Ratan Tata envisioned the Tata Nano as an affordable transportation solution for low and middle income families in India. The Nano is a basic small car that is only 3.1 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, but can seat 4 people. It has a 623cc engine and gets around 20-22 km/liter of fuel efficiency. While basic, it meets Indian safety and emissions standards and at a starting price of about $2,500, it is much cheaper than other small cars like the Maruti 800. The low cost is achieved through its use of plastics and composites rather than metal for the body, as well as other cost-cutting measures. The Nano has helped expand