Photographs: Courtesy, Tata Motors
Lately, Tata Motors is heading towards the right direction with a slew of new cars and facelifts slated to be launched this year. Tata Zest compact sedan is one of the few weapons company will be using to assault the rivals.
The car will compete with Maruti Swift Dzire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent in the sub-4 meter sedan segment.
The company launched the car on Tuesday but the booking of the Zest had started online at an upfront price of Rs 21,000.
Here are the five important points for you to make a quick decision if you should buy the car.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
Photographs: Courtesy, Tata Motors
Exteriors
Showcased at the Auto Expo 2014, Zest is not only a new product from Tata Motors but also brings in new ‘DESIGNEXT’ design philosophy of the company that will be seen in future products.
As it is coming late in the segment, it becomes indispensable for the company to introduce some unique features.
The front profile shows the perforated grille on which the chrome finished logo has been centrally mounted.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
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The unique elements come in the form of projector headlamps with LED parking lights that is claimed to be segment-first feature.
Side profile shows sharp lines running across while the body coloured door handles and 15-inch alloy wheels enhances the style quotient.
The rear portion contains LED tail light cluster flanked around a thick chrome slat with company’s logo above making an attractive appeal.
Overall, the exteriors have been bestowed with contemporary elements that can attract large chunk of buyers.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
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Interiors
From Indigo to Vista, Tata Motors have learned a lot. This time it seems the interiors have been thoughtfully worked upon.
The cabin certainly feels swanky with lots of modern gadgetry and the perfect combination of black and beige that makes sitting inside, a delight.
The dashboard has been given a lot of chrome treatment that solidifies the premium look.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
The central console is equipped with air conditioner with auto climate control and a segment first Harman built 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system that also allows USB, Bluetooth, iPod and SD card connectivity along with smart feature that reads your phone SMSs.
The music system is enhanced by 8-speakers while the multi-functional steering wheel has been given a contemporary three-spoke design.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
Besides this, Tata has also revealed that this car will get MapmyIndia system for advance navigation.
As per the roominess in the car is concerned, the front track of 1450mm and the rear track of 1440mm, provides good leg space to the occupants.
There is nothing in the interior to complain about.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
Engine
Zest will be coming in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine is a new 1.2L Revotron engine that comes with turbo-charging and multi-point- fuel-injection technology developing 88.8bhp and 140Nm of peak torque.
It is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission system. Here also the ‘unique elements’ shows its traits in the form of three driving mode; Sports, ECO and City available in the petrol variants only.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
The diesel version sports the same 1.3L Fiat derived Quadrajet engine that is equipped with Variable-Geometry-Turbocharger (VGT) technology pumping out 88.8bhp and a max torque of 200Nm.
Once again the segment first feature is the new F-tronic Automated-Manual-Transmission (AMT) system with 'Sports' mode attached to the diesel engine.
Besides this, Zest diesel will also be offered with 5-speed manual transmission gearbox in diesel.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
Safety
The new Zest will come with a bunch of safety features which includes dual front airbags, Anti-Lock braking system with cornering stability feature, key-less entry, central locking, side impact protection, anti-theft alarm, engine immobilizer and rear parking assist, etc.
Mileage & Price
Both petrol and diesel engine versions reads excellent figures when it comes to the crucial mileage factor.
The newly developed 1.2L Revotron petrol engine returns mileage in the range of 18-19kmpl while the 1.3L Fiat borrowed engine delivers mileage between 23-25kmpl in mixed driving conditions.
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Tata Zest has the best features in its class
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In this competitive milieu, price plays a key role in deciding the fate. Tata has managed to play the price game well. Zest petrol model starts at Rs 464,000 and diesel variant starts at Rs 564,000. This pricing should shake the competition.
It also comes with a standard 3-year warranty and buyers can extended it by another three years.
Concerning all the aspects, Zest is certainly an eligible competitor in the segment with lots of positive vibes.
Let’s hope it could do some trick for the declining market share of Tata Motors.
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