Tata's new car concept - the Pixel has exceptionally crafted with great design and packed with latest technologies. The Tata Pixel, a new city car concept for Europe is the most package efficient four-seater in the world.
This car can accomodate four persons comfortably whereas the similar concept cars in Europe were mostly a two seater or can accomodate two adults plus two children.
Tata Pixel, new city car concept for Europe, displayed at the 81st Geneva Motor Show Geneva, March 1, 2011. This concept car was based on the design of the Tata Nano and developed with the view of spacious interiors, comfort, efficiency and eco friendliness.
The latest technology involved in this concept is the 'Zero turn' technology which assists easier manoeuvrability while parking the car and also helps parking possible in smaller spaces. The scissor like door system opens the doors vertically and allows the door to open in minimal of space if other cars are parked side by side. Tata claims that this car produces minimal CO2 emissions of just 89 gm/km and combined cycle fuel economy of 3.4 litres/100km
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The Tata Pixel’s ability to manoeuvre and park in the tightest of spaces is made possible by its Zero Turn toroidal traction-drive Infinitely Variable Transmission possible by its Zero Turn toroidal traction-drive Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT), which assists rotation of the outer rear wheel forwards and the inner rear wheel backwards, while the front wheels turn at acute angles. The result is a turning circle radius of just 2.6 metres. The styling is done very youthful and charming way.
The Tata Pixel is also designed to provide a high level of connectivity. Key functions are controlled by the driver’s smart phone, running ‘My Tata Connect’ - the first integrated human-machine interface (HMI) concept from Tata Motors.
A 1.2 litre three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, positioned at the rear of the Tata Pixel, gives lively performance. The engine is a low-friction design, featuring variable coolant and oil pump and rapid warm-up technologies. With optimised aerodynamic drag, low rolling-resistance tyres, stop-start technology, and intelligent battery charging, the Tata Pixel returns European combined cycle (NEDC) fuel economy of 3.4 l/100km and CO2 emissions of just 89g/km.
Specs
Manufacturer Tata Motors
Class City car concept
Body style 2-door
Layout RR layout
Engine 3 cylinder SOHC Diesel Bosch multi-point fuel injection (single injector) all aluminium 1,200 cc (73 cu in)
Transmission 4 speed synchromesh with overdrive in 4th
Wheelbase 2,230 mm (87.8 in)
Length 3,099 mm (122.0 in)
Width 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height 1,652 mm (65.0 in)
Kerb weight 600 kg (1,300 lb)–635 kg (1,400 lb)
Class City car concept
Body style 2-door
Layout RR layout
Engine 3 cylinder SOHC Diesel Bosch multi-point fuel injection (single injector) all aluminium 1,200 cc (73 cu in)
Transmission 4 speed synchromesh with overdrive in 4th
Wheelbase 2,230 mm (87.8 in)
Length 3,099 mm (122.0 in)
Width 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height 1,652 mm (65.0 in)
Kerb weight 600 kg (1,300 lb)–635 kg (1,400 lb)
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| Tata Pixel displayed in Delhi Auto-expo 2012 |
Displayed in 2012 auto- expo at New Delhi and expected to be launched mid 2014 with expected price tag above 250k..