03/24/09
The Nano, a pint-sized $2,000 car designed to put car ownership within reach of millions of the world’s poor, will hit India’s congested streets in July, Tata Motors officials said Monday.And it could come to the U.S. in a few years.But whether the long-awaited Nano will revolutionize the global auto industry has yet to be seen.The Nano, starting at about 100,000 rupees ($1,980), is a stripped-down car for stripped-down times: It is 10.2 feet long, has one windshield wiper, a 623cc rear engine, and a diminutive trunk.The four-seater can travel up to 65 miles an hour and gets 55.5 miles to the gallon. The Nano does not have air bags or anti-lock brakes — neither of which is required in India — and if you want air conditioning or power windows, you’ll have to pay extra.
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