With the Tata Nano having been launched, designers and engineers at the Tata Motors plant in Pune are now busy giving final shape to Nano Europa, the car for the international market.
Tata Motors chairman Ratan Tata had showcased the prototype at the 79th Geneva Motor Show last month. A team of close to 500 members is working on the Nano Europa, which is scheduled to be launched in 2011.
"With work on the Indian version of the Nano over, the R&D team at the Pune plant is working on Nano Europa project," confirmed a Tata Motors official working on the project. The Indian version was developed by the same team.
The Europa, unlike the Indian model, would sport enhanced features, including a three-cylinder engine and several safety gadgets, including airbags. "To meet the driving needs of its target customers, the Tata Nano Europa will be powered by a 3-cylinder all-aluminum multi point fuel injection (MPFI)engine matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and electric power steering. The engine will provide high fuel efficiency and low carbo dioxide emission which will be environmentally friendly," an official said. The Nano for India is a 624 cc, 2-cylinder, MPFI engine.
"The Nano Europa meets all safety regulations. One of the most enhanced features in the new car would be safety gadgets that are being installed in the car," said an official working at the Pune plant. In addition to the all sheet-metal body and its energy absorbing design, it would use an antilock braking system and an electronic stability programme to help prevent crashes and air bags.
Asked if the international version would be made available close to the India price, Debasis Ray, head, corporate communication, at Tata Motors, said, "The pricing of the car would be finalised closer to the launch."
The Nano Europa, as compared to the Indian version, would be a little more spacious. It will be 3.29 metres long and 1.58 metres wide, against 3.09 metres and 1.45 metres respectively for the Indian version.
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