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[Anthony]

Tata Motors unveils cheapest car

Tata Motors has unveiled the world's cheapest motor car at India's biggest car show in the capital, Delhi.

The vehicle, called the Tata Nano, will sell for 100,000 rupees or $2,500 (£1,277) and enable those in developing countries to move to four wheels.
The four-door five-seater car, which goes on sale later this year, has a 33bhp, 624cc, engine at the rear. It has no air conditioning, no electric windows and no power steering, but two deluxe models will be on offer.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7180396.stm

It's a good idea for developing countries, not sure it would have much of a chance selling in westernised countries though, practical but lacking serious features.

So we have had $100 laptops, now we have $2,500 cars, what's next? $10,000 houses?

[techfundoo1]

I was there at it's launch!!!!!!!!!

[ukseller1]

I saw it on the news

I was quite suprised, though, since it looks no different from a normal, everyday car.

[techfundoo1]

it just looks like SMART in UK, doesn't it??

[Pete]

Is this the replacement for the YUGO?

Speaking of Tata, it looks like they may soon own Land Rover and Jaguar. The shape Ford is in, they should be getting firesale prices.
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[adam2007]

Originally Posted by Anthony

what's next? $10,000 houses?

Would be nice to see clarkson test drive this one.

Africa are already buying prefabricated houses at this price from China in the 100s.

[greedyboy]

They are available on alibabba.

[Pete]

Cash and carry, no doubt.
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[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Pete

Cash and carry, no doubt.
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Haha!

Stick a couple of them in your trolley on the way round, for sure!

[MickUK]

FOr the price thats a decent motor Looks like it would be able to be lifted away if you turned your back. Dont think i'll be trading down for it tbh