Starting at $2,500, the Tata Nano is the world's most affordable car. But apparently this hasn't stopped early customers from griping about some of the vehicle's shortcomings. Luckily those complaints aren't falling on deaf ears. Tata Motors will make subtle changes to the mini car within the next six months. One of the biggest complaints the Nano faces is it's lesiure acceleration. Which should be expected of any vehicle with 33hp. To make the best of the situation, Tata Motor Engineers will crank the engine's 5,000 rpm red-line up to a more respectable 6,000 rpm. This should help add more pickup. Also under consideration is a five-speed manual gearbox. Although the Indian market Nano will likely continue with just four gears. Another improvement, which should please Nano owners is the addition of an actual tailgate. The current Nanoe is hatchless in the interest of lower cost. Build complexity, and structural rigidity. Anyone who wants to add or subtract cargo has to do so by folidng down the rear seat and going through the doors. Other changes include a new single side mirror assembly that will make way for future of power mirrors and a 'check strap' for limiting how far the door opens. While these changes will improve the Nano. I'm hoping the modifications don't come a price. Either way, it's nice to see Tata listening to the suggestions of it's new customers.
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