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Mast TATA Nano Rs 1Lakh Car

(NEW DELHI) — India's Tata Motors on Thursday unveiled its much anticipated $2,500 car, an ultra-cheap price tag that brings car ownership into the reach of tens of millions of people. But critics worry the car could overwhelm the country's roads and create an environmental nightmare.

“The four seater has a 624cc gasoline engine mounted under the rear seat. The manufacturer claims that the 33hp engine meets current Euro 4 emissions standards and is cleaner than most of the scooters running around on Indian streets right now.” They also claim that the Nano can achieve 54 mpg (U.S.) and has passed frontal and side impact tests. (No mention of what standard they are using for the testing.)

Deluxe version to have AC

On being asked whether the standard car also have air conditioner, Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons said that the standard car will have not have AC.

“The deluxe version that we displayed on the podium today will have AC and of course somewhat higher price which will be disclosed at the time we launch the vehicle. So the standard car will be as I said Rs 1 lakh +VAT + transport as the customer price” he added.