Tata Nano has this amazing knack of getting in and out. The Nano in spite of facing a spate of hurdles has come out unscathed with flying colours. On a serious note though the Tata Nano fits in with ease and is arguably the easiest car to park, well almost. However, the steering spoils the show which is too stubborn for a car of its proportions.
You will surely get a nice triceps work out with its tight 8m turning circle. So even though you might find a spot to park the car, you might as well give it a miss due to the pathetic steering. You would probably go for spot that requires less lock to lock maneuvering.
Where the Nano really scores is the busy city streets. For a small car it really gives you loads of confidence. All thanks to its nice and high seating position which makes for great visibility on the road and the short overhangs makes it so easy to figure out the dimensions of the car. So for a novice rider the Nano is an ideal car which requires very limited skill. At the most what worse can happen to an Rs 2-lakh car? On a serious note though, the bumper costs Rs 1,200 and a headlight at 1,300 which means you surely can try a few things about driving if you want it to play it real safe with your first car.
Even after a ride of over 2,000km the car still seems fresh out of the showroom. The car has a smart mix up with the likes of a short wheelbase, fixed rear hatch and beefed-up suspension points help the torsional rigidity of the body shell considerably. Surely, you might want to think twice before calling this a cheap car. The car holds its sanity in spite of the worst of terrains.
The bad roads do highlight poor ride and handling of the Nano, especially the small 12-inch wheels, it bucks a fair bit. Be ready for some tossing and churning as well. In spite of well studded seats for the 2012 model you might feel a bit off too much thigh support at the front seats.The engine has surely come off age with the 2012 model which makes the Nano score.
However do not expect to zip through the traffic light at the first gear itself. The car is still a huge understatement to the word power. On a philosophical note though the Nano teaches you how to perform in spite of all the shortcomings it brings. The Nano still keeps going without too much trouble and you need not worry too much about it. The Nano 2012 high end variant goes up to Rs 2.40 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). You might also have a look at the likes of the Hyundai Eon and the Maruti Alto.
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