Tata Dolphin

Tata Motors is planning to fill the gap between Tata Nano priced at Rs. 1.5 lakh and Tata Indica starting at Rs. 2.8 lakh. This will be the next 800cc model from Tata Motors expected to be branded as Tata Dolphin. Tata Motors’ had felt a need to fill the space in its product portfolio with a car that will compete with models like Maruti Alto and Hyundai Santro.

The model will come in petrol as well diesel options and is expected to hit the markets by 2012. The expected price of Tata Dolphin is Rs. 2.25 lakh which will be little above Tata Nano.

There is a growing demand for small cars like that Tata Dolphin from rural and semi-urban areas of India where strong robust and durable brands are in vogue. Tata and Maruti are strong contenders of these rural and semi-urban markets. These markets account for nearly 50 percent of total sales in India and here is where Tata Motors want seriously to place a Maruti Alto rival, i.e. the Tata Dolphin.