Heard about that last year sometime, it has virtually nothing, like no airbags, no A/C or anything that even comes standard in cars today, virtually just a car frame with an engine, paint and seats.
Heard about that last year sometime, it has virtually nothing, like no airbags, no A/C or anything that even comes standard in cars today, virtually just a car frame with an engine, paint and seats.Im_single
I saw them on tv last year as well. You're right. No A/C, radio, etc....
Heard about that last year sometime, it has virtually nothing, like no airbags, no A/C or anything that even comes standard in cars today, virtually just a car frame with an engine, paint and seats.Im_single
Yeah it is stripped of airbags, radio, A/C... basically everything else. Not very safe, but it is very cheap... plus they don't have airbag requirements in India.
The Nano is not coming here. The US safety standards are too strict for it. Its a great idea that makes owning a car affordable, i just hope it is reliable.
it is good if ur not rich or medium of wealth. i kind of think that it is a piece because it doesn't have radio, AC, standard things that US cars have. it looks like it pretty much just a car and engine. from the looks of it, it doesn't have to much power to go fast enough.
What a stupid idea. I mean yeah, lets make cars affordable, that's all fine and dandy. But when you have to make it a death trap in the process then you are taking the idea in the wrong direction. A motorcycle would be more protection in an accident then that piece of junk. Not to mention I absolutley HATE the look of it, ugliest looking thing I have ever seen, and with those tires it looks like it would take a small breeze to knock it over.
Ugly, Unsafe, Tiny Wheels (wouldn't survive very long on country roads), BUT, this is basically a disposable car. I imagine if they managed to put airbags (and it wouldn't need to be many to completely cover the inside of the car), for say 1-2 thousand more, this might become a trend, if not for individuals, then for companies. Look at the VW Bug... ewww...
I guess it is good for people in India (where the car is being made for) that have very little money and this can get them a car, but I can't see it having much appeal in the West. You can probably buy ride on lawn mowers with more power than that!!
I saw an article about it that said it did not meet minimum safety standards in the US, so no unless they make it safer it will not be street legal in the US.
[QUOTE="-GeordiLaForge-"]Could you imagine getting hit by an American made car in that thing?? Even at 25mph, you would likely be SERIOUSLY injured....Jandurin
srsly. My car weighs 3500 lbs. This thing weighs 1300 lbs. >_>
Research on the trends in use of heavy vehicles indicate that a significant difference between the U.S. and other countries is the relatively high prevalence of pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. A 2003 study by the U.S. Transportation Research Board found that SUVs and pickup trucks are significantly less safe than passenger cars, that imported-brand vehicles tend to be safer than American -brand vehicles, and that the size and weight of a vehicle has a significantly smaller effect on safety than the quality of the vehicle's engineering.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="-GeordiLaForge-"]Could you imagine getting hit by an American made car in that thing?? Even at 25mph, you would likely be SERIOUSLY injured....mamkem6
srsly. My car weighs 3500 lbs. This thing weighs 1300 lbs. >_>
Research on the trends in use of heavy vehicles indicate that a significant difference between the U.S. and other countries is the relatively high prevalence of pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. A 2003 study by the U.S. Transportation Research Board found that SUVs and pickup trucks are significantly less safe than passenger cars, that imported-brand vehicles tend to be safer than American -brand vehicles, and that the size and weight of a vehicle has a significantly smaller effect on safety than the quality of the vehicle's engineering.
It wouldn't pass our safety and emissions regulations.cametall
I knew it doesn't pass safety standards, but emissions too? Cities in India already have some of the world's worst levels of air pollution. What happens when thousands (millions?) of low-income residents suddenly find themselves capable of affording a car?
Microcars need to be introduced more effectively in North America. They are popular all around the world, especially in Japan and Europe and are extremely efficient people movers.
This Tata however, would not exactly be the safest thing for North American roads, considering the lumbering behemoths out there that could crush it instantly. The least they would have to do would to go Smart Car on it and make it be able to survive a collision with a mid-size sedan at highway speed.
microcars are lame. I want more crown vic sized vehicles.Jandurin
Heh, I drive a Park Avenue and will be replacing it with a Park Avenue Ultra when it comes time. I don't like tiny cars but there could definitely be a market for them, especially in dense metropolitan areas.
I remember reading an article saying it wouldn't be coming to america any time soon because it was made of sheet metal. I called BS. I watched a show about it a while back. I forgot what it was made of but it damn sure wasn't sheet metal. It showed these things slamming into concrete barriers. Something about the shape of the body or something caused it from being completely destroyed. I'd buy one.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"]microcars are lame. I want more crown vic sized vehicles.foxhound_fox
Heh, I drive a Park Avenue and will be replacing it with a Park Avenue Ultra when it comes time. I don't like tiny cars but there could definitely be a market for them, especially in dense metropolitan areas. Those are pretty wicked, I hear.
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