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$3,000 Tata Nano Car Coming To US
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.."
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?
cayenne8 Thank you for living up to the preconceptions most of the world has about your country. A further confirmation of this will be the facts that you
A don't care what the rest of the world thinks and
B may not be entirely clear where the rest of the world is.
I'll see your Constitution and raise you a Queen.