REPORT: Tata Nano passes European crash testing
by Michael Harley on Jul 15th 2009 at 7:57AM 
2009 Tato Nano - Click above for high-res image gallery
The Tata Nano, the diminutive Indian four-door econobox rumored to eventually arrive in U.S. showrooms, has reportedly passed current European impact testing. According to Autocar, the offset front and side impact tests took place at the MIRA test center last week under supervision by an inspector from Britain's Vehicle Certification Authority. A spokesperson for Tata said the company is "delighted but not surprised" with the results, as the car had already been tested in India.
Sold only in its homeland right now, Tata seems determined to expand its passenger vehicle business to Europe and North America. With that in mind, the automaker is working to upgrade the Nano to ensure the Lilliputian meets "Westernized" crash standards, including the European NCAP tests, and our own NHTSA requirements.
Gallery: Geneva 2009: Tata Nano Europa
[Source: Autocar UK]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Matt 10:28AM (7/15/2009)
Yay for safety. How about mandatory 5 pt harnesses for all? If safety was truly paramount we'd have 'em.
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jeffzekas 2:48PM (7/15/2009)
The Tata Nano is an awesome car!
Brilliant!
Now, if only the NHTSA would allow Americans to buy Kei cars!
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