Tata Nano GenX Launched at Rs.1.99 Lacs

[gaddambhargavareddy]

Tata Motors has endowed the Nano smart city hatchback with an automatic manual transmission (AMT) and an open-able hatch lid. Also known as a semi-automatic gearbox, the AMT is essentially a manual gearbox with an automatic clutch. This makes gear shifting hassle free as the driver doesn’t have to bother depressing the clutch pedal manually.

A car equipped with an AMT does away with a manual clutch pedal. The AMT can function in automatic mode where the ECU of the gearbox shifts up and down automatically, and also in a semi-automatic mode wherein the driver has to shift gears, albeit clutch-lessly.

In a nutshell, the AMT offers the convenience of an automatic car while being less complex, more fuel efficient and cost effective. Tata Motors has used the F-TRONIC moniker to christen the semi-automatic gearbox.

The AMT equipped version of the Nano is still a while away from production. However, Tata Motors is seriously considering the AMT equipped Nano for India as the automaker is working on re-positioning the Nano as a smart city car.

The Nano AMT is likely to be priced about 40,000 rupees more than the recently launched, electric power steering equipped Nano Twist. With a power steering, a frugal petrol engine that supports CNG fuel and an automated manual transmission, the compact Nano is a serious contender for being one of the most effortless-to-drive cars in India.

 

[mastiandroid5]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

The Nano is getting better by the day :)

How I wish I bought it a year late to have these features.

 

[silverlxnano]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

The Nano is getting better by the day :)

How I wish I bought it a year late to have these features.

Same here buddy, I wish I would have waited 2 years. I know its too long to wait, but its all worth it!

 

[mukesh]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

It's hard to believe this is Nano, but no doubt TML is doing a wonderful job. Let's see if the productions version is same like this.

 

[DJ bro]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

Is this the photo from the Auto expo?
Looks like ready for production and fully developed! Love the new steering wheel.
Also, looks like this is a bigger engine.

 

[gaddambhargavareddy]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

Is this the photo from the Auto expo?
Looks like ready for production and fully developed! Love the new steering wheel.
Also, looks like this is a bigger engine.

yes these images from AUTO EXPO

 

[icecool]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

awesome addition. Engine does look bigger. But i wish they would have made th face a bit squarer, giving it some character, and changed the dashboard.

 

[draneeshpm]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

TATA has thrown in the towel to save the gasping Nano.Will it live another couple of years on this life support or will it make a healthy come back is anybody's guess.I think India has outgrown in ambition to own a Nano.But it's good that TATA is trying.

 

[gaddambhargavareddy]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

TATA NANO Twist F-Tronic

 

[anshuman8]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

My oh my ! This is news of the day. If this is launched may spell death knell to all Maruti lower end models for sure.

 

[livecars]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

Tata ASS is not so great, nor have their engines been that reliable in recent times! Will wait for test drive review before deciding.

But man, Karl Slym is definitely missed... all his efforts seem to be coming out just a few days after his death! RIP!!

 

[vikyjoshi]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

Karl, we surely missed you. I bet , you have been super happy to see the rave reviews Tata is getting after months and months of bashing from all netizens.

Well having said this, it does not take away any credit from Tata engineers designers who have worked on these fantastics cars.

Nano seems a much much different animal. The black strip on front, the smoked headlights, the dark brown center console, the 3 spoke steering wheel. This is just AMAZING.

This nano really looks to be worth owning.

Subtle changes have made a Vast differnece in the appeal it has. looks really upmarket and luxurious.

 

[generalmax]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

Things are getting brighter for nano .From nana to wah wah ! This is an education for all on positioning the product right.

 

[anshuman8]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

Tata Nano is a very good case study for "Brand Management" in B-Schools.

 

[gaddambhargavareddy]

Re: Tata Nano gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) and open-able tail gate:

Tata Nano Twist Active Concept (with openable hatch) revealed:

The Tata Nano Twist Active Concept is a strong hint at the future look of the Tata Nano when it heads for a cosmetic refresh. A wider smiling grille is set on the front with a light catcher around the new front and rear bumper, a new bonnet trim, black trim around the daylight opening area and a partitioned headlamp sum up the external changes.

Another main feature on this car is the openable tailgate seen on the Nano for the first time.

The car’s interior is enriched with a new range of colours, and as a design, it is similar to the current Nano. The concept is fitted with power steering (Electric Power Assisted Steering or EPAS) and LED fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge, three features that were launched on the Tata Nano Twist a few weeks earlier. The car retains the all-wheel drum brake setup and the four speed manual transmission.

The Nano Twist Active is giving more meaning to its revised positioning of a ‘Smart City Car’.