In June, only one city microcar came off the production line. For comparison, in the same month last year, the enterprise produced 275 such cars. In July, Tata did not export a single Nano.
The company admitted that the production of the Nano "in its current form cannot continue after 2019." The image of the world's most affordable car affected demand even domestically. Earlier, Tata Motors CEO Ratan Tata noted that not every driver is ready to drive a car with such a reputation.
At the same time, the Indian car market is showing growth. In June 2018, passenger car sales in the country increased by 38%. Commercial vehicle sales grew by 42%.
An updated version of the Nano was offered on the domestic market. The model received a five-speed robotic transmission. The bumpers, optics, and radiator grille also changed. The car's ground clearance increased to 180 mm, and the trunk volume to 94 liters.
The restyled version of the microcar is equipped with a 0.6-liter engine producing 35 horsepower. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h takes the Tata Nano 33 seconds, and to city speeds of 60 km/h — 10 seconds.
