Tata Nano Gen X

[2o6]

http://m.leftlanenews.com/tata-introduces-updated-nano-genx-88642.html

Tata is really trying to not make this a sales failure

They've added new features such as

- opening rear hatch

- 5 speed automatic trans option (AMT)

- power steering

- airbags

- streaming Bluetooth audio and phone


Still has a 4MT base engine and drum brakes on all four corners, though

[Raza]

Did the rear hatch not open before?  Can you even call it a hatch if it doesn't open?

[2o6]

Did the rear hatch not open before?  Can you even call it a hatch if it doesn't open?

Yes, it was sealed.


And I don't think it was ever referred to as a hatchback

[Galaxy]

Not that bad looking actually.

[mzziaz]

www.lenscrafters.com

[2o6]

Not that bad looking actually.

I also agree, but I also thought the original car was pretty cute.


Shame the LWB "Europa" version never came out

[Soup DeVille]

Drum brakes are fine for any car with less than 40 HP.

You gotta go before you worry about stopping.

[Eye of the Tiger]

They were supposed to bring this to USA. Wtf.
Oh well, we got the Mirage, anyway.

[Char]

What an epic POS. I can't imagine someone walking into a dealer and buying this (or a Mirage, or a Versa) but I'm sure some fool will.

[MX793]

What an epic POS. I can't imagine someone walking into a dealer and buying this (or a Mirage, or a Versa) but I'm sure some fool will.

Why not?  A little taste of the Third World, but without the dysentery.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Some people spend $7000+ for a golf cart so they can tool around the neighborhood. They don't even play golf.
The Tata is street legal, but perhaps not golf course legal. Doesn't it make more sense for non-golfers?

[Payman]

Drum brakes are fine for any car with less than 40 HP.

You gotta go before you worry about stopping.

I've never understood why anyone uses drum brakes anymore. They're more complex, have 5X the parts, and are nowhere as good as discs.

[MX793]

I've never understood why anyone uses drum brakes anymore. They're more complex, have 5X the parts, and are nowhere as good as discs.

Drum brake shoes generally last longer than disc brake pads.

And most heavy-duty commercial rigs (tractor trailers, buses, etc) are still using drums.

[Payman]

Drum brake shoes generally last longer than disc brake pads.

And most heavy-duty commercial rigs (tractor trailers, buses, etc) are still using drums.

Then it makes even less sense for manufacturers to put them on their cars. You don't make extra revenue on stuff that doesn't wear out.

[2o6]

What an epic POS. I can't imagine someone walking into a dealer and buying this (or a Mirage, or a Versa) but I'm sure some fool will.

This car is for india

[280Z Turbo]

I've never understood why anyone uses drum brakes anymore. They're more complex, have 5X the parts, and are nowhere as good as discs.

The issue is the rear parking brake. You can either have a drum within the disc or add a parking brake mechanism to the calipers.

Why anybody would use front drums is beyond me, though. I guess it's more expensive to machine calipers than wheel cylinders.

[MX793]

The issue is the rear parking brake. You can either have a drum within the disc or add a parking brake mechanism to the calipers.

Why anybody would use front drums is beyond me, though. I guess it's more expensive to machine calipers than wheel cylinders.

Calipers are more expensive.  I believe that the required runout tolerances on discs are tighter than for drums as well.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Calipers are more expensive.  I believe that the required runout tolerances on discs are tighter than for drums as well.

Even my lawn tractor has a disc brake. It has a mechanical caliper that couldn't cost more than $0.83 to produce.

[Soup DeVille]

I've never understood why anyone uses drum brakes anymore. They're more complex, have 5X the parts, and are nowhere as good as discs.

Agreed; but they must be cheaper. And for this car, theyre good enough.

[giant_mtb]

Tacoma has rear drums. 

[93JC]

Tacoma has rear drums. 

Your Tacoma is probably going to kill you, I'm afraid.