Once did a 2000 km trip over 3 days - Bangalore to Kanyakumari- dhanushkodi- velankanni- Bangalore. Loved it. Still runs 50 kms per day - odo at 1.12 lakh
Truly, the Nano brings in a lot of memories and i have owned both generations. Now have modified my GenX inspired by the Megapixel concept. I'm looking forward to get Disc brakes done and do an All-India tour.
Truely great machine, I did Hyd Ooty round trip with 4 people and luggage last week, (2013 model), drove almost 1000 kms in 18 hours, with 2 hours of break, this machine performed great without any glitches. Marvelous engineering, loved it.
Drove it for 7 years until my highway trip increased. Twice I was asked if it stays on road above 50. And also tourists from abroad took pictures with my Nano near Rajpath on one of the Sunday visits.
TATA now has more resources and technology than before, would love to see a nano EV One thing they need to remember is not to market it as India's cheapest EV
Absolutely. That was a very big in the failure. Because Indians however frugal they are, don't want to buy anything that's termed CHEAP. Must say what Engineering achieved Marketing lost out on the same. But overall a very good car. Happy user since 10 years.
@@samkool3008 That is the problem with people's mentality. Cheapest car in the world is rather an achievement of indian engineering. No other Country could build a car like that without it falling apart on Day-1. Nano was a well built car for its price. Far better than the Scootys or motorbikes of the time. Making a 5-6 lakh car is easy and no big deal using the current manufacturing standards and equipment. But Trying to go below the 3 lakh mark require immense level of ingenuity and feat of engineering to package all that together that wouldnt make a loss, nor break apart easily. Honestly I dont mind Tata Making the Cheapest Car again. I trust their standards of quality control now. If Nano were ever sold today Under 3 lakhs, I would Buy it instantly. The TATA Logo stands bold in 2022.
@@jashsylde8136 but do you think Tata's will take that risk. They may as well make a product at dirt cheap prices and sell at 5 L Rs since Indians like it that way...
I still have a Nano Cng which I use And seriously prefer it over even Swift for city use. U don't have to think about parking, it runs 27 km per kg cng against 13 kmpl of swift, amazing turning radius. Its like a big 4 seater bike with Ac really.
Hi sirish. My neighbour here near mangalore has the last ever Tata Nano AMT. the production ended before he could even take delivery of it. it is actually the very last Nano.
I saw a 1st gen Nano (yellow color) after 1½ years of its launch on Mumbai-Pune Express Highway. It was cruising around 100-110 and it crossed Merc 😂🔥 I was in my Tata Sumo enjoying the moment. After that day Tata Motors started evolution and now they are beast 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
And China is exactly using this concept for the Hong Guang Mini EV which has half the power of nano at 17bhp. It’s the highest sold product in that market. Credit to Tata for bringing many Indian families to the 4 wheeler domain.
for the environmentalists, a moving coffin from a particular brand selling 20k units/month is not a environmental issue. but launching nano was a issue.
I think thats the problem with us indians ...why do we need to defame something in order to make other thing look cool ? Nano was cool but just like these negative comments it didn't get a chance.... Appreciation shouldn't always come at the end ....and so pointing Maruti cars, isn't gud either. Maruti as a brand has done a lot for india and still is doing... Defaming it for crash test and not looking into the real life senerio is what bring us to a zero again !!!
@@Adi-yv1bk i didn't mention the brand. but you got it spot on. 😂😜😁 look at the number vehicles being sold by all manufacturers combined every month!!! where are those environmentalists today!!? 🤨🧐
It was way ahead of its time is what I feel. It's about time Tata made a electric version and not market it as a cheap car instead call is affordable Electric Vehicle.
Hello Sir. I am from Chandrapur and planning to buy Tata Nano XTA 2015 model. Shall I go for it and How much should I pay? Are spare parts available easily today also?
Recently I got the opportunity to drive the gen 1 nano and it was great! It was spacious and comfortable, easy to drive.. Many people make fun of nano like it's a three wheeler, but it's a different story when you drive it, nice shifting gearbox for a Tata, it feels very much like a car.
I was in love with the car the day it was launched but got lucky only in 2014 Nano LX in Delhi it was that car i took all my friends out never disappointed at all i have done delhi Agra , delhi Amritsar and delhi leh and off course Kardungla pass . Had to sell it with a heavy heart because i was getting back to Blore bought a lot of cars but the heart was with the nano finally 2020 got lucky again picked up nano XTA and the party begins and will never sell it its a keeper. I had to go all the way to mangalore to pick the bundle of joy .. The guys who own it they know the capability and capacity of the magic the car can do .! And people who don’t have it sorry guys you missed all the fun .!! If you don’t have a Nano you just don’t have nano cheers 🤟
I am having nano which has done 89,000 km and still running strong. I have covered 700 km in one day in COVID period. If nano is relaunch i will definitely buy it once again. Just to keep nano running for longer period I have purchased other car so that I can only use nano for occasionally use for fun drive.
Superb and awesome content of Tata Nano. Got to learn a lot of things about Nano but it will always be remembered in Indian Automobile History. Although the cars go but the memories never go it always stays in our heart.
