Tata Nano re-establishes itself as one of the most fuel efficient cars in Sri Lanka
Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), the authorised distributor of Tata vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently selected the most fuel-efficient Tata Nano car at the "Tata Nano Challenge Mileage Rally 2016" held recently.
The Tata Nano Challenge Mileage Rally 2016 was flagged off from Colombo with the objective of raising customer awareness and highlighting the Tata Nano as one of the most fuel efficient passenger cars in Sri Lanka.
Nearly 100 Tata Nano owners from across the island took part in the rally which started off from the DIMO Head Office and covered close to 100 km through the towns of Kiribathgoda, Siyambalape, Gampaha, Udugampola and Divulapitiya, before arriving at the finish line in Negombo.
During the rally, the participants were provided with a time chart, route map and riding tips, which had to be followed to reach the final destination. 'Top-up to top-up' method was used to calculate the fuel efficiency, a method which ensured accurate measurement of the fuel consumed by each vehicle and the mileage
Ranika Sulakshani from Nugegoda was the overall winner as she recorded an impressive 36.88 km per litre in her Nano, and won an all-expenses paid tour to India with a visit to the Tata Motors plant for her outstanding driving efforts.
R. A. Upali Kithsiri from Colombo 12 who recorded 36.73 km per litre was placed second and won a 2-night stay at a 5-star hotel while T.B.G. Soysa from Angoda, recorded 33.9 km per litre bagged third place and was rewarded with a dinner for 4 at a 5-star hotel..
The award ceremony was held at Jetwing Blue and was attended by several representatives of DIMO and Tata Motors including Ranjith Pandithage (Chairman & Managing Director, DIMO); Regional Head ( South Asia), Randhir Choudhary; ( Area Customer Support Manager - Passenger Vehicles ( International Business) and Pranaw Kumar (Area Manager - Passenger Vehicles ( International Business) from Tata Motors.