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Tata Nano - Junta Ki Gaddi!

Just saw the launch of the new 'people's car' - Tata Nano I must say the Tata's have pulled the proverbial rabbit out of a hat! The design, though varying a little from the original design sketch, has not been compromised on and goes on to resemble a lot like the Zen Estillo. With they claiming that the car meets all fuel, safety and environment standards including Bharat III and Euro IV, it must be sending shivers down the Maruti Suzuki spine.

What I loved about the Nano -

1. A car for just 1 Lakh rupees or $2500 - Thats a auto-revolution by national and international standards! "Hmm, shall I buy new a hi-fi stereo's set for my merc?" "Well, why not rather buy nano for my child?"

2. This coming from the Indian stable makes it all the more special. Come on world, stand up and take notice.

3. Cars won't be out of reach of the aam junta. Now every Ram, Vicki and Hari - be they students or peddalars can afford one.

4. Autorickshaw's: would we still need them?

The Only worrisome fact - Indian roads and other basic infrastructure will need a serious upliftment.

Hats Off Tata, for changing the world of automotive forever..

Comments

Preethi said…
What a boon it is to the Indian middle-class right?
And the design looks so suave. After making air travel simple for aam junta, this has been the nxt big move.
Kudos to TATA.
Friday, 11 January, 2008
Whiterays said…
Very true. Surely it looks like we are on the threshhold of a Big change. Just hope it turns out as positive as it looks. :)
Wednesday, 16 January, 2008
Anonymous said…
Karan Tapar's interview with Sunita Narayan in his Devil's Advocate talks about Reality and teh future of India.
Monday, 21 January, 2008
Shrinidhi Hande said…
Hi.

I've moved by blog to www.enidhi.net from enidhispeaks.blogspot.com Can you please update your blog roll accordingly?

You may also check my post on Nano

Thanks
Saturday, 26 January, 2008
Whiterays said…
@Manoj - Can you send the Devil's Advocate link. Was unable to find it on their website.

@Shrinidhi - congrats on moving to your own doamin.
Tuesday, 29 January, 2008
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