We had a Tata Nano cx for over 9 years and never once did we have any major engine issues or other mechanical problems, my grandparents loved that car and have even been on roadtrips in it. Throughout those 9 years we travelled a lot in the Nano, one of our most memorable journeys is our roadtrip from Rajasthan to Goa and back which was amazing, even through some of the tricky parts of the journey like the Ghats in Maharashtra the Nano managed to sail through with ease. I too am fortunate enough to have driven the Nano on various highways and have found the drive absolutely remarkable, sure there were quite a few amenities missing in the cx model but I never quite missed them tbh. There are things that I wished were different in the Tata Nano like the placement of the battery and a better glove compartment but nevertheless the Nano remains to be one of my dad's favourite cars that he has owned and mine as well. And id love to get another one soon (preferably a genX) 👀
we had a 1st gen Nano as a local car to replace the scotty and it was glorious I don't know why we sold it off it was so fun to drive in congested city localities Tata should bring back it as an entry level EV would love to have one again
We had the Gen 2 LX version with body coloured bumpers, front power windows, and fitted a glove box as well. Manual Steering, 4-speed Manual, RWD, and rear mounted engine. It was just a matter of time before I fell in love with this car. Driving around the narrow streets of Bangalore and nostalgic school runs with my friends are some memories I'll never ever forget. I still wish I had it even today. We eventually sold it for a Baleno due to a minor accident that messed up the car's steering. Later on, I realised that we moved from one tin can to another 🥲.
Beautiful video! You made me smile.. I am proud owner of Tata Nano 2012 LX for 10 years now. I own other car and driven multiple cars - small and big both types. I can clearly say the it is the best to drive.. especially in city. Technically, it was a marvel and had lot of research and innovation in it but politics was main reason of failure. Maruti would have been wiped out if Nano had came to market in 2007. Another reason was the marketing. In those times, being a car owner was a prestigious thing. But the word 'cheapest' in marketing took its reputation down a lot. I agree it was not safest car but not even a Maruti 800 was and still is not! But it was much safer than bikes and scooters and a boon in rainy season.. Anyways, great video and allnthe best! Thanks for the video :)
I ama nano lover. It was my first car in 2014 and drove it till 2017 when I upgraded to an Ignis. But I was so sad to let it go and if I had the money to afford both, I would have kept it. So years later in 2021 when the need for a small automatic came up at home, I rushed to buy a GenX. It felt so good to have it back. There is a happy soul in that car that puts a smile on your face. Wanted to point out an error you made which I also did not know until I bought the GenX. The GenX AMT actually has 5 gears. So Tata motors dis do quite a bit of re-engineering to launch the GenX but it is soooo sad that it did not catch on.
My mama had a first gen nano and he never gave up on it with his friends and family .. his wife had to go to extreme lengths to make him sell it .. it’s really a lovely car
I am one among the first 1 lakh nano owner...it's been 11 years with me now...all those guys who contempted me then are asking the mileage of the car now....some are arguing they will buy an ev version if it comes back again...but to all those heros....It's was not accepted at that time only because it was just a 1 lakh car, not because of the mileage or cost of running....Now all companies bring small and good mileage cars and every one wants nano.....Tata had thought of this a decade before...and we bought it at that time itself as our first vehicle believing him...still using it with pride....
I have a 2000 Esteem LX in my garage. Still drives me around town and out of town once or twice a month with not a single issue. Never broke down on me once in last 22 years and 1.8 lakh KMs
Thanks Sirish for bringing back the NANO with this video. I have a NANO CX for the past 10 years and enjoying using it in the city and sometimes in the outskirts. I was reliving my experience as you were reviewing the CX.
Knock knock, SURPRISE ❗❗ Through Tata Nano is discontinued, it's heart 625 cc Engine is still in production in BS6 avatar and used in Tata Ace Gold Petrol version. ❤️ Yeh Zinda he 😍
My tata nano....driven 1 lakh 40 thousand kilometres on cng 2015 E max cng( Twin cylinder technology 😉) Not a single issue in engine.....only some rusting issues which is due to no shed for car Mileage-35 city and 40 on highway on cng
This was my 1st car. It was super reliable. Many people used to make fun of the car. I think Tata should have fixed some problems like windshield heaters. The AC was super awesome even in Delhi heat. Awesome leg room. I am 6.3. People felt insulted when I overtook them.
I am driving my genx since 2015 it has done me great service and continues to do so its very popular in Sri Lanka but sadly tata has stopped producing it if it can be produced in Sri Lanka would be great m
Great yaa guys, you’re doing a wonderful job bringing smiles on our faces. Shiris’s style pf presenting is so much nice and fun to see. I humbly request you to show TAta Safari and Sumo on one of your episodes.
Wonderful video Sirish. I have a 2013 CX done 1.1 lakh kms (90K was crossed within 5th year). I waited for the Diesel Nano back then, settled for petrol later. Except for choppy ride quality in bad roads when you drive alone. No issues. Personally for me the breaks are way better than my Alto at city speeds. Its a sure shot future classic car.
@@evoIndia True. There was no official news about Diesel launch from Tata. But i waited as there were some online unconfirmed news about nano diesel test mules.
A great piece of automotive journalism, really glad I came across this series! & I'm just as sad to relive the fate of one of my favourite cars to date.
Seems like such a fun car. It's a shame that it was stopped. I think if they targetted the right customers, branding it's actual strengths, it could be brought back.
I have a first gen Nano Cx 2010 in the exact same off-white colour, my Nano was the first in the entire district and costed 1.65 lac rupee in U.P Done over 90k km and everyone in my family still loves it.
