Tata Nano electric diesel hybridTata could display Nano hybrid, diesel and electric at the Auto Expo next month

DNA India reports Tata could bring off-beat variants of Nano to the Auto Expo. The exhibits could be powered by a diesel engine and possibly hybrid and electric powertrain as well.

Tata Motors has confirmed it is working on the hybrid Nano and on its official website hinted it will offer Nano diesel in future. The electric Nano or E-Nano has also been doing media rounds since the unveiling of the car in the previous edition of the Auto Expo.

Tata Motors is believed to be working on several variants of the Nano including a half-tonne pick-up truck for short distance load hauling.

As we near the opening of the show, we’re definite that more information will be published.

After all the applause for being the cheapest car in the world, the Tata Nano is back in the news again. Tata’s drawing up plans to build an electric and hybrid model using its platform.

The Nano was built to fulfill the basic transportation needs of a family but the car compromises on nothing, be it safety, mileage, performance and emissions.

The Tata Nano is compared to legendary cars in the market like the Ford Model-T which brought a revolution in the automobile industry.

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