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World's Cheapest Car The 'Nano' Debuts in India

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12 Jan 2008 9 views
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World's Cheapest Car The 'Nano' Debuts in India
India's Tata Motors has unveiled what is being called the world's cheapest car — the $2,500 4-person Nano.

India's Tata Motors has unveiled what is being called the world's cheapest car — the $2,500 Nano.

The four-person sedan, also called the People's Car meets all safety and environmental requirements, said the company's founder, even getting 50 mpg with lower emission levels than modern scooters of India.

(WATCH the ANI video below)

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