Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car will be introduced by Tata Motors, India's largest auto maker in Nigeria within next one and a half year, before its planned launch in Europe. 

The price of the base model car is Nigerian Naira 360 which is same as the price in Indian markets. For three variants the car is priced at Rs 1.23 lakh to Rs 1.72 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Delhi. 

Sudeep Ray, a senior official of Tata Africa Nigeria said that, “Tata Motors will make the Nano available in Nigeria in the next one year to one and a half years”. 

“Ray said that, “the launching of the Nano was branded everyman behind the wheel and will benefit Nigerians much as public transport systems like metro are not available here. 

"The car (Nano) will cost NGN 357,480 (about Rs 1.16 lakh) in Nigeria, which is much less than the price of most second hand saloon cars sold here”. In Nigeria, a used car usually begins to be sold at NGN 500,000. 

Though, the details whether the 'cheapest' car in the world would be assembled in Nigeria or it would be sold as a completely-built-unit, are not yet revealed by Ray. 

A Tata Motors spokesperson from India said: "the company has said that the Tata Nano can be marketed in other countries, but timelines, modes and countries are yet to be finalized." 

Tata Motors have showcased in earlier March the European version of the Nano, which the company planned to launch by 2011. 

Tata Motors had planned in 2003 and launched the much- hyped 'cheapest' car in India on March 23 this year. The company has spent almost over Rs 2000 crore on the car. 

Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in many countries including India like Africa, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, South Asia, and South East Asia.

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Posted by Naresh Koshti on 4 July, 2009 3:00:43 PM IST #