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Tata Nano GenX Nano (facelift 2015) 0.6i (38 Hp) Easy Shift
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Tata Nano:
The Tata Nano is a city car/microcar manufactured and marketed by Indian automaker Tata Motors over a single generation from 2008 to 2018. It was primarily sold in India as an inexpensive economy car for motorcycle and scooter drivers — with a launch price of ₹100,000 on 10 January 2008. The Nano has a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and was initially produced as a four-door saloon car with no rear cargo opening, with a five-door hatchback version introduced in 2015.
Tata Motors projected production figures of 250,000 annually at launch. This was not achieved, and various factors led to a decline in sales volume, including delays during the factory relocation from Singur to Sanand, early instances of the Nano catching fire and the perception that the Nano was unsafe and lacked quality from its aggressive cost cutting. Actual sales reached 7,591 for model year 2016-2017. The project lost money, as confirmed by former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry and by 2017 Tata Motors management....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GenX Nano (facelift 2015) Overview:
Tata Nano (GenX Nano (facelift 2015)). With 51 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 745 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 105 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
0.6i (38 Hp) Easy Shift Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Designed purely for urban commuting, this 0.6L engine offers minimal acceleration and struggles significantly at higher speeds or with a full load. Its 38 Hp is just enough for pottering around the city, with a top speed of 105 km/h.
Fuel Economy
Given its small displacement and low power output, the engine is expected to deliver decent fuel economy, making it an economical choice for daily city drives. The Easy Shift AMT can further aid in relaxed driving efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase price
- • Exceptional maneuverability and compact size for city driving
- • Convenient Easy Shift (AMT) option for urban traffic
- • Good fuel efficiency for its segment
- • Spacious interior for its exterior dimensions
Cons:
- • Very low power output, struggles outside city limits
- • Significant safety concerns (0-star Global NCAP rating for original Nano)
- • Basic interior features and material quality
- • Limited luggage space (94L trunk)
- • Drum brakes all around limit braking performance
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Nano: 2008 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Tata |
| Model: | Nano |
| Generation: | GenX Nano (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6i (38 Hp) Easy Shift |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 38 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 51 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 624 |
| Number of cylinders: | 2 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.2 l |
| Coolant: | 2.4 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 105 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.1 kg/Hp, 52.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 14.2 kg/Nm, 70.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 725-765 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 94 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 24 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3164 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1750 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1652 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2230 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 100 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 8.0 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Easy Shift |
| Front brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 135/70 R12; 155/65 R12 |
| Wheel rims size | 12 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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