just john Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Laugh all you like, the World's cheapest car (£1400) has passed its European Safety Test say Mirahttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/5843705/Tata-Nano-safety-boost.htmlI would, I can see fleets of them, beats driving a fibreglass lawn mower[:D]edit; I wonder if the scrappage deal applies?[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 No I wouldn't buy one, but not for the obvious reasons.If you check out the first drive report it says:"The British market version – the Nano Europa – will have a larger engine, a retractable tailgate, power steering and other higher performance features. It will cost nearer £4,500 and will be differently styled to meet mandatory European safety standards."Which begs the question, has it passed EU safety tests or not [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 PS: Could someone explain to me why a car with tyres the width of awheelbarrows and which probably weighs little more than 'er indoorsweekly shop needs power steering [:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Radial tyres.Most modern drivers would not buy or even be able to control a car that had a steering wheel the necessary size and/or needed 5 turns of the wheel lock to lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 If it's engine capacity matches it's price I think it should be the obligatory vehicle for all new, young drivers...until they have earned the right to drive a more powerful car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Dosen't look that far from Merc's smart car, except the price obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 As a little dodgem for popping to the shops or an Airport/City hire car or Posties wagon, it seems cost effective when compared to Fiat Panda's, C1s (not)Smartcars and their ilk. [:)]I'm sure we'll be seeing a Czero or similar as other manufacturers consider the way the wind's blowing, what better platform for a compressed air city runabout? [8-|]Worryingly as Henry said ''small car, small profit'' which might not be so good for existing manufacturers trying to load their overheads on board such a model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 [quote user="J.Rs gone native"]Radial tyres.Most modern drivers would not buy or even be able to control a car that had a steering wheel the necessary size and/or needed 5 turns of the wheel lock to lock.[/quote]Presumably/hopefully Indians will be able to [:'(]'Modern drivers' is a euphemism for 'operator' IMHO? Cars have become so flabby, cosy, and convenient, that most people these days have very little notion of being part of what should be a two way communication.Don't really understand your point about radial tyres though I'm afraid JR. With a point of contact about the size of a beermat and what, maybe 6/700kg fully laden, just how difficult could it be to turn the steering wheel !Full spec and photos HEREBTW I understand that the Indian version doesn't have a handbrake so major mods required (one of many) before it ever lands on European shores hence the price hike which pitches it against other offerings. I'm not knocking it at all and in it's own market place a stunning and laudable achievement which will bring (semi) civilised personal transport to the masses but as far as Europe goes strictly one for the geeks and eccentrics I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 As far as the test goes Ern, my understanding is that it is on its way, having passed the two critical crash tests but the full Euro test will involve other tests, pedestrian safety (I should think they would demolish it!) etc. Before you dismiss it, isn't it just a scaled down 2CV, when will that return?[:D]. How many times have you been obliged to overtake those fibreglass lawnmower propelled conveyances driven around in France and have you seen the price of them . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hey Ernie clicked on your "here" the spec link and Avast blasted out virus warning, do you think they mean the car?no wonder it passed the crash test, if it doesn't have a hand brake it would have moved backwards [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 [quote user="teapot"]Hey Ernie clicked on your "here" the spec link and Avast blasted out virus warning, do you think they mean the car?[/quote][:D] Definitely trying to tell you something.No virus there, just the Nano homepage http://www.mytatanano.co.in/index.html AVAST having a fit perhaps ? [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 And again Ernie, cut and pasted the url into my browser and Avast Malware alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 teapot, had a look at the source code for that page and there is an embedded link to a Google advertising page page with Java script on ithttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.jswhich I'm sure is completely innocent but maybe AVAST thinks otherwise [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Could be, just a bit careful with anything from Asia [geek]Had a look via google HereSo the French awarded it the Bronze lion at Cannes, something to sit next to the gold tissue box on the dashboard [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 [quote user="teapot"]Could be, just a bit careful with anything from Asia [geek][/quote]Caution is good but you know where a site is hosted before you click on it how...........you clicked on mine didn't you [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Ahhh, but does he? what is all this change of identity stuff? are they after you Ern?[blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I like the concept of such a cheap car. its a real pity its likely to be "bloated out" for the euro market and costs will be so much higher.I have long bemoaned the over-weight, oversized, overly complicatd cars we drive nowadays, but what I like sadly seems to differ from normal demand.Also, I cant help but think of the fun possibilities of buying a basic one of these, and retro-fitting it with a decently powerfull motorbike engine and box, as done on Z-cars conversions.I have always wanted to do that with one of those wee sans-permis jobs. Not a cat in hells chance of getting it road legal here in France though :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Not sure one person registered a Midas if you put 1800 cc of K series in that I might go Porsche hunting again. Mine was heavier than my autocross mini but I could still lift the back off the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 [quote user="just john "]Ahhh, but does he? what is all this change of identity stuff? are they after you Ern?[blink][/quote]If I told you JJ I'd have to kill you [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 [quote user="Anton Redman"] a Midas if you put 1800 cc of K series in [/quote]VVC of course[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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