Tata Zest

Tata Zest
Tata Zest
Overview
Production	2014–present
Assembly	Ranjangaon, India
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, Two-wheel drive
Related	Tata Bolt
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4 (petrol) 1.3L I4 Quadrajet Common rail (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,470 mm (97.2 in)
Length	3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width	1,706 mm (67.2 in)
Height	1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Kerb weight	1,115 kg (2,458 lb) - 1,170 kg (2,580 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Tata Manza

Tata Zest is a compact sedan produced by the Indian car company Tata Motors. The car was revealed at Indian Auto Expo 2014 along with its hatchback version, the Tata Bolt. The car was launched in Indian markets on 12 August 2014.^[1]

The Zest is part of Tata's Falcon programme and is based on existing platforms on which Vista^[2] and Manza are built. The car is built by Tata Motors at Fiat's Ranjangaon factory.^[3][4][5][6]

Variants

The Zest is available in petrol and diesel versions; the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre quadrajet diesel engine (in two states of tune 74 bhp and 89 bhp) which is already being used on Indica Vista and Manza and the petrol version of is powered by a new Revotron 1.2-litre turbocharged, 89 bhp engine. All come with a 5-speed manual transmission, with the option of an automated manual on diesel versions.^[7]

The Zest range includes XE, XM, XMA, XMS and XT trim options; Zest XE^[8] priced at Rs. 4.64 Lacs is the base variant of the manual petrol Tata Zest which comes with features such as a tilt adjustable steering wheel, driver information display, a cup holder in the centre console, tilt adjustable steering wheel, dual tone interiors, adjustable front head rests, an under seat storage drawer, air conditioning and heating, a tachometer and door pockets on all 4 doors. Zest XM^[9] priced at Rs. 5.25 Lacs s the mid variant of the petrol Tata Zest which comes with features such as power windows, central locking, front power outlet, front fog lamps and adjustable front and rear headrests. Zest XMA (diesel only) (A/T)^[10] priced at Rs. 6.99 Lacs is the mid variant of the automatic diesel Tata Zest that comes well equipped with features such as power windows, a Bluetooth compatible double-din stereo, ABS with EBD, front & rear fog lamps, alloy wheels. Zest XMS^[11] has been priced at Rs. 5.43 Lacs. Zest XT^[12] priced at Rs. 5.99 lakh is the top-end variant of the manual petrol Tata Zest that comes well equipped with features such as projector headlamps, reverse camera, touch screen stereo, steering mounted audio controls, front fog lamps, alloy wheels, ABS with EBD, front airbags, rear parking sensors, and climate control.

Tata Motors launched the new Zest Quadrajet 1.3 XTA as a top end variant for a price tag of about Rs. 8,42,826 (Ex-showroom, Mumbai). The trim gets an AMT transmission that is mated to 1248cc Quadrajet diesel engine that is capable of producing about 88.8bhp of power with max torque output of about 200 Nm.^[13]

Tata Zest being displayed at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

International Markets

Tata Motors has launched the Zest compact sedan in Nepal. The petrol version of the compact sedan is priced at 24.5 lakh Nepali rupees, while the diesel version of the sedan is tagged at 30.75 lakh Nepali rupees, ex-showroom. It is the company’s first product under the HORIZONEXT umbrella. It will be made available across Nepal in over 18 Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle sales outlets.^[14]

References

1. Punia, Bunny. "Tata Zest launched, goes on sale at a starting price of Rs 4.64 lakh". Gaadi.com.
2. "Tata Zest review, test drive". Autocar India. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
3. Autocar India (18 Mar 2014). "Tata Bolt first look review". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
4. "Tata Bolt AMT to be India's cheapest diesel automatic". The Economic Times. 7 Jun 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
5. PTI New Delhi (3 Feb 2014). "Tata Bolt hatchback, Tata Zest sedan unveiled". India Today. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
6. PTI New Delhi (22 May 2014). "Tata Zest is built in Fiat's Ranjangaon factory". The Economic Times. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
7. "Tata Zest variants explained". Autocar India. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
8. Gaadi Team. "Tata Zest Petrol XE". Gaadi.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
9. Gaadi Team. "Tata Zest Petrol XM". Gaadi.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
10. Gaadi Team. "Tata Zest Diesel XMA (A/T)". Gaadi.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
11. Gaadi Team. "Tata Zest Petrol XMS". Gaadi.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
12. Gaadi Team. "Tata Zest Petrol XT". Gaadi.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
13. "Tata Zest XTA 1.3 Quadrajet 90PS Diesel launched for INR 8,42,826". Legacy. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
14. "Made-in-India Tata Zest launched in Nepal". CarTrade. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.

External links

• Official website