Tips for buyers of Nano

Following are a few pointers for interested buyers of Nano:

* Nano on display at Tata Motors showrooms from April 1

* Sale of application/booking at Rs.300 per application form, starts from April 9

* First phase of booking to end April 25

* Application forms available at over 30,000 locations in 1,000 cities

* Forms can be submitted to State Bank of India in 1,350 notified branches in 850 cities

* 15 other banks/NBFCs to provide booking loan

* Online bookings can be submitted at: www.tatanano.com

* Deliveries to commence from July 1

* 100,000 cars to be price protected

* Attractive range of accessories and Nano merchandise

The three variants of Nano, which shall be available are:

* Tata Nano Standard (BS-II and BS-III): The basic model or the standard version, in three colour options, single-tone seats, and fold-down rear seat

* Tata Nano CX (BS-II and BS-III): In five colour options, with heating and air-conditioning (HVAC), two-tone seats, parcel shelf, booster-assisted brakes, fold-down rear seat with nap rest

* Tata Nano LX: (BS-III) With the features of CX plus complete fabric seats, central locking, front power windows, body coloured exteriors in three premium colours, fog lamps, electronic trip meter, cup holder in front console, mobile charger point, and rear spoiler

Many of these features are not available on current entry-level small cars in the country.