We still have a white nano as a secondary car... It works great for small trips to the market and nearby areas.. Easy to park and just go about in the town... Its a gem of a secondary vehicle
Still own the twist from 2014. It easily does 110 on the expressway. And i still can't come to terms on selling it. It's definitely faster than all other cars in city traffic. Thanks evo india for this segment just makes my will stronger to never sell it ever. Everyone who gets in the Nano for the first time is always surprised and eventually falls in love it. I would definitely love to own an electric Nano and definitely wished that it is remembered for generations. ❤️
Thinking of Owning a tata nano now (in 2022) is much more because of their current lineup....... Back then it would've been a nightmare...... Even now their service isn't great
Waiting for Nano EV! I too own a Twist XT from 2015 and love it! Apart from all those positive things you mentioned, I love the placement of power window switches. If they do launch a Nano EV, I would like it to have the Nano Europa body. The body and doors of our Nano are too flimsy and lightweight.
The birth of the Nano was with the idea of providing affordable transport for the masses but when that segment did not respond to the product, Tata should have immediately changed gears and they should have marketed this as a city car for those who already had a car (read financially well off who had available parking space and had the financial ability to maintain a car) Nano also made it clear, that those who own two wheelers don't always upgrade to a 4 wheeler. But those who already own a 4 wheeler, would more likely buy a 2nd or 3rd affordable car. Tata should definitely consider the Nano again but in the electric avatar something like the Mahindra e2o.
@@abhinavsingh.92 Reva became the e20 when Mahindra acquired the Maini Motors. I don't know if e20 is still in production but it was a huge step up from the humble Reva.
Even today I say kids pointing out at the NANO running on the roads which rarely happens for any car. TATA should be proud that kids are their brand ambassadors. Really excited to get an EV Version of NANO. Also I appreciate Ratan Tata's approach. He hasn't forgotten the NANO and infact trying to rejuvenate the product. Shows how close to his heart is NANO.
@26:15 Small mistake. The Nano AMT had a 5 speed gearbox unlike the manual which was a 4 speed unit. The AMT does have a learning curve to ensure shifts are say smooth (rolling off throttle to trigger upshift etc), but if you are keen to use good performance l, switch to manual and S mode in, it is quite fun n smooth.
i made by frnd buy one good condition nano and i had used it for few days..ac was chilling...good for 4 people only! amazing milega and cheap spares....miss that nano :(
There is a difference in between thinking of a philanthropist and a business man, even though car could not make enough market space his thinking was really great
Own a 2015 GenX Nano MT for 8.5 years. Clocked roughly 25k kms so far. Amazing city car with adequate peppiness. Low on maintenance and high on fuel efficiency. If you understand the car and its limitations, it will give you much more value than the price it commands.
I used to drive my friend's nano while in college. According to me it was the most practical car ever. An absolute wonder to drive, literally zero blind spots, could be parked anywhere , adequate space for 4 heavy adults [ we used to cram 5 guys 😂] , boot big enough to fit my cricket kit and fuel economy comparable to that of a bullet. A full tank just costed 1000 rs, 200 per person for at least 300km😂 And it was so fun to drive, with its 4 speed gearbox. It saved us from rain & cold for 4 yrs . It was so loved by us that we rarely touched our motorbikes. A great car that never got the respect it deserved.
I think buying a maruti 800 makes more sense than a nano as the 800 was solid in refinement, bodyshell, looks. Also nano used to give us heart attacks at corners for it rolling nature
I had one, special edition and we loved it.. in fact we drove it for a several long distance and also kind of off-road drive but this never gave us any problem. 25+ kmpl (petrol) average wasn't bad at all. My father was hospitalized and told me to buy one more Nano (after we switched to wagonR) but unfortunately news came of its discontinuation. The memories I have with Nano honestly cannot be forgotten. I wish to take those memories till my last breath.
Its a cute little car ideal for city commute, I have been using one for the past 10 years, in fact I bought it cause it is so spacious, I am a heavy set person so has issues sitting in the Alto or Eon or any other small car of that time. The design is also very unique in a positive way.
I own the 2014 twist and the only major parts I have replaced just last year are the battery, brake pads and tyres. plus a 1000 rupee service every year. This is the RX100 of cars. CNG kits are now available, so planning to sell my bike, install the kit and enjoy my daily commutes to office.
Despite being marketed as the Worlds Cheapest Car, People who were on Motobikes and Scooters never bought one (a very small %), but Middle Class People who already owned a Car bought this like hot cakes. Which defeated the purpose. You see People who bought this car were well educated, well off people who understood the meaning of Nano. Whilst rest of the people thought of it as a disgraceful Cheap Car. I hope those people who rejected this marvel back then, have changed their mindset, and think more deeply now. TATA Put a lot of R&D on this thing. This was Ratan Tata's Vision .
Awesome car I own tata nano since 2010 wonderful car I love tata brand I also have tata sumo 1998 still running perfectly, that how valuable and reliable tata brand, recently bought tata altroz in jun2022 all wonderful cars
Nano sales failed becoz of people`s perception else its a fantastic city commuter on four wheels and I enjoy it in my city almost everyday...and thanks Sirish for this fantastic video. It was like a documentary.
I bought a Nano Genx before 4 months... 2017 model... Ist owner, 8500 kms run...was in excellent condition... for 1.9 lakhs.... And then spent around 1.3 lakhs for upgrading and for deco aspects... Changed it to 13 inches alloys and 13 inches tyres..... New genuine leather seats with hand rest, complete floor matt and noodle mat on top of it... New music system with woofer, central lock system, special LED head lamps and relays, DRL lights, new battery and top sheen double glazing coats.... I live in the hill station of Coonoor and I own a scorpio too... Believe it or not, this is a little rocket when you climb uphills... I do all kind of dare devil driving in Nano as I do in scorpio... It has got more stability on hill roads because of the upgradation of 13 inch alloys... And once in a week I often travel to coimbatore to chennai, Bangalore and other distant towns for my business purpose... This little beauty travels at a stretch of 400 to 500 kilometres without any strain and gives me around 28 kms of mileage.... Now my king Scorpio is taking little rest and this prince is taking care of all my travel needs... Happy driving with the Genx Nano....unbelievable micro car... Thank you.... Ratan Tata sir.... 😀
Even now Nano with CNG launched in market again, I will sell my Grand i10 and buy it !! Tata Nano AMT GenX is a Gem of Indian Traffic. Loved driving it ❣️
I had a Nano. It's reverse gear stopped wodking, and I remember the auto waalas saying. Array waah isme bhi auto jaise reverse nahi hai? :P but honesty, it was such a fun car!! Great handling. All of my girlfriend's loved the way it looked. Mine caught a small fire twice, I missed my board exam because of that. But selling it is one of my greatest regrets.
