Tata Motors will bring diesel model of world’s cheapest car by the year 2011. The company is currently in advanced stages of developing a diesel engine that will power Nano models in India in near future.
Tata Motors is planning to give facelift to the world’s cheapest car in coming few months. The new model will have small-looking but significant changes within next six months. The changes are being made after receiving feedback from the customers who have already received their models and general public opinion. The new model will have rev limit at 6000 rpm instead of conventional 5000 rpm for faster acceleration especially in first and second gears.
The export unit will also feature 5-speed gear box which is absent in the Indian models as top speed is restricted to 105 kmph based on safety grounds. The five speed gear box will be ideal for the European roads as Indian roads to do not facilitate gear changes at speed of 105 kmph.
There will be changes in the exterior as well viz., modified outside rear view mirror which allows movement of the mirror in its casing. This feature will also allow electrical adjustment feature in the future. There will be check straps on the doors to limit the opening of doors. One of the main features to be introduced in the new model will be opening of tailgate that will improve the utility. Presently the tailgate is sealed which is especially cumbersome to rear passengers.
