any news about Tata Nano?

[jjmd3_787]

Last year ko pa nabasa sa website ng Tata sa India na mage-export sila ng Nano dito sa atin. Some say August, some say October. Napakatipid kasi sa gas, cute ang design, at napakamura (para kang bumili ng MC lang). Its deluxe variant has AC and stereo.

I'm itching to get my hands on it.

[tidus1203]

I dunno about you, but I am not excited of the prospect of a cheap car as cheap as the Nano to come in here. It will just worsen the traffic once the wage class (who normally commutes) can now afford a car. Or the motorcycle class finally can afford a car and gets a Nano...

[ghosthunter]

I dunno about you, but I am not excited of the prospect of a cheap car as cheap as the Nano to come in here. It will just worsen the traffic once the wage class (who normally commutes) can now afford a car. Or the motorcycle class finally can afford a car and gets a Nano...

The Tata Nano is aimed for the class who can afford a motorcycle but not a car. Given that, it might just help prevent needless deaths and injuries. Remember each person hurt or killed means less or no income for a family and possible financial penalty on society as well (public hospitalization, etc).

[tidus1203]

I am a selfish bastard so I say NO to the Nano! Lalo lang ako madedelay eh sa traffic... At least mga motor can squeeze around even in traffic so esentially their contribution to traffic is low unlike etong Nano it can occupy a whole lane...

[architect]

Per my friend, who is from India and who plans to import the Tata Nano, he has been informed by Tata the earliest they can consider exporting to countries like the Philippines will be in 2010. Note that is just to consider.

They currently have difficulty meeting local demands. As for export plans, their priority is to export higher-end, higher margin models to Europe.

[jjmd3_787]

I am a selfish bastard so I say NO to the Nano! Lalo lang ako madedelay eh sa traffic... At least mga motor can squeeze around even in traffic so esentially their contribution to traffic is low unlike etong Nano it can occupy a whole lane...

you're right about the term "squeeze" . . . araw-araw nasa news ang mga nai-squeeze na MC rider. ang masakit e may nadadamay pang passenger. pag may Nano na, mas safe ang driver at passenger nito. mapipilitan siyang magmaneho ng matino kasi hindi na siya pwedeng mag-squeeze in between lanes ...

if we really want to ease traffic volume especially here in the Metro, strict regulations should be imposed on 2nd hand import vehicles coming in via Subic and Cagayan.

[ghosthunter]

I am a selfish bastard so I say NO to the Nano! Lalo lang ako madedelay eh sa traffic... At least mga motor can squeeze around even in traffic so esentially their contribution to traffic is low unlike etong Nano it can occupy a whole lane...

I would rather have them in a car than on a motorbike buzzing past my window as they needle their way between cars. At least they have to follow all the traffic rules. On motorbikes, you see them making this and that illegal turns, etc and the cops don't even bother batting an eye to catch them.

[overboost]

I would rather have them in a car than on a motorbike buzzing past my window as they needle their way between cars. At least they have to follow all the traffic rules. On motorbikes, you see them making this and that illegal turns, etc and the cops don't even bother batting an eye to catch them.

I have to agree 100% ghosthunter.

Nowadays its so hard to drive in the metro with all those motorbikes wheezing left and right, positioning right at your blindspot, cutting lanes etc.

[LeOxe]

the Tata Nano is 200% better than a motorcycle. i think it's also a nice city car - can park literally anywhere due to its tinny size plus i think it's also very fuel efficient. it's a lot better than walking and/or riding in a motorcycle. hehe

[Burai]

car population ang nakaka asar naman din. lalo na kung yung tipong naninirahan ka sa mga 2lane na daanan lang or eskinita or ano pa ba? hmm.. basta sa masikip na lugar. tapos sila cause ng traffic. aruy!

lalo na sa umaga, yung tipong rush hour ng mga nagpapasukan. kahit nakakaasar mga bus na di marunong sumunod sa batas. tapos na traffic ka sa highway tapos katabi mo mga nano magkakamuka ahahaha

[seymorebutts]

Per my friend, who is from India and who plans to import the Tata Nano, he has been informed by Tata the earliest they can consider exporting to countries like the Philippines will be in 2010. Note that is just to consider.

