Billionaire Rajesh Hiranandani Arrives At Jio World Center In A Tata Nano [Video]
Most billionaires in India and across the globe use ultra-expensive and luxurious cars like Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and Maybachs for their day-to-day travel. However, not all billionaires are alike, and some love to drive around in humble cars. Of these billionaires, one is Rajesh Hiranandani. Unlike others, he uses a Tata Nano hatchback to drive around the city of Mumbai. He has even shared a video of himself taking his Nano to the Jio World Centre.
Billionaire driving Tata Nano
This video showing the billionaire Rajesh Hiranandani driving his Tata Nano has been shared on Instagram by him via his official account. We can note that in this short video, the billionaire arrives at the Jio World Centre located in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. He was seen getting off his Nano and handing over the keys to the valet.
It can be noted that the audio used by the billionaire emphasized that the cc of a vehicle does not matter. What matters is who is behind the steering wheel. The video also shows that after collecting the ticket from the valet parking attendant, he was guiding him about something related to his Nano, after which he goes towards the entrance.
Tata Nano
The Tata Nano, when it was launched back in 2008, was given the tag of being the “World's Cheapest Car.” So it is not something you'd expect a person worth billions to be driving around in. This vehicle was launched after late Sir Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, once saw a middle-class family of four standing under pouring rain at a traffic signal.
After that day, he set his mission to provide Indian families with the most affordable four-wheeler. And after relentless work, the Tata Nano was launched in 2008. Initially, it received over 2 lakh bookings as well. However, the vehicle later failed to continue selling strongly due to the marketing blunder of it getting named the cheapest car.
The Tata Nano was launched with a price tag of Rs 1 lakh. It came powered by a rear-mounted 600cc 2-cylinder engine. This motor was capable of delivering a maximum power of 35 PS and a torque of 48 Nm. It enabled the Nano to have a top speed of 105 kmph, and it offered a fuel efficiency of 23.6 kmpl.
Billionaire Motilal Oswal owns a Tata Safari
The billionaire businessman Motilal Oswal, who is the owner of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited, is also a proud Tata Motors car owner. Instead of buying a luxury vehicle like a Rolls-Royce, Bentley, or a Range Rover, he bought himself a brand-new Tata Safari Dark Edition worth Rs 32 lakh.
He was delivered this SUV at his residence. The Tata Safari Dark Edition boasts an all-black exterior paint, black 19-inch alloy wheels, and an all-black interior as well. Its list of features includes a 10.25-inch full-TFT instrument console, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, and electronically adjustable and ventilated front seats.
The SUV also gets a wireless charger, a 10-speaker JBL audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear AC vents, ambient lighting, an air purifier, and more. It also gets level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). Powering the Safari is a 2.0-litre Kryotec diesel engine making 170 PS and 350 Nm of torque.
Popular Tata Nano owners
Now coming back to the Tata Nano, apart from Rajesh Hiranandani, the popular Bollywood actress Kim Sharma, who is known for her role in the movie Mohabbatein, also owns a Tata Nano. She owns one finished in a bright shade of blue and has been spotted many times with it. Recently, she also bought herself a brand-new BMW i7 luxury electric sedan as well.
Late Ratan Tata also used to own a Tata Nano as well. What was special about his Nano is that his was converted into an electric car. This conversion was done by Electra EV. The company used a 72V architecture for the custom-built Nano EV.