టాటా నానో 2012-2017 CX SE

Tata Motors has launched the special edition Tata Nano variants, which are available in three trims namely Nano LX, Nano CX and a standard Nano trim. These trims have been given some exciting new exterior features along with some added internal features as well to make them look elite and exclusive. Tata Motors is one of the oldest automobile manufacturers in the country. Tata Motor Group was established in 1954 and is into various automotive development and production. The passenger cars made by this company are some of the most well-liked vehicles in the country. They have an adorable small car called as Tata Nano, which was first introduced in the country in 2009 and have been doing incredible business since then. Based on this impressive success of this small car, the company had decided to launch this Special Edition Tata Nano trims and are expecting them to do well. The mid level trim of this special edition variant is the Tata Nano CX SE and the company has bestowed this latest entrant with some superb features. These impressive aspects which have been added to this special edition Tata Nano are a special edition sticker, body graphics and decals, a stylish set of light alloy wheels, a big glove box to store quite a few things in it and also a music system with speakers along with many other such wonderful features. This new Tata Nano is also acclaimed to be one of the most fuel efficient small cars in the country with an impressive mileage and a peppy engine.

Exteriors

The Tata Nano CX SE has been bestowed with some outstanding exterior features, which will certainly astound the customers. The front facade of this limited edition small car is stylishly done up with a smart bonnet, which is surrounded by a big head light cluster that is equipped with high intensity clear lens lamps along with the side turn blinkers. Below the bonnet is a small air dam on the black colored bumper. The tinted front wind screen is quite large and is fitted with front washing and wiping system that has a 2 speed wiper. The side profile is smooth and lustrous with black colored external rear view mirrors and door handles. The wheel arches of this limited edition variant have been fitted with a robust set of 12 inch steel wheels of size 4 B X 12, which have been covered with tubeless radial tyres. The rear end gets a clear lens tail lamp cluster and a sleek boot lid. Apart from all these wonderful features, this all new Tata Nano CX SE also gets ‘Special Edition' stickers on both the sides, which gives this small car and distinctive look. The doors of this limited edition small car get trendy decals and graphics, which further add up to the exclusivity of this lovable car. The Tata Nano CX SE is quite roomy and can easily accommodate 4 passengers. This latest small car has an overall length of 3099mm along with a total height of 1495mm, which is without the inclusion of the external rear view mirrors. The overall height of this small car is 1652mm, while it has a good wheel base of 2230mm. This special edition small car has a minimum ground clearance of 180 meters along with a minimum turning radius of 4 meters. The company is offering this top end trim of Tata Nano CX SE Special Edition in quite a few vibrant and lively exterior paint options. These include a bright Serene White finish, a vibrant Papaya Orange finish, a refreshing Neon Rush finish, a delicate Meteor Silver finish, an elegant Champagne Gold finish and also a vivacious Rogue Red metallic finish.

Interiors

The insides of this special edition small car are done up elegantly, which will definitely surprise the buyers. The seating arrangement is quite comfortable with well cushioned seats, which have been covered with premium trendy black fabric upholstery. The door pads and trim have been covered with black fabric and vinyl upholstery. The dashboard gets an Ebony black color scheme, while the center fascia is finished in a modish silver metallic finish. The complete roof lining of this special edition trim is premium polyester fabric upholstery, which gives this small car a very fashionable look. The special edition Tata Nano CX SE has ‘A' and ‘B' pillar trims, while the instrument cluster is illuminated and has quite a number of notification and warning lamps such as an digital fuel gauge and several other such notifications. This special edition small car gets a very responsive 2 spoke steering wheel as well, which helps in the handling of this car. This small car also has a boot space of 80 litres without folding the rear seat, but this can increase to about 500 litres with the seat folded to accommodate quite a few things in it.

Engine and Performance

The company has fitted this special edition Tata Nano CX SE with an energetic 624cc petrol mill . This lively engine has been equipped with two cylinders and it also has the highly acclaimed multi point fuel injection (MPFI) supply system as well. This power train has the ability to churn out a peak power output of 37.24 Bhp at 5500 Rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 51 Nm at 4000 Rpm. This petrol motor also has the ability to attain a top speed of 105 kmph and is skillfully coupled with a smooth and proficient 5 speed manual gear box transmission . This competent gear box has synchromesh on all the four forward gears along with a sliding mesh on the single reverse gear and an overdrive on the fourth gear as well. This special edition variant has an approximate kerb weight of 635 kgs and it also has a fuel tank with a capacity to store 15 litres of petrol in it.

Braking and Handling

This special edition trim has been fitted with an efficient braking system along with a well balanced suspension mechanism as well. The front as well as the rear wheels has been fitted with 180mm diameter drum brakes for competent braking of this small car on any road conditions. The company has fitted a dual circuit type of a brake along with a vertical split that is operated by a tandem master cylinder, which also has a vacuum booster. On the other hand, the front axle of this special edition Tata Nano has been fitted with an independent suspension mechanism that has a lower wish bone and a McPherson strut, which also has gas filed dampers along with an anti roll bar as well. Whereas, the rear axle gets an independent semi trailing arm with a coil spring, which also gas filled shock absorbers as well. All these mechanisms put together ensure that this small car is perfectly under control of the driver.

Safety Features

The company has fitted this special edition Tata Nano CX SE with some very crucial and essential safety aspects, which will make sure that the passengers and the car is secure. The list of these protective features includes tubeless radial tyres, a rear center high mounted stop lamp, laminated wind screen, a door lock on the driver side, booster assisted brakes for efficient braking, front and rear seat belts for added protection of the passengers, additional body reinforcements and also an intrusion beam, which is an integral feature through an innovative door system design. All these and a few other such aspects ensure that this small car is well protected along with its occupants.

Comfort Features

The special edition Tata Nano CX SE is the top end trim in the model lineup and the company has bestowed it with most of their best in class and incredible comfort functions. The list includes a commanding air conditioning unit, a basic gear shift console, a cabin lamp, a map pocket behind the driver as well as the front co-passenger seat with a fabric pocket, front seat head rests, a sun visor each for the driver as well as the front co-passenger, integrated rear seat head rests, the driver as well as the front passenger seat has a slider and can be reclined back, front and rear assist grips, a low fuel warning lamp, rear seat can be folded, head lamp leveling function, which is an integral feature through an innovative suspension design. This special edition Tata Nano CX SE also gets an advanced and state of the art music system, which has an MP3 Player along with FM Radio and other input options such as iPod connectivity, USB interface and also an Aux-in port as well . The company has also given this special edition trim a couple of front door speakers as well.

Pros

Well done up exteriors, good internal features, impressive mileage.

Cons

Lesser interior space, engine should be more powerful.