To begin with, the 0.6-liter engine which equips the Nano received an upgrade and will develop 38 horsepower, slightly more than the model it replaces. The top speed increases to 65 mph.

Tata Motors has sold only 130,000 units, a reason to improve the current model and attract more customers.

Also for the 2012 model year Nano gets a revised steering system, power-assisted brakes and a new suspension with anti-roll bar.

“The ride and handling, also already highly appreciated by existing owners, now has become even better with a revised suspension set-up, including an anti-roll bar at the front, and a steering mechanism made even easier,” Tata says.

Expect more details and pricing to be revealed in the following months.