I had the very first gen nano n that too in lower most trim! So i got it on road at 1.4 lakhs! The biggest problem was its service n lack of availability of spare parts! That killed it IMO! Positives were of course good space it offered! Tata should really launch it in ev form n market it as a city commuter! Just bump up the bhp to 60 n torque to 80! I feel it can kill market of cars like alto!
@Raavana Surya yea thats the problem with tata! They are usually late! At present there s no ev hatchback in the market, just imagine the potential of such kind of product!
Sirish, I'm hoping you lot could make a Gone but not forgotten episode on the Contessa and the Standard 2000. I'm not even sure they were from the same company but man, that would be awesome to watch. Love your videos.
Do you have any Nano memories? Let us hear it in the comments
Looking forward for Chevrolet brand in this series 🙌
Once did a 2000 km trip over 3 days - Bangalore to Kanyakumari- dhanushkodi- velankanni- Bangalore. Loved it. Still runs 50 kms per day - odo at 1.12 lakh
Gone but not forgotten video on Volkswagen beetle please
Tell tatas to do nano ev. It will be 100% success
Truly, the Nano brings in a lot of memories and i have owned both generations. Now have modified my GenX inspired by the Megapixel concept. I'm looking forward to get Disc brakes done and do an All-India tour.
If nano ever returns in EV form, I'll be the first to buy it
then I'll be the second ✌️
3rd me..
So you basically want a G-wiz?
& will return but we all have to raise voices
Don't wait bro you can get a petrol one you'll enjoy the nano
I am just in love with this Gone but not Forgotten series. Each episode makes me and I believe everyone else who watched the episodes very nostalgic.
Thank you
Truely great machine, I did Hyd Ooty round trip with 4 people and luggage last week, (2013 model), drove almost 1000 kms in 18 hours, with 2 hours of break, this machine performed great without any glitches. Marvelous engineering, loved it.
Drove it for 7 years until my highway trip increased. Twice I was asked if it stays on road above 50. And also tourists from abroad took pictures with my Nano near Rajpath on one of the Sunday visits.
Still draws attention!
@@evoIndia please make a gone but not forgotten video on Volkswagen beetle
@@torukazama2991 Watch Big Cars video on Volkswagen Beetle Reboots, you might like it!
@@char_ytt thanks for your reply but I have seen it.
TATA now has more resources and technology than before, would love to see a nano EV
One thing they need to remember is not to market it as India's cheapest EV
On point
Absolutely. That was a very big in the failure. Because Indians however frugal they are, don't want to buy anything that's termed CHEAP. Must say what Engineering achieved Marketing lost out on the same.
But overall a very good car.
Happy user since 10 years.
@@samkool3008 That is the problem with people's mentality. Cheapest car in the world is rather an achievement of indian engineering. No other Country could build a car like that without it falling apart on Day-1.
Nano was a well built car for its price. Far better than the Scootys or motorbikes of the time. Making a 5-6 lakh car is easy and no big deal using the current manufacturing standards and equipment. But Trying to go below the 3 lakh mark require immense level of ingenuity and feat of engineering to package all that together that wouldnt make a loss, nor break apart easily.
Honestly I dont mind Tata Making the Cheapest Car again. I trust their standards of quality control now. If Nano were ever sold today Under 3 lakhs, I would Buy it instantly. The TATA Logo stands bold in 2022.
@@jashsylde8136 G-Wiz much?
@@jashsylde8136 but do you think Tata's will take that risk. They may as well make a product at dirt cheap prices and sell at 5 L Rs since Indians like it that way...
I still have a Nano Cng which I use And seriously prefer it over even Swift for city use. U don't have to think about parking, it runs 27 km per kg cng against 13 kmpl of swift, amazing turning radius. Its like a big 4 seater bike with Ac really.
Very practical!
why is the cng mileage so low? I have seen people getting 30km+ in big cng cars. Why is this nano giving so low. just thinking.
@@beasty007 it's city milage with ac on. On highway I managed 36km per kg with ac.
Hi sirish. My neighbour here near mangalore has the last ever Tata Nano AMT. the production ended before he could even take delivery of it. it is actually the very last Nano.
Wb silver clr?
@@aashishlawvlogs4040 yessss. Silver colour indeed!
That car is a keeper for sure
I saw a 1st gen Nano (yellow color) after 1½ years of its launch on Mumbai-Pune Express Highway. It was cruising around 100-110 and it crossed Merc 😂🔥 I was in my Tata Sumo enjoying the moment. After that day Tata Motors started evolution and now they are beast 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My Sumo was a 1st gen Sumo ☺️🤌🏻
Yeah Tata Motors right now is 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@evoIndia : Sumo, Qualis, Innova, Corolla, Tavera pe video chahiye mereko.
