Tata Nano could be a hybrid version

Indians from Tata Motors is seriously thinking of launching a hybrid version of the car Nano, which currently is the cheapest new car in the world, writes Reuters. Ratan Tata, head of the company, has unveiled the group's intentions in an interview with a newspaper in South Korea, but gave no further details. Tata Nano was launched in July in India, with prices from about $ 2200.

Ratan Tata says that in India, low cost products will boost sales much harder than more expensive products and low cost trend will spread massively in the world. Hybrid cars are now a few thousand euros more expensive than conventional models, because the electric motors and battery add large amounts to manufacture.

Tata Motors launched in July Nano, the cheapest car in the world, but deliveries slow going in because the plant is to produce high-volume car to be opened until next year.

Ratan Tata still rely on low cost products and believes that this category will further boost sales in India, and not the product more expensive. It remains to be seen how low the price may have gone a hybrid car, so be interesting for the buyer, but also bring profit manufacturer.

However, a Tata Nano Hybrid not be expected in the short term.