=StingRoy;2680583]Nano is an engineering marvel.. no questions asked. People may not have welcomed the product as much as initially perceived, but it definitely was quite an achievement for Tata motors. The perception and market reception is changing with the sales shooting up lately.
Engineering Marvel what?
Supplier [39] Part/system [39]
Texspin Clutch Bearings
Bosch Oxygen sensor, Gasoline injection system (diesel will follow), starter, alternator, brake system
Continental AG Gasoline fuel supply system, fuel level sensor
Caparo Inner structural panels
HSI AUTO Static sealing systems (Weather Strips)
Delphi Instrument cluster
Rane Madras Limited Steering Assembly
Denso Windshield wiper system (single motor and arm)
FAG Kugelfischer Rear-wheel bearing
Federal-Mogul Pistons, Piston rings, Spark plugs, Gaskets, Systems protection
Ficosa Rear-view mirrors, interior mirrors, manual and CVT shifters, washer system
Freudenberg Engine sealing
GKN Driveshafts
INA Shifting elements
ITW Deltar Outside and inside door handles
Johnson Controls Seating
Mahle Camshafts, spin-on oil filters, fuel filters and air cleaners
Saint-Gobain Glass
TRW Brake system
Ceekay Daikin/Valeo Clutch sets
Vibracoustic Engine mounts
Visteon Air induction system
ZF Friedrichshafen AG Chassis components, including tie rods
Behr HVAC for the luxury version
Dürr Lean Paint Shop
Nano being put together in India parts supplied from above mentioned already established MFG cant be considered engineering marvel more like a fail try as even having access to all that the car failed.
What Nano has given is a start to the ultra-compact urban cars. People are quick to realize the potential of this new segment in the market - Urban Transportation vehicles. If you'd have noticed now more and more companies around the world are trying to mimic what Nano has brought to the table. The Mercedes Smart For Two, Toyota IQ, Opel Trix and many more are competing to hit this market.
wrong again most of those vehicles were in the market way before Nano came along so its more like a copy of them and not the original .The thing that was suppose to make Nano stand out was to be its price tag but soon after launch it was realized with that price tag you get almost nothing and safety was no where to be seen.
I see a huge market in developing economies along with advanced markets like Europe, where people need compact urban transportation in the future. American market will be a tough one to crack because it is a "bigger the better" market.
Most developing economies are dominated by the same players that are dominant In Europe and America plus rules and regulations will make it mandatory to offer most safety features means and cutting corners. having said that No way Nano can offer the 2000 or even $3000 price tag and will have to compete head on with established Mfg for the market and by the way Even The Mercedes Smart For Two is losing money in Americas.