Updated Tata Nano With Automatic Gearbox Launching Next Month

Tata Motors, the home-grown automaker, that launched two all new products last year - Zest and Bolt - is all set to launch its first product this year - the 2015 Nano . Set to launch early next month, the 2015 Nano will get both design and mechanical updates. In fact, the company has started testing the vehicle in India.

The vehicle will be manufactured at the company's Sanand plant, where the regular Nano is being developed. While the engine will be the same 624cc, MPFI, naturally-aspirate, twin-cylinder unit that also powers the regular Nano, it will get an new 5-speed semi-automatic transmission. The gearbox is the same that is also found in the Zest.

Besides new transmission, this new top-of-the-line variant will also get new bumpers, fog lamps and different headlights. Moreover, Tata will also offer the Nano Twist F-Tronic in new exterior shades as well.The cabin, however, will remain unchanged.

With slightly different exterior and new transmission, the new model is likely to be pricier by Rs. 40,000 than the regular Nano Twist model. At this price, this model will become the most affordable automatic car.