The Tata Pixel was a
concept
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rear-engined
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four-passenger
city car
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A-segment sales represent approx. 7-8% of the market in ...
, unveiled on 1 March 2011 by
Tata Motors
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Formerly known as Tata Eng ...
at the
81st International Motor Show in
Geneva
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, website = https://www.geneve.ch/
Geneva ( ; french: Genève ) frp, Genèva ; german: link=no, Genf ; it, Ginevr ...
. Aimed primarily at the European market, it was primarily based on the
Tata Nano
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platform.
History
The Tata Pixel is based upon the
Nano Europa concept which was first shown at the 2009
Geneva Motor Show. Complying to the
Europa
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Places
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* Europa (Roman province), a province within the Diocese of Thrace
* Europa (Seville Metro), Seville, Spain; a station on the Seville Metro
* Europa City, Paris, France; a planned development
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concept, Nano was upgraded to meet EU safety and emission standards. The concept had undergone a series of improvements over the standard Nano, including an extended
wheelbase
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, a new
3-cylinder engine,
power steering, an
anti-lock braking system (ABS), an improved interior and exterior and it was also heavier than the standard Nano.
Features
The Tata Pixel concept includes the following features
Zero Turn Drive
The Tata Pixel is able to maneuver and can be parked in tight spaces due to the zero turn toroidal traction-drive, Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT), and due to its steering system design. This results in a turning circle radius of 2.6 meters. The steering and the transmission work together so that each wheel is driven independently with inputs from the steering system. By applying reverse drive on a single rear wheel and forward drive on a single front wheel, the car is able to turn almost in its own length.
Low Carbon Footprint and High Fuel Efficiency
The Tata Pixel features a start stop hybrid and
regenerative braking
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system, with a fuel efficient and low emission diesel engine. It has emissions of 89 gm/km and combined cycle fuel economy of 1 litre/100 km.
Design
The Tata Pixel features a monographic roof, silver shaped window graphic and forward sweeping roof line. It also features 2
scissor doors for easy access and visibility.
My Tata Connect
"My Tata Connect" is a platform which provides integration of smart phones or tablet with the vehicle's information, and entertainment system and also allows the user to control the key functions of the car.
Technical specifications
The Pixel is a car with a three-cylinder 1200 cc
rear engine.
See also
*
City car
The A-segment is the 1st category in the passenger car classification system defined by the European Commission. It is used for city cars, the smallest category of passenger cars defined.
A-segment sales represent approx. 7-8% of the market in ...
*
A-segment
*
Tata Nano
The Tata Nano is a compact city car that was manufactured and marketed by Indian automaker Tata Motors over a single generation, primarily in India, as an inexpensive rear-engined hatchback intended to appeal to current riders of motorcycles a ...
*
Mobius Motors
Mobius Motors Kenya Ltd is a vehicle re-assembler founded in 2010. The company was incorporated in the United Kingdom in 2010 and registered in Kenya in 2011. As of 2018, the company was in the process of building an in country manufacturing plant. ...
External links
* three websites are expired or invali
Tata Pixel Unveiled on 1 March 2011 by Tata Motors at the 81st International Geneva Motor Show.
Tata Megapixel Newer version, unveiled on 6 March 2012 by Tata Motors at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show.
[http://www.tatamegapixel.com/press-release.asp ]
Tata Pixel – Official product page
References
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2000s cars
City cars
Hatchbacks
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Rear-engined vehicles
Pixel
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Cars introduced in 2011