Tata Motors unveils face-lifted Nano

Tata Motors today unveiled a facelifted Nano aside from 3 other products that have been given a refresh including the Indica, Indigo eCS and the Sumo Gold.

From a styling point, the new Tata Nano doesn’t look too different from the outgoing model and features just minor cosmetic updates. The most visible changes are, of course, the new chrome strips on the front and rear as well as restyled bumpers. The rear bumpers also sport larger air vents for improved cooling of the rear-mounted engine.

Other new features include remote keyless entry, twin gloveboxes, and a four-speaker AmphiStream audio system with Bluetooth USB and Aux-in connectivity. Tata has also introduced Nano Personalisation Kits that enable owners to customise their car from four unique identities: Jet, Alpha, Remix, and Peach.

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The Nano will continue to be powered by the same 623cc, 33PS engine as in the 2012 model. Tata has made slight tweaks to the steering that promises to make driving easier in the city.  The car will be available in dealerships by July 2013 and though there is no word on prices yet, expect a slight upward revision (At present the Nano’s price ranges between Rs 1.53 lakh and Rs 2.18 lakh).

Tata Motors also announced a CNG variant of the Nano called the emax that claims to offer a fuel efficiency of 36km/kg and a combined range of 400km. With CNG costs in Delhi pegged at Rs 40/kg, this amounts to a Rs 1.10 per km running cost. The Nano aside, CNG will also be factory-fitted in the Indica and the Indigo.