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$3,000 Tata Nano Car Coming To US

Posted by samzenpus on from the getting-small dept.

walterbyrd writes "The Nano is currently powered by a 37 hp two-cylinder engine and lacks common safety features such as power steering, traction control and airbags. It was originally designed to compete in the Indian market against scooters and motorcycles. . . Along with added safety equipment, it's likely the car will get a larger, less polluting engine for export markets. Unfortunately, that means the price will increase, as well, possibly tripling by the time it goes on sale in the U.S.."

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  1. Re:Power steering isn't a safety feature. by Picass0 · · Score: 1, Troll

    People with families don't like smaller cars in part because they're less safe in an accident. A tiny Euro Smart Car gets great MPG but it's nearly unsurvivable in a serious collision.

    When you're single you throw things in the back seat. When you have kids suddenly the trunk space matters.

    If you're going on a road trip and the kids have a back seat the size of a postage stamp it's going to suck.

    I can spell American just fine. Why can't you?