Long Term Review 3

In the last couple of reports on the Tata GenX Nano we have told you how useful the AMT ‘box is, how you can work it to your advantage and what sort of fuel economy it returns.

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Tata GenX Nano Long Term Review 1

Tata GenX Nano Long Term Review 2

This time round, we thought we’d delve deeper into the car’s interior. Here’s what we already know. It is a big step up from the original Nano and in this top of the line XTA version, the Nano’s interior also gets a decent music system with Bluetooth connectivity, improved interior quality, but sadly no cup holders. The GenX Nano gets usable gloveboxes too, comfier seats, and a more modern-looking steering wheel.

Now here is what we have grown to like about the GenX Nano’s cabin. The visibility, the easy ingress/egress, and the space on offer, particularly for two individuals at the rear, are noteworthy. The operability of the light and wiper stalks has improved too; they finally feel like they’d last as long as the car and won’t come off in your hand with repeated use. The placement of the gear shifter is spot on as well and we have grown used to operating the centrally placed power window switches.

What we don’t like is the lack of cup holders. But, the glovebox can be used as one. There’s also limited adjustability for the seat and none at all for the steering, leaving one with high seating and a low-set steering. It feels quite odd. And even though the gloveboxes can hold a decent amount of stuff, having better-engineered stowage spaces where larger, harder objects wouldn’t actually get thrown around noisily, would be a welcome addition.

Next month, we will tackle the issue of long distance travel in one of India’s smallest cars.

Photography: Kapil Angane