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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

Tata Pixel -- at just over three metres in length -- is the most package efficient four-seater in the world which can comfortably accommodate four adults.

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Photographs, text: Courtesy tatapixel.com

 

Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

Most package efficient four-seater in the world 'Zero turn' drive maximises manoeuvrability when parking.

This highly efficient, cost-effective system assists rotation of the outer rear wheel forwards and the inner rear wheel backwards during low-speed manoeuvres, while the front wheels turn at acute angles.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

The result is a turning circle radius of just 2.6 metres, which makes it easier to move around in the tightest of spaces.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

The 'scissor' doors rotate upwards from the front to allow all four passengers to effortlessly enter or exit the Tata Pixel, even in the tightest of spaces, while the doors' large glass area provides excellent visibility.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

A forward sweeping roofline, with minimal front and rear overhangs, accentuates the youthful styling, while the window graphic features an interchangeable island that can be used to change the exterior appearance whenever desired.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

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.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

This provides a customised, user friendly, all-in-one touch screen display, while also allowing the driver to remain seamlessly connected to the external world in much the same way as they would be when at home or in the office, listening to favourite songs, internet news and sport or stock updates.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

In addition to serving as the infotainment display when docked in the instrument panel, the tablet also allows temperature, ventilation and air-conditioning settings to be adjusted through its touch screen, as well as displaying information on the vehicle's performance.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

A 1.2 litre three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, positioned at the rear of the Tata Pixel, gives lively performance.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

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The engine is a low-friction design, featuring variable coolant and oil pump and rapid warm-up technologies.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

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.

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Tata Pixel: Explore the perfect city car

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 13:17 IST

Based on Tata Nano, Pixel is a global vehicle concept car and is clearly designed for the performance-seeking motorist anywhere in the world.