And China is exactly using this concept for the Hong Guang Mini EV which has half the power of nano at 17bhp. It’s the highest sold product in that market. Credit to Tata for bringing many Indian families to the 4 wheeler domain.
for the environmentalists, a moving coffin from a particular brand selling 20k units/month is not a environmental issue. but launching nano was a issue.
I think thats the problem with us indians ...why do we need to defame something in order to make other thing look cool ? Nano was cool but just like these negative comments it didn't get a chance.... Appreciation shouldn't always come at the end ....and so pointing Maruti cars, isn't gud either. Maruti as a brand has done a lot for india and still is doing... Defaming it for crash test and not looking into the real life senerio is what bring us to a zero again !!!
Class divide
@@Adi-yv1bk i didn't mention the brand. but you got it spot on. 😂😜😁
look at the number vehicles being sold by all manufacturers combined every month!!! where are those environmentalists today!!? 🤨🧐
perfectly said
@@SACHINACHARYA selling the cars, that’s where they are 😂
It was way ahead of its time is what I feel. It's about time Tata made a electric version and not market it as a cheap car instead call is affordable Electric Vehicle.
Unlikely with new crash norms
Proud owner of Nano XTA Automatic, since Jan.2017... Gives me mileage of 24 kmpl on Highways and 19 in city rides...
Great in the time of escalating fuel prices
Hello Sir. I am from Chandrapur and planning to buy Tata Nano XTA 2015 model. Shall I go for it and How much should I pay? Are spare parts available easily today also?
Any second hand nano xta model available in Nagpur...any color
@@jayantn6180 spares not easily available now a days. U have better options than Nano... To be frank
Recently I got the opportunity to drive the gen 1 nano and it was great! It was spacious and comfortable, easy to drive.. Many people make fun of nano like it's a three wheeler, but it's a different story when you drive it, nice shifting gearbox for a Tata, it feels very much like a car.
I was in love with the car the day it was launched but got lucky only in 2014 Nano LX in Delhi it was that car i took all my friends out never disappointed at all i have done delhi Agra , delhi Amritsar and delhi leh and off course Kardungla pass . Had to sell it with a heavy heart because i was getting back to Blore bought a lot of cars but the heart was with the nano finally
2020 got lucky again picked up nano XTA and the party begins and will never sell it its a keeper. I had to go all the way to mangalore to pick the bundle of joy ..
The guys who own it they know the capability and capacity of the magic the car can do .!
And people who don’t have it sorry guys you missed all the fun .!!
If you don’t have a Nano you just don’t have nano cheers 🤟
Wishing you many more miles & smiles with your Nano
This has my heart I can feel it mam ❣️
I am having nano which has done 89,000 km and still running strong. I have covered 700 km in one day in COVID period. If nano is relaunch i will definitely buy it once again. Just to keep nano running for longer period I have purchased other car so that I can only use nano for occasionally use for fun drive.
Hey, that's amazing Sameer!
Superb and awesome content of Tata Nano.
Got to learn a lot of things about Nano but it will always be remembered in Indian Automobile History.
Although the cars go but the memories never go it always stays in our heart.
Always in our hearts
You are one of the few Auto reviewers whose reviews seem natural and not scripted artificially. Love your style!
We had a Tata Nano cx for over 9 years and never once did we have any major engine issues or other mechanical problems, my grandparents loved that car and have even been on roadtrips in it. Throughout those 9 years we travelled a lot in the Nano, one of our most memorable journeys is our roadtrip from Rajasthan to Goa and back which was amazing, even through some of the tricky parts of the journey like the Ghats in Maharashtra the Nano managed to sail through with ease. I too am fortunate enough to have driven the Nano on various highways and have found the drive absolutely remarkable, sure there were quite a few amenities missing in the cx model but I never quite missed them tbh. There are things that I wished were different in the Tata Nano like the placement of the battery and a better glove compartment but nevertheless the Nano remains to be one of my dad's favourite cars that he has owned and mine as well. And id love to get another one soon (preferably a genX) 👀
And we don’t easily find Used Nanos!!! Now I understand why!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
we had a 1st gen Nano as a local car to replace the scotty and it was glorious I don't know why we sold it off it was so fun to drive in congested city localities Tata should bring back it as an entry level EV would love to have one again
We had the Gen 2 LX version with body coloured bumpers, front power windows, and fitted a glove box as well. Manual Steering, 4-speed Manual, RWD, and rear mounted engine. It was just a matter of time before I fell in love with this car. Driving around the narrow streets of Bangalore and nostalgic school runs with my friends are some memories I'll never ever forget. I still wish I had it even today. We eventually sold it for a Baleno due to a minor accident that messed up the car's steering. Later on, I realised that we moved from one tin can to another 🥲.
It’s brilliant in narrow city streets
Beautiful video! You made me smile.. I am proud owner of Tata Nano 2012 LX for 10 years now. I own other car and driven multiple cars - small and big both types. I can clearly say the it is the best to drive.. especially in city. Technically, it was a marvel and had lot of research and innovation in it but politics was main reason of failure. Maruti would have been wiped out if Nano had came to market in 2007. Another reason was the marketing. In those times, being a car owner was a prestigious thing. But the word 'cheapest' in marketing took its reputation down a lot. I agree it was not safest car but not even a Maruti 800 was and still is not! But it was much safer than bikes and scooters and a boon in rainy season.. Anyways, great video and allnthe best! Thanks for the video :)
Had Nano production started at Singur things would have been very different….
I ama nano lover. It was my first car in 2014 and drove it till 2017 when I upgraded to an Ignis. But I was so sad to let it go and if I had the money to afford both, I would have kept it. So years later in 2021 when the need for a small automatic came up at home, I rushed to buy a GenX. It felt so good to have it back. There is a happy soul in that car that puts a smile on your face.
