Tata Nano is the cheapest car in the entire world and people can’t get enough of it. Before it’s launching, a year back, it was showcased at Auto Expo held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi and every Indian had the same question, that can we make the world’s cheapest car. And, when it was launched, it was seen that Ratan Tata kept his promise. The car is being offered at the price of Re. 1 Lakh. Though, it was excluding Road Tax and Service Tax, which made the car available at a price of about one lakh and thirty thousand Rupees. But, still people wanted this car and the booking application for the Nano exceeds 1 lakh in the first year.
Tata Nano is available in 4 variants, which includes Nano Std, Nano CX Solid, Nano CX Metallic and Nano LX. It a hatchback body type and it comes in A-segment cars. The Top speed of Tata Nano is 105 km/h and it covers 0-60 in 8 seconds and 0-100 in 12.60 seconds. It is available with the warranty of 18 months or 24000 km’s.
The advantage of having Tata Nano is that it is very affordable and has superb fuel efficiency but the boot space is very less as compare to Maruti Suzuki A-Star or Ford Figo.
Tata has been ranked as the 2nd most trusted in the category of four-wheelers (passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles together) in The Economic Times Brand Equity 'Most Trusted Brands' survey for 2010.
Fraser Martin from CAR Middle East says, “As a package designed to provide a basic transport solution, the Nano is terrific. I’ve never driven anything like it.”
With 16/20/24 KMPL mileage on bad roads/city/highway; this is something great for two cylinder engine. On top of it, its Air conditioning system ensures instant cooling, proving this car to be a complete power-packed little wonder for city drivers.
The maximum speed of all variants of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA 1.2 is 155 kmph and it covers 0-100 kmph in 16.4 seconds. All variants of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA 1.2 are petrol and the fuel tank capacity is 45 litres, the mileage of Aveo U-VA in city is 11.9 kmpl and 14.7 kmpl on highway. All variants are available in BS III (Bharat Stage III), which means that these cars pollute less.
The wheel size of Cheverolet Aveo U-VA 1.2 Standard and 1.2 LS are packed with 13x5.0J material steel wheels, which give this car an attractive looks. The tyre size is 155/80 R13 to control the car at very high speed from off-roading and reduces the risk of skidding in watery or slippery roads.
Its ventilated disk brakes and drum brakes are self-adjusting. Another feature which ensures the smooth drive is the sequential electronic fuel injection system. Power steering is the other added feature for smooth and easy handling of the car. The car moves with the utmost stability and comfort due to the gas filled shock absorbers. These absorbers make your car completely shock resistant. Other luxurious features in the car which make it really unique are deposit tray center console, cup holder, day light rear view mirror and an ashtray.
In the year 2005 the car went back for a facelift and after that it was quite liked by people all over the world. It is a perfect car for those who are looking to spend a hefty amount for a hatchback car. In India the car is available in 8 different variants with 4 diesel and 4 petrol versions. The diesel Fabia is equipped with a 1422cc engine which generates and amazing power of 68bhp at 4000rpm. The maximum torque of the diesel engine is around 155nm in the range of 1600-2800rpm.
One of the best things about the car is that it is fabricated using high strength steel which makes the car tough and strong. It is amongst the safest hatchbacks available in the market. Only Maruti Suzuki A-Star is another hatchback which is manufactured using high strength steel. High strength steel not only makes the car strong but also makes it light weighted that further makes it nippy and easy to handle.
The car is also equipped with 15 inch wheels which provide optimum stability to the car. On the safety point of view the car is amongst the best hatchbacks available in the country. It is equipped with air bags which will protect the occupants of the car at any cost. Like most other cars in the country the Volkswagen Polo is available in 3 different variants. The price band of the car start from 6 lakhs and goes up to 7 lakhs.
The car has some of the very unique features and the designing portrays German design. The rear of the car is quite simplistic which may not draw the attention of an onlooker to try and view the name of the car but from the front it looks quite attractive. It is a conventional car with sporty looks that provides optimum performance. The car is good enough for those who are looking for an expensive hatchback because the price band of this car is quite high. Cars like Maruti Suzuki A-Star and Hyundai i10 are quite affordable in comparison with the Volkswagen Polo.
The car manufacturers have made a huge car which can not only accommodate 5 passengers but can also accommodate a whole load of luggage. But in the process of making a large hatchback the company has sacrificed the speed and agility. Hyundai i20 is not a good car if you are a frequent traveler and like ruling the road by overtaking fast moving traffic. The car has been proved to be quite sluggish and slow as you will find it quite difficult to overtake most new cars.
The interiors of Hyundai i20 are quite different from most other cars available in the Indian market. The car is quite spacious and provides an optimum space for 5 people including the driver. The seats are quite comfortable and it provides enough leg room on the back seat as well. Even a six footer person can easily sit on the back seat of the car. The boot of the car is quite huge as it provides a total capacity of around 295 liters. The best model of i20 is equipped with six airbags which will protect the occupants in any situation.
One of the best things about this car is that it offers superior power along with fantastic fuel efficiency. On the other hand it is only the second car after Maruti Suzuki A-Star which ensures environment safety by matching to the Euro IV carbon emission levels. It has a 4 cylinder engine which is equipped with a highly advanced Fuel Injection delivering which offers a power of over 89 BHP at 6200 RPM. The fuel efficiency of this car is simply fantastic as it offers 16.1 KMPL.
• Alloy Wheels
The car is equipped with some of the most advanced features which can beat most other cars. Honda launched Jazz in Japan in the year 2001. Soon after its launch the car was quite famous all over the world and was exported to over 115 countries all across the world. It is amongst one of the most luxurious hatchback cars available in India and this is the reason most people buy it.
•Body Colored Bumpers
The design and styling of Ford Figo is truly Italian. The front side of the car has a typical Ford design as it is quite similar to Ford Fiesta and Ford Ikon. The first thing that you will notice about the car is its aggressive looks as it has a big front along with an air dam just below the grille. Some people may confuse Figo with Fusion at the first look but the cars are completely different. As stated in the earlier part of the review that Ford Figo is amongst the biggest or most spacious cars in its segment.
Ford Figo is available in a number of different models and the best part about this car is that it is available in both petrol and diesel models. The pricing of the car starts from 3.5 lakhs which is quite less than most other cars in its class. Other cars which are available at 3.5 lakhs to 4.5 lakhs have less interior space as compared to Ford Figo. At the first look you can never even imagine that it will start from such a low price band. The car is quite huge and 5 people can be easily seated. It has the biggest boot space which can accommodate as much as you want. 



The top model of Nissan Micra is available with a chrome ring on the outside of the fog lamps which gives it an up market look. The rear design of the car is quite simple and is kept a little balanced as well. The rear view mirrors on the outside are dual colored which gives it a sporty look. The top line of Micra is also equipped with body colored bumpers and door handles. On the other hand, the interiors of the car are quite attractive as the dashboard has a twin bubble theme.