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Nano Europa unveiled at Geneva motor show

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SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL: Tata Motors displays its small car Nano during the first media day of the 79th Geneva Car Show at the Palexpo in Geneva on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: World’s cheapest car Nano from Tata Motors that had caught global attention at its unveiling at the Delhi Auto Expo in 2008 will also be rolled out in select international markets within the next two years and called Nano Europa. Tata Motors will launch Nano on March 23 in Mumbai.In a statement, Tata Group head Ratan Tata said Nano has also generated wide interest in developed countries and Tata Motors would launch Nano Europa within the next two years.

Tata Motors is keen on introducing Nano in European markets keeping in mind the growing market for low-cost and fuel efficient cars.

Nano Europa will have some advanced features like air-bags and ABS, but its cost might see only marginal increase compared to its Indian version, company sources said.

Mr. Tata, who unveiled Nano Europa along with concept luxury sedan Prima and electric vehicle Indica Vista EV at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show, said Nano Europa would have a slightly longer wheelbase of 2.28 metres and powered by a 3-cylinder sporty all-aluminium MPFI engine matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission and electric power steering. The gasoline engine will be class-leading, providing high fuel efficiency and low carbon-dioxide emissions.

PTI reports from Geneva:

Tata Motors said the booking for its small car Nano in India would begin as per schedule in the second week of next month.

“We plan to bring Nano to Europe because we think there is a market for low-cost cars in Europe, which have good fuel economy,” Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata told PTI at the Geneva Motor Show. Mr. Tata said Nano-Europa would come with airbags and other high-end features, “but it will still be a low-cost car”.

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