Wanted to point out an error you made which I also did not know until I bought the GenX. The GenX AMT actually has 5 gears. So Tata motors dis do quite a bit of re-engineering to launch the GenX but it is soooo sad that it did not catch on.
Very sad it didn’t catch on
My mama had a first gen nano and he never gave up on it with his friends and family .. his wife had to go to extreme lengths to make him sell it .. it’s really a lovely car
I am one among the first 1 lakh nano owner...it's been 11 years with me now...all those guys who contempted me then are asking the mileage of the car now....some are arguing they will buy an ev version if it comes back again...but to all those heros....It's was not accepted at that time only because it was just a 1 lakh car, not because of the mileage or cost of running....Now all companies bring small and good mileage cars and every one wants nano.....Tata had thought of this a decade before...and we bought it at that time itself as our first vehicle believing him...still using it with pride....
Does it have an air conditioner?
@@albydyalbydy69albydyalbydy8 yeah...and it's pretty chill
I bought a Nano car in 2013 and a top model too n it's still the top model touching the 90,000 KMS and still running fine I love the car.
The one we tested here has done 98,000km and running fine
Tested in the plainbelt states is different but tested in the Hillstate here in Shillong is different altogether.
Will u replace your nano with a nano after it gives up @@hamarbamutphanbuh2810
In love with ur content…. Would love to see a review on Maruti Esteem .. the good old India’s first semi- luxury(indian) sedan !!😊
Yes will work on Esteem too
We use to own Esteem... & my father bought a Maruti 800 to make me & my sis learn driving
@@sanurawat1651 great .. we do own esteem Vxi 2007 model currently … never thought of selling it .. gives some different kinda feel when U drive 😊
@@sanurawat1651 great … in fact We do own 2007 esteem model …been 15 years and still going strong … other cars come and go .. this remains a classic
I have a 2000 Esteem LX in my garage. Still drives me around town and out of town once or twice a month with not a single issue. Never broke down on me once in last 22 years and 1.8 lakh KMs
Thanks Sirish for bringing back the NANO with this video. I have a NANO CX for the past 10 years and enjoying using it in the city and sometimes in the outskirts. I was reliving my experience as you were reviewing the CX.
It was fun driving it after so many years
Knock knock, SURPRISE ❗❗ Through Tata Nano is discontinued, it's heart 625 cc Engine is still in production in BS6 avatar and used in Tata Ace Gold Petrol version. ❤️ Yeh Zinda he 😍
Ace learnings helped the Nano team build it at the cost target
Damn you indian consumers. Nano jab thi tab koi izzat nahi thi. Ab pyaar a raha hai sabko uspe.
😂😂😂
Seeing you guys in action while shooting this was so much fun! Thanks for taking up an episode on this legend and making me a part of this!
Your car?
@@aneeshkanil9283 Yes, the white one.
Thank you for coming. It’s enthusiasts such as yourself that enable the GBNF series
My tata nano....driven 1 lakh 40 thousand kilometres on cng
2015 E max cng( Twin cylinder technology
😉)
Not a single issue in engine.....only some rusting issues which is due to no shed for car
Mileage-35 city and 40 on highway on cng
It's CNG+ petrol or just CNG
@@nikhilPUD01 petrol+cng
well tata nano is emotion ....epitome of what indian engineering is capable of
Note to editor - why is Sirish repeating some things. Not edited or proofed properly.
Gadbad ho gaya 🤦🏻♂️
This was my 1st car. It was super reliable. Many people used to make fun of the car. I think Tata should have fixed some problems like windshield heaters. The AC was super awesome even in Delhi heat. Awesome leg room. I am 6.3. People felt insulted when I overtook them.
I am driving my genx since 2015 it has done me great service and continues to do so its very popular in Sri Lanka but sadly tata has stopped producing it if it can be produced in Sri Lanka would be great
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Its a marvel of Indian engineering.
True
"Gone but not FORGOTTEN", This is used dor LEGENDS. NANO is a real LEGEND. Simply loved it. Proud to own a NANO. Yes its my LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.😊
Nano has got several variants of which i bought AMT variants which cost me Rs 3.5 L.
Nano getting labelled as 1L car is very infortunate
Great yaa guys, you’re doing a wonderful job bringing smiles on our faces. Shiris’s style pf presenting is so much nice and fun to see. I humbly request you to show TAta Safari and Sumo on one of your episodes.
Thank you for the kind words. And yes, the others are on the list
The only RWD hatchback.....truly King🙏
Wonderful video Sirish. I have a 2013 CX done 1.1 lakh kms (90K was crossed within 5th year). I waited for the Diesel Nano back then, settled for petrol later. Except for choppy ride quality in bad roads when you drive alone. No issues. Personally for me the breaks are way better than my Alto at city speeds. Its a sure shot future classic car.
Diesel we don’t think was ever planned
@@evoIndia True. There was no official news about Diesel launch from Tata. But i waited as there were some online unconfirmed news about nano diesel test mules.
A great piece of automotive journalism, really glad I came across this series! & I'm just as sad to relive the fate of one of my favourite cars to date.
Seems like such a fun car. It's a shame that it was stopped. I think if they targetted the right customers, branding it's actual strengths, it could be brought back.
I just love Tata Nano. This is the car you can take anywhere. Smallest car yet the best marvel of engineering
I have a first gen Nano Cx 2010 in the exact same off-white colour, my Nano was the first in the entire district and costed 1.65 lac rupee in U.P
Done over 90k km and everyone in my family still loves it.
