Unveiled in 2008 by Ratan Tata, the Tata Nano was designed as a revolutionary compact city car intended to provide safe, affordable personal transportation for Indian families upgrading from two-wheelers.
| Unveiled | January 2008 (New Delhi Auto Expo) |
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| Engine | 624cc, 2-cylinder MPFi Gasoline Engine |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual / AMT (GenX Nano) |
| Mileage | 23.6 km/l (ARAI certified) |
| Innovations | Rear-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, compact turned radius, high space efficiency |
The Tata Nano gained worldwide media coverage for its frugal engineering innovations, securing multiple global patents for packaging, engine design, and structural efficiency.