Brisk sales for Nano, hybrid cars

Hemanthi GURUGE

There is a growing demand for both hybrid and Nano cars in the local market.

More than 3500 hybrid cars and 1000 Nano cars have been sold in Sri Lanka this year.

According to the Motor vehicle registration statistics, 3855 hybrid cars have been registered from March this year. Registrar of Motor Vehicles department Statistician Anura de Silva told Daily News Business that the process of registration of hybrid cars began in March this year with 340 cars. In April this increased to 599, May 751, June 570, July 379, August 470, September 436 and October 310.

The demand for hybrid cars have increased since it's very attractive and in terms of technology, appearance and fuel efficiency it is far ahead. The demand for hybrid cars is increasing rapidly because it consumes less petrol than conventional cars. These are the most environment-friend cars in the market that are currently available.

It also brings a saving for the end user in many aspects including fuel.

Meanwhile DIMO Business Unit Manager for TATA Passenger Vehicles Yasantha Wijesekara said almost 1,000 Nano cars have been sold to the Sri Lankan customers since the introduction of this world's cheapest car during the first four months.

The demand for Nano cars have increased and they have assured that they would offer even better facilities to their

customers in the future. "We have ex-stock of Nano vehicles on demand," he said. He said any Sri Lankan, regardless of financial standing, could consider the Nano as it is the cheapest car in the world.

The company provides a 24-hour service for Nano car customers. TATA Nano was launched in Sri Lanka in mid May with a price tag starting at Rs 925,000 including tax.

The Nano is the first car in Sri lanka to come with a four year warranty or 90,000 kilometres.