We still have a white nano as a secondary car... It works great for small trips to the market and nearby areas.. Easy to park and just go about in the town... Its a gem of a secondary vehicle
Yeah great second car
Still own the twist from 2014. It easily does 110 on the expressway. And i still can't come to terms on selling it. It's definitely faster than all other cars in city traffic. Thanks evo india for this segment just makes my will stronger to never sell it ever. Everyone who gets in the Nano for the first time is always surprised and eventually falls in love it. I would definitely love to own an electric Nano and definitely wished that it is remembered for generations. ❤️
Love at first sight!
Thinking of Owning a tata nano now (in 2022) is much more because of their current lineup....... Back then it would've been a nightmare...... Even now their service isn't great
1:45 that exhaust note of desi 911! 😘
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Nano and 911 ... seriously cracked me up 😂😂😂😂😂
Hahaha! But the layout is the same no? :P
Great episode🔥.Its true that we can't forget this car bcoz it's always in our heart. Wish they could bring back the Nano as EV.
Waiting for Nano EV! I too own a Twist XT from 2015 and love it! Apart from all those positive things you mentioned, I love the placement of power window switches. If they do launch a Nano EV, I would like it to have the Nano Europa body. The body and doors of our Nano are too flimsy and lightweight.
The birth of the Nano was with the idea of providing affordable transport for the masses but when that segment did not respond to the product, Tata should have immediately changed gears and they should have marketed this as a city car for those who already had a car (read financially well off who had available parking space and had the financial ability to maintain a car)
Nano also made it clear, that those who own two wheelers don't always upgrade to a 4 wheeler.
But those who already own a 4 wheeler, would more likely buy a 2nd or 3rd affordable car.
Tata should definitely consider the Nano again but in the electric avatar something like the Mahindra e2o.
Are the Revas still in production?
With 100km real world range
@@abhinavsingh.92 Reva became the e20 when Mahindra acquired the Maini Motors.
I don't know if e20 is still in production but it was a huge step up from the humble Reva.
@@aneeshkanil9283 That should be enough range for daily commute in most Indian cities.
People in Delhi NCR might want a bit more range.
@@finderskeepers7293 it stopped production some years back
Simply Wow ❤
I too had all three Std, Twist, XTA 🌃
A Nano fan 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for bringing this out! I love this series!
Even today I say kids pointing out at the NANO running on the roads which rarely happens for any car. TATA should be proud that kids are their brand ambassadors.
Really excited to get an EV Version of NANO. Also I appreciate Ratan Tata's approach. He hasn't forgotten the NANO and infact trying to rejuvenate the product. Shows how close to his heart is NANO.
Tata Nano "the super car". Value for money.
Rear engined, RWD! Haha!
@26:15 Small mistake. The Nano AMT had a 5 speed gearbox unlike the manual which was a 4 speed unit.
The AMT does have a learning curve to ensure shifts are say smooth (rolling off throttle to trigger upshift etc), but if you are keen to use good performance l, switch to manual and S mode in, it is quite fun n smooth.
That’s true, AMT was a 5-speed. Apologies on that
i made by frnd buy one good condition nano and i had used it for few days..ac was chilling...good for 4 people only! amazing milega and cheap spares....miss that nano :(
There is a difference in between thinking of a philanthropist and a business man, even though car could not make enough market space his thinking was really great
Best video on Tata Nano
Own a 2015 GenX Nano MT for 8.5 years. Clocked roughly 25k kms so far. Amazing city car with adequate peppiness. Low on maintenance and high on fuel efficiency. If you understand the car and its limitations, it will give you much more value than the price it commands.
I used to drive my friend's nano while in college. According to me it was the most practical car ever. An absolute wonder to drive, literally zero blind spots, could be parked anywhere , adequate space for 4 heavy adults [ we used to cram 5 guys 😂] , boot big enough to fit my cricket kit and fuel economy comparable to that of a bullet. A full tank just costed 1000 rs, 200 per person for at least 300km😂 And it was so fun to drive, with its 4 speed gearbox. It saved us from rain & cold for 4 yrs . It was so loved by us that we rarely touched our motorbikes. A great car that never got the respect it deserved.
I think buying a maruti 800 makes more sense than a nano as the 800 was solid in refinement, bodyshell, looks. Also nano used to give us heart attacks at corners for it rolling nature
@ANINDYA MAHANTA my family has 2 nano's sir. Every owner has different aspects about cars.
Not the most planted around corners TBH
I still have a NANO at home. Its really fun to drive around crowded places and in the city where parking space is luxury.
Had bought a second hand first gen Nano, terrible experience, full of rust and malfunctioning steering. Finally had to get it scrapped.
Same here. Bought first Gen which was full of rust, eventually had to get it scrapped. Bad memories and experience for sure with Nano.
Im using a nano amt for my regular commute...the best regular drive car ever
It was in my college days that one of my seniors family bought the first generation Yellow Nano in 2010. It was great feeling riding that cat.
Beautiful..it was .....thnx to Ratan sir ...
Very nostalgic and eye watering video 🥲🥲
Proud owner of a 2015 Gen X XT. Daily runner now at 1.12 lakh kms . Nothing like it as a city car
Great for the city!
I had one, special edition and we loved it.. in fact we drove it for a several long distance and also kind of off-road drive but this never gave us any problem. 25+ kmpl (petrol) average wasn't bad at all.
My father was hospitalized and told me to buy one more Nano (after we switched to wagonR) but unfortunately news came of its discontinuation.
