Auto Expo 2014: Tata Nano Twist Active Concept Revealed

By Ganesh

Tata Motors' efforts to upgrade and revive the Nano small car continues as the automaker today brought out a concept variant called the Twist Active at the 2014 Auto Expo. Only a concept model as of now, the Twist Active has the solution to one of the Nano's long standing problems.

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While the Nano Twist took care of the hard to turn steering wheels with an electronic power steering unit, the Twist Active has the solution to the hard to reach boot space in the small city car. The Twist Active has a rear end like a conventional hatchback, with a boot door that can be lifted to easily access the rear storage space.

Tata Nano Twist Active Changes

Tata Nano Twist Active Changes

In a regular Nano the boot space can only be accessed by folding the rear seats. The Twist Active has a boot door that can be lifted to access the storage space behind.

Tata Nano Twist Active Mileage

Tata Nano Twist Active Mileage

On the minus side, the new boot door adds another 70 kilos to the overall weight, negatively effecting fuel economy. To keep the range same Tata has increased the fuel tank size to 25 liters on the Nano Twist Active.

Tata Nano Twist Active New Design
 

Tata Nano Twist Active New Design

The Nano Twist Active also has a new front face. A new bumper design with black integrated air-dam. The fog lamp housing design has also been revised.

Tata Nano Twist Active Production

Tata Nano Twist Active Production

The Nano with the easily accessible boot is right now a concept, but this, along with the new front face, will most definitely go into production this year.

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Article Published On: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 18:48 [IST]
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