Tatas' Rs 1 lakh car at Auto Expo 2008

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At New Delhi Auto Expo on Jan. 10 2008



Car enthusiasts can get the first glimpse of the much talked about Tata Motors’ Rs 1-lakh car during the ninth Auto Expo scheduled in New Delhi on January 10. However, commercial launch of the model will not take place before mid-2008.

Tata Motors will be jointly participating with Fiat in the expo, which begins on January 9, and will be spread over a pavilion of over 5,200 square metres.

The expo, a biennial event, has been showcasing the Indian automobile and auto component industry for the last 18 years.

The Rs 1-lakh car, which the Tatas say will be a “people’s car”, has been much talked about not only in India but in the global arena in recent times.

The company, which has kept a tight lid on engineering specifications of the model, says the car will create a paradigm shift in low-cost transportation.


An independent non-executive director was quoted as saying that the model will be an eco-car, capable of delivering a mileage of 25 km a litre on petrol.

“Acceleration wise it is the same as that of a Maruti 800,” he said. In fact, he had taken a drive in a prototype of the car, describing his experience as “amazing”.

What’s said

Made using more plastic to reduce weight.

Capable of delivering 25 km/litre on petrol.

Acceleration wise same as that of a Maruti 800.

Might be powerd by 600cc petrol engine

More plastic


The car is said to be made using more plastic in an effort by Tata engineers to reduce weight of the vehicle, and less number of bolts.

The New Delhi auto expo, where the model will be unveiled, is expected to give car enthusiasts more details of its the look and engineering specifications.

“In keeping with the company’s tradition of unveiling its new cars at the auto expo, the company will present its people’s car,at a special ceremony on January 10,” the company said.

Tata Motors will also display a range of new passenger vehicles at the expo, while Fiat will display passenger cars from its international range.

From its commercial vehicles stable, Tata Motors’ displays will include buses from the joint venture with Marcopolo of Brazil, newly-developed multi-axle heavy trucks, pickup vehicles, applications of panel vans, and new mini-trucks.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/...2051640200.htm

[Third Eye]

Cool
Thanks for the info.

[Tech.Masti]

read it today's newspaper, waiting for that day

[zyberboy]

how big is this car compared to m800?

[Batistabomb]

i think this is only for 2 seaters

[shashank_re]

According to the spy pic that i saw on T-Bhp,its looks very similar to Maruti Zen Estilo!!!!

[gagan007]

seen the pic for the first time....thanks a ton buddy

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by shashank_re

According to the spy pic that i saw on T-Bhp,its looks very similar to Maruti Zen Estilo!!!!

From the above pic, it looks more like a squashed up Swift!

[[xubz]]

Guys! Think of the Extra Traffic it Creates! Parking Space! If everyone buys it then Bangalore _will_ be HELL.

[amol48]

25 km/litre and acceleration same as that of maruti 800 is quite good... looking forward to it.. !! But since it's made more of plastic, would be easily damaged by small dashes or would lose stability even at a speed of 60km/hr

[infra_red_dude]

I agree with subs, car for 2 is just not viable for a city like Bangalore!

[ray|raven]

Doesnt this look like the car used in the chase sequence in "DaVinci Code" ?

Regards,
ray

[kumarmohit]

Yep it looks like the Smart Fortwo

[ray|raven]

Ah, so thats the name.
Was searchin google with a hundred different queries to find it

Thanx.

[BBThumbHealer]

from the pic , its lookin nice ! thnx...

[axxo]

looks like a big size helmet for TVS 50

[Faun]

Originally Posted by axxo

looks like a big size helmet for TVS 50

tvs 50 rocks...

[shashank_re]

Guys i dont think that the Real car looks like the one in the 1st post.

[nix]

this car is targetted for students and two wheeler users... nothing like driving in a car for a student. driving in two wheeler in bang traffic and heat is like driving in hell... good news... all i need is ac...

[shashank_re]

If car is 1lac then i think AC will be 10k!

[x3060]

i guess its a nice car . i like small ones

[Pathik]

Looks like a mix up of swift and estilo.
BTW is it still 1 lac?

[amol48]

Originally Posted by pathiks

Looks like a mix up of swift and estilo.
BTW is it still 1 lac?

No i had read once in TOI that it will cost around 1.2 lakhs in you include tax, insurance etc... but still pretty cheap

[drgrudge]

Guys, it's just a 2 door car. You see a lot of Cars like this in Dubai, not India. They do have sitting capacity of 4 also. It depends.

Parking is not a problem in India (as in Dubai), people look for smaller cars even though they can afford bigger cars. With the population and the traffic going up daily, I think it's a welcome sign.

I don't think that's the picture of the Car. If it is, it's stunning.

[anand1]

What to say........?
According to me it is full "dubba".

[shyamno]

I have read in some newspaper that this 1lac car will have 4 door but it seems to have 2 door( from the pic).....

I don't think this is the real pic...

[multi]

if that photo is correct then it's similar to that electric car "Reva"

2 seating car for 1.2 lakh - buyer will say why not get cheap 2nd hand 4 or more seater other car or will say I will pay more buy other 4 seater .

[Pathik]

^^ Yep.. And maruti ll also reduce the m800's price to 1.5k levels soon.

[ctrl_alt_del]

ally

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

I agree with subs, car for 2 is just not viable for a city like Bangalore!

Actually it will be better for the Bangalore traffic. Here at Whitefield, come 5PM and you see all these people driving back home in huge cars like Innova. Imagine! One person in a car like Innova.

[sauravgr8]

How about the spear parts?? is it repairable in the indian market....