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Tata Debuts Magic Iris Mini -Minivan for those that want to Upgrade from Tricycles
Tata Motors, the Indian maker of the world's cheapest mass produced car, the Nano, and owner of Jaguar and Land Rover, swiped the covers off the Magic Iris at this week's New Delhi motor show. The odd looking (and that's an understatement...) mini version of a minivan was developed specifically for India with the company claiming that it "aims at upgrading the quality of travel for those who depend on three-wheelers".
The pint-size four-wheel passenger car is said to seat up to five people, two at the front and three at the back.
Tata Motors makes it a point to note that the Iris Magic is "controlled by a steering that provides car-like on-road stability, while the hard roof, made of sheet metal, provides car-like safety" and that it also features "car-like clear lens headlamps and tail lights". If you've ever seen the tri-cycles in India, you'll understand why.
The Magic Iris, which is expected to go on sale in India later this year, is powered by a 0.6-liter water-cooled diesel engine producing 11.3-horsepower that allows the vehicle reach speeds of up to 55km/h or 34mph.
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Tata Blows The Covers Off New Bolt Hatch And Zest Sedan
India's Tata Motors may not have had the success it hoped for with the Nano, but the owner of Jaguar and Land Rover is far from giving up. At this week's Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, Tata will host the world premiere of two new...
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Tata Motors Recalling World's Cheapest Car, The Nano, To Upgrade Starter
Tata Motors, the Indian automotive giant that owns the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, has issued the biggest ever recall action in India, concerning a little over 115,000 Nano city cars to replace the starter motor. However, the company prefers to use...
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Tata Considers Developing Engines With Jaguar And Land Rover
Tata Motors’ owner, Ratan Tata, confirmed today in the company’s annual report that the Indian carmaker is considering developing an engine in cooperation with its Jaguar Land Rover division. "To optimize the synergistic strengths...
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Tata Reveals European Version Of Nano Minicar At Geneva Show
Indian automaker Tata is preparing to launch the world's cheapest car, the rear-engined, four-seater Nano in Europe. In Geneva, Tata took the wraps off the European-spec version of the minicar which will go on sale in India this April, priced from...
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The Tata Xjr?
Consider it a safe assumption that you'll never see an XJR, XK, or XF rebadged as a Tata. Reports are also pushing speculation into safe assumptions that Tata is about to land Jaguar and Land Rover for $2,000,000,000, however. Time the purchase of...
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