Fresh Design for a Familiar Name
Tata Next-Gen Nano Arrives: 4-Seater City Car with CNG, 500 km Range and Starting Price of ₹80,000 Tata Motors has officially unwrapped the Next-Gen Nano, bringing back the compact icon in a brand-new avatar built for India’s crowded cities. While the original Nano was known mainly for its record-low price tag, the 2025 edition adds sharper styling, two-tone paint choices and LED daytime running lamps that lift its street presence. At just 3.05 metres long, the car still slips easily through narrow lanes, yet redesigned bumpers and a 20 mm wider stance make it look more grown-up than before. A brushed-silver beltline and 13-inch alloy-style wheels finish the exterior makeover.
Cabin Tweaks and Everyday Comfort
Open the door and the first surprise is a dual-tone beige-and-black dashboard with a seven-inch touchscreen placed high for clear viewing. Basic Bluetooth and USB keep music and calls within reach, while rotary knobs manage the single-zone AC. The new front seats get thicker foam, and Tata claims a best-in-class 37 degree seat-back recline for second-row passengers. Four adults fit without contorting, helped by upright pillars and large glass areas that keep the cabin airy. Boot space is a modest 120 litres with all seats up, enough for a pair of cabin trolleys.
CNG-Petrol Engine Promises Low Running Costs
Heart of the Next-Gen Nano is a 624 cc twin-cylinder engine factory-fitted with Tata’s iCNG kit. Power figures stay a humble 38 hp on petrol and 34 hp on CNG, but the real talking point is the combined range: Tata quotes up to 500 kilometres on one fill of the 30-litre petrol tank and the 12-kilogram CNG cylinder. An upgraded five-speed manual helps the tiny motor cruise at 90 km/h with fewer vibrations than the old four-speed. In ARAI tests, mileage stands at 35 km/kg on CNG and 25 km/l on petrol, numbers that could cut monthly fuel bills to scooter levels.
Key technical snapshot
| Item | Petrol mode | CNG mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peak power | 38 hp | 34 hp |
| Peak torque | 51 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 25 km/l | 35 km/kg |
| Tank / Cylinder | 30 litres | 12 kg |
| Total range (mixed) | 500 km | — |
Safety and Smart Add-Ons
Even entry variants now carry dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and rear-parking sensors. Top trims add a reverse camera, seat-belt reminders for all passengers and ISOFIX child-seat hooks. A tyre-pressure indicator flashes on the digital cluster if any wheel drops below preset limits, handy for long highway hops. Though still built to a cost, the Nano meets latest AIS-145 norms, giving budget buyers peace of mind often missing from ultra-cheap cars a decade ago.
Price, EMI and Booking Details
Tata has stunned the market again by pegging the Nano’s base ex-showroom price at just ₹80,000 for the XE trim, thanks to aggressive localisation and government incentives on factory-fitted CNG cars. Including registration and insurance, on-road bills start near ₹1.05 lakh. For buyers wanting fewer paperwork hassles, Tata Finance offers an optional plan that rolls taxes and fees into the loan, demanding only the down payment at delivery.
Finance options at a glance
| Plan | Down payment | EMI | Tenure | Total interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹80,000 | ₹8,100 | 60 months | ₹59,000 |
| Zero-down intro | ₹0 | ₹9,800 | 60 months | ₹71,000 |
Why the Nano Makes Sense in 2025
Growing fuel prices and parking shortages keep pushing urban families toward two-wheelers, but the Next-Gen Nano offers a safer, weather-proof option for roughly the same monthly spend. Highlights include
- City-friendly 4.2-metre turning radius
- Factory warranty of 3 years/100,000 km for engine and CNG kit
- Estimated running cost below ₹2 per km on CNG
- Seven vibrant colour choices, including Sunburst Yellow and Ocean Teal
Tata dealerships nationwide have begun taking ₹5,000 refundable booking tokens, with deliveries set for January 2026. Early buyers also receive a complimentary three-year AMC package covering labour and consumables.
The reborn Nano blends its original mission of affordability with features today’s shoppers expect, from touchscreen tech to real safety kit. If Tata’s claimed numbers hold up on the road, this little 4-seater could once again redefine what an entry-level car can be in India’s bustling cities.