A car that will sell for just $2,500

By Reuters

It was 10 years ago that India's Tata Motors (TTM, news, msgs) unveiled its first car, a hatchback, that established the truck maker's credentials as a carmaker.

On Thursday, the $7.8 billion company unveils its boldest initiative yet, a car that will sell for just $2,500, less than half the cheapest car on the market.

Dubbed the People's Car, it will determine Tata's place in the global automotive arena, where the battle is increasingly being fought in emerging economies such as India, China and Russia.

The new model, using re-engineered plastics and modern adhesives, is a far cry from the premium Jaguar and Land Rover brands Tata is negotiating to acquire from Ford Motor

 

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watch the west sell it 3 times over...

 

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It's a good idea, I guess. Just don't go over 50mph.

 

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If it ever reaches the UK it will end up 3 times its original price.

 

I don't think this was designed for export.

 

Its to make cars affordable for the Indian people

Just what we need, cheap vehicles for the second (?) most populous country.

 

Are you Indian, SAM?

 

We got the "Cityrover" which was a similar car from the same company.

 

Bring them here.
I can afford a new car every 3 months.
I can be indian.

 

The enviro-wackos are already whining about the cars saying now more people will be able to afford cars.

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http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/article3164205.ece

I couldn't find the 0-60 time but I'm guessing 5 minutes since 65 is its top speed.

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Cute little toy. I wonder what the cockpit is like. Could an average American man even fit in there? And what will happen when the Tata meets an elephant?

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Thats OK its trunk is at the front.

 

no wonder its only $2,500 just look at what u get:
Airbags- optional
Power Steering- Optional
Radio- Optional
and to top it off just one windshield wiper. Even a smart Car has two.

 

Oh and it looks like i forgote somthing

Air Conditioning- Optional

 

Well it will compete with bikes and such.

 

So I take it that your stance is no?

 

The average American male is 5'10" and weighs 190 lbs. Not exactly obese.

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We don't have the same poverty problems here. We eat whatever we want.

 

190lbs is not exactly optimal for 5'10....

 

Who cares about optimal? We're rich and we love to eat. So what? We're not hurting you.

 

Fat people hurt my eyes.