissions with a new suspension. The car will be offered with the new 1.3 litre Quadra-Jet Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine and 1.2 and 1.4 litre Safire MPFI VVT petrol engines, in addition to existing Tata powertrains. The new engines will be manufactured at the new Tata-Fiat joint venture plant in India.

The new Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT
The Safari is powered by a 2.2 litre 103 kW common rail direct injection Euro IV compliant diesel engine.

The Xenon
The Xenon is also equipped with a 2.2 litre 103 kW common rail direct injection Euro IV compliant diesel engine. It is offered in single cabin, double cabin and space cabin versions in 4x2 as well as 4x4 configurations. While continuing to be manufactured in India, the Xenon will also be manufactured in Thailand and will be marketed in Tata's existing European, Asean and African markets.The Tata range has been selling in select European markets since 1993 and has continued to gain increasing response year after year.