They currently have difficulty meeting local demands. As for export plans, their priority is to export higher-end, higher margin models to Europe.

yes, hirap sila sa local demands sa bansa nila and this car cost around 100,000 rupees = more or less Php 100,000, pagdating sa atin with taxes?

[pup2]

I am a selfish bastard so I say NO to the Nano! Lalo lang ako madedelay eh sa traffic... At least mga motor can squeeze around even in traffic so esentially their contribution to traffic is low unlike etong Nano it can occupy a whole lane...

Di bale bro, when the global economy recovers and gas hits 60 again luluwag ulit ang traffic.

[ctrlaltdestroy]

di kaya amoy "pana" din ito tulad ng pinang-galingan?
chery QQ anyone?

[Gecko Guy]

I'm here in India now (Vizakhapatnam)....Grabe dami ng mga MC at cars...napansin ko lang puro maliliit na model cars nandito (Nano,110?) and ma-traffic talaga but moving naman kahit paano...maybe because of the small cars?
Cute nga Nano tingnan pero parang katakot sakyan eh

[donbuggy]

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/10/bu...tata.html?_r=1

Tata’s Nano, the Car That Few Want to Buy
By VIKAS BAJAJ
Published: December 9, 2010

MUMBAI, India — When it was introduced in early 2009, the egg-shaped Tata Nano was billed as a modern-day people’s car, an ultracheap vehicle that would bring greater mobility to the masses of India and, eventually, the world. But those ambitions have stalled — for now, at least.

Though car sales have shot up across India, because of an economy that is growing at nearly 9 percent annually, sales of the Nano have been falling for the last four months. Its maker, Tata Motors, sold only 509 Nanos to its dealers in November — a stark contrast to the 9,000 it delivered in July. Last year, when media coverage and auto writers’ praise were stoking demand, Tata had orders for more than 200,000 Nanos, which has a list price starting at about $2,900.

But as Tata has struggled with problems like production delays and fires in some of the cars, rival cars like the Maruti Suzuki Alto have overtaken the Nano. The Alto, which starts at $6,200 here, had sales of more than 30,000 in November, making it India’s best-selling car last month.

Something to think about for those planning to make a low cost people's car in the Philippines. The masses might not be interested in a car for the masses.

[niky]

Something to think about for those planning to make a low cost people's car in the Philippines. The masses might not be interested in a car for the masses.

Or not interested in a car that catches on fire.

You can sell a cheap car only if it feels expensive. Meaning... people see the value in engineering and solidity in the car. The Alto may not be a great car, but it's well-engineered and screwed together... which still puts it head and shoulders above many other "cheap" cars.

[zap.FREEDOM]

Or not interested in a car that catches on fire.

You can sell a cheap car only if it feels expensive. Meaning... people see the value in engineering and solidity in the car. The Alto may not be a great car, but it's well-engineered and screwed together... which still puts it head and shoulders above many other "cheap" cars.

i agree and two-cylinder lang daw ang Nano (if i'm not wrong), better option pa rin yung alto or chery may do.

[shadow]

a high ranking officer of the Phil chamber of commerce is very interested bringing in the Nano.

[uls]

Falling sales of Nano in India

Maruti Suzuki Alto best seller

Tata’s Nano, the Car That Few Want to Buy
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/10/bu...al/10tata.html

MUMBAI, India — When it was introduced in early 2009, the egg-shaped Tata Nano was billed as a modern-day people’s car, an ultracheap vehicle that would bring greater mobility to the masses of India and, eventually, the world. But those ambitions have stalled — for now, at least.

Deeksha Dhawan, a student, in her Nano LX. Satisfied owners like Ms. Dhawan cite its fuel economy and roomy interior.

Though car sales have shot up across India, because of an economy that is growing at nearly 9 percent annually, sales of the Nano have been falling for the last four months. Its maker, Tata Motors, sold only 509 Nanos to its dealers in November — a stark contrast to the 9,000 it delivered in July. Last year, when media coverage and auto writers’ praise were stoking demand, Tata had orders for more than 200,000 Nanos, which has a list price starting at about $2,900.

But as Tata has struggled with problems like production delays and fires in some of the cars, rival cars like the Maruti Suzuki Alto have overtaken the Nano. The Alto, which starts at $6,200 here, had sales of more than 30,000 in November, making it India’s best-selling car last month.

[donbuggy]

I took pictures of the Tata Nano at the India trade show, Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. Jan. 15, 2011.