The Tata Nano Europa Concept was expected to be launched in 2011. It was first revealed at Geneva Motor Show in 2009.
In an attempt to revolutionize road travel in India, Tata launched the most affordable car in 2009. The four-wheeled was expected to be accessible to almost anyone in India. While there was a huge line to get the new car, it quickly faded from the Indian roads. The company also abandoned further plans on any other models. For example, it was planning to launch the Tata Nano Europa in select European markets. It showcased the concept at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009. Let’s take a look!
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The Tata Nano Europa concept came with many additional features that made it look more premium than the original model. While the overall design remained similar, it featured projector headlights, fog lamps, multi-spoke alloys, and redesigned taillights. On the inside, it came with all leather upholstery, electric power steering, and climate control. The powertrain was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (instead of the 4-speed manual in the Indian version). Additionally, the company had to add features like a full metal body, ABS, stability control, airbags, and bigger front/ rear bumpers to meet European safety norms.
The Tata Nano (Indian) featured an egg-shaped body styling with minimal features. The affordable car is powered by a 624 CC twin-cylinder engine that produces 38 PS and 51 Nm of max power and torque, respectively. It came with a 4-speed manual gearbox and an optional 5-speed AMT. The 624 CC two-pot diesel unit produced max power and torque figures of 35 PS and 48 Nm, respectively. It was paired with a4-speed manual gearbox. Additionally, the company offered a CNG fuelled version of the petrol model.
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The Tata Nano affordable car quickly lost customers due to sub-par build quality and lack of safety features. Having said that, it was an impressive effort from Tata Motors to bring a car anyone can afford. Tell us if you would like to see the Tata Nano Europa in the market. However, with the new changes, it would have carried an expensive price tag, which has made it harder to compete in the budget car segment. The original Tata Nano was launched in India with a price tag of Rs 1.47 lakh (failing to hit the envisioned Rs 1 lakh price tag). An electric version of the Nano for the Indian market is still in the works.