The memories I have with Nano honestly cannot be forgotten. I wish to take those memories till my last breath.
Its a cute little car ideal for city commute, I have been using one for the past 10 years, in fact I bought it cause it is so spacious, I am a heavy set person so has issues sitting in the Alto or Eon or any other small car of that time. The design is also very unique in a positive way.
Wrong Marketing Made Nano a faliure ! A Car with such a pure intention ! Sir Ratan TATA is a GEM ❤
The best auto channel in India. This episode is a masterpiece
I own the 2014 twist and the only major parts I have replaced just last year are the battery, brake pads and tyres. plus a 1000 rupee service every year. This is the RX100 of cars. CNG kits are now available, so planning to sell my bike, install the kit and enjoy my daily commutes to office.
Give it TLC and it’ll take care of you
What a wonderful decision...bikes are not the safest...sell it
Despite being marketed as the Worlds Cheapest Car, People who were on Motobikes and Scooters never bought one (a very small %), but Middle Class People who already owned a Car bought this like hot cakes.
Which defeated the purpose. You see People who bought this car were well educated, well off people who understood the meaning of Nano. Whilst rest of the people thought of it as a disgraceful Cheap Car.
I hope those people who rejected this marvel back then, have changed their mindset, and think more deeply now.
TATA Put a lot of R&D on this thing. This was Ratan Tata's Vision .
Nano will not be forgotten for sure… Please make a gone but not forgotten video on the Polo too :)
Polo coming up
@@evoIndia excited!
Awesome car I own tata nano since 2010 wonderful car I love tata brand I also have tata sumo 1998 still running perfectly, that how valuable and reliable tata brand, recently bought tata altroz in jun2022 all wonderful cars
ratan sir should start manufacturing this car for nepali in nepal :)
Nano sales failed becoz of people`s perception else its a fantastic city commuter on four wheels and I enjoy it in my city almost everyday...and thanks Sirish for this fantastic video. It was like a documentary.
Am sure TATA wil bring a “nano-E” soon for Indian families… am sure this time will go into hearts if Indians…😍
Doubt it
Owning this car, done 70k kms still runs like a charm
Thank You EVO India , Thank You Sirish
Welcome 🙏🙏🙏
2 nanos caught fire and everyone protested on roads. Today EV scooters catching fire is just a common scene.
The EV fire is going to have repercussions
@@evoIndia And EV cause more pollution than petrol cars .
Love to see it ❤️🥰 i have a nano twist with 90k in odometer 😎
Lovely
Its wonderful to still see so many nano lovers
evo india , such good episode, was also thinking how we as Indians let such good thought to fail . Anyway its good to revisit past glory
Never forget the past 👍🏼
I have 2011 Tata Nano LX
Still Runing and done 48k + kms
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I want this car again in the market, I love tata nano car.
Proud nano owner from Kerala.. my CX gives 28kmpl on hiways and around 24 in city daily use.. always on AC
I bought a Nano Genx before 4 months...
2017 model... Ist owner, 8500 kms run...was in excellent condition...
for 1.9 lakhs....
And then spent around 1.3 lakhs for upgrading and for deco aspects...
Changed it to 13 inches alloys and 13 inches tyres.....
New genuine leather seats with hand rest, complete floor matt and noodle mat on top of it... New music system with woofer, central lock system, special LED head lamps and relays, DRL lights, new battery and top sheen double glazing coats....
I live in the hill station of Coonoor and I own a scorpio too...
Believe it or not, this is a little rocket when you climb uphills... I do all kind of dare devil driving in Nano as I do in scorpio...
It has got more stability on hill roads because of the upgradation of 13 inch alloys...
And once in a week I often travel to coimbatore to chennai, Bangalore and other distant towns for my business purpose... This little beauty travels at a stretch of 400 to 500 kilometres without any strain and gives me around 28 kms of mileage....
Now my king Scorpio is taking little rest and this prince is taking care of all my travel needs...
Happy driving with the Genx Nano....unbelievable micro car...
Thank you.... Ratan Tata sir.... 😀
Even now Nano with CNG launched in market again, I will sell my Grand i10 and buy it !! Tata Nano AMT GenX is a Gem of Indian Traffic. Loved driving it ❣️
I had a Nano. It's reverse gear stopped wodking, and I remember the auto waalas saying. Array waah isme bhi auto jaise reverse nahi hai? :P but honesty, it was such a fun car!! Great handling. All of my girlfriend's loved the way it looked. Mine caught a small fire twice, I missed my board exam because of that. But selling it is one of my greatest regrets.
Exciting ownership experience 😬
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⚡TATA ⚡
SUPER CAR
NICE VIDEO 👍👍☺️
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Proud owner of 2012 nano lx
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I had the very first gen nano n that too in lower most trim! So i got it on road at 1.4 lakhs! The biggest problem was its service n lack of availability of spare parts! That killed it IMO! Positives were of course good space it offered!
Tata should really launch it in ev form n market it as a city commuter! Just bump up the bhp to 60 n torque to 80! I feel it can kill market of cars like alto!
That’ll be a museum piece now!
@Raavana Surya yea thats the problem with tata! They are usually late! At present there s no ev hatchback in the market, just imagine the potential of such kind of product!
Great job
Sirish, I'm hoping you lot could make a Gone but not forgotten episode on the Contessa and the Standard 2000. I'm not even sure they were from the same company but man, that would be awesome to watch. Love your videos.
Will do! Contessa was HM, Standard was Standard… different companies
@@evoIndia I mentioned it because now I realize that when I was in the 5th standard I wanted both of them so bad. Life isn't what it seems though 😎