Tata Zest

Tata Zest
Overview
Also calledTata Bolt Sedan (South Africa)
Production2014–2019
AssemblyIndia: Ranjangaon, Pune
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
Layoutfront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformTata X1
RelatedTata Bolt
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L Revotron turbo I3 (petrol)
1.3 L Quadrajet I4 (diesel)
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,470 mm (97.2 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,706 mm (67.2 in)
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Curb weight1,115–1,170 kg (2,458–2,579 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorTata Indigo Manza
SuccessorTata Tigor

Tata Zest is a Subcompact sedan produced by 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.

The Zest is part of Tata's Falcon programme and is based on existing platforms on the Tata Indica Vista and Indigo Manza are built. The car is built by Tata Motors at Ranjangaon factory.

Variants

The Zest is available in petrol and diesel versions; the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre Quadrajet diesel engine (in two states of tune 75 PS and 90 PS) 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, 90 PS engine. All come with a 5-speed manual transmission, with the option of an automated manual on diesel versions.

The Zest range includes XE, XM, XMA, XMS and XT trim options.

Tata Motors launched the new Zest Quadrajet 1.3 XTA as a top end variant. The trim gets an AMT transmission that is mated to 1.3-litre Quadrajet diesel engine that is capable of producing 90 PS of power with max torque output of 200 Nm.

Following the launch of the Tata Tigor on 29 March 2017, the Zest was discontinued for private purchase and could only be bought as a taxi. It was permanently discontinued in April 2019. It nearly sold 1.5 lakh units.

International markets

Tata Motors also launched the Zest in Nepal. It is the company’s first product under the HORIZONEXT umbrella. It is available across Nepal in over 18 Tata Motors passenger vehicle sales outlets.

Safety

The Zest for India with no airbags nor ABS received 0 stars for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from Global NCAP 1.0 in 2016 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013).

Global NCAP 1.0 test results
(India)
Tata Zest – No Airbags
(2016, similar to Latin NCAP 2013)
Test Score Stars
Adult occupant protection 0.00/17.00
Child occupant protection 12.11/49.00 Star

The Zest for India with 2 airbags and no ABS received 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Global NCAP 1.0 in 2016 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013).

Global NCAP 1.0 test results
(India)
Tata Zest – No Airbags
(2016, similar to Latin NCAP 2013)
Test Score Stars
Adult occupant protection 11.15/17.00 StarStarStarStar
Child occupant protection 15.52/49.00 StarStar

References

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  2. ↑ Punia, Bunny. "Tata Zest launched, goes on sale at a starting price of Rs 4.64 lakh". Gaadi.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
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  4. ↑ Autocar India (18 March 2014). "Tata Bolt first look review". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 18 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  5. ↑ "Tata Bolt AMT to be India's cheapest diesel automatic". The Economic Times. 7 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  6. ↑ PTI New Delhi (3 February 2014). "Tata Bolt hatchback, Tata Zest sedan unveiled". India Today. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  7. ↑ PTI New Delhi (22 May 2014). "Tata Zest is built in Fiat's Ranjangaon factory". The Economic Times. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  8. ↑ "Tata Zest variants explained". Autocar India. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  9. ↑ "Tata Zest XTA 1.3 Quadrajet 90PS Diesel launched for INR 8,42,826". Legacy. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Made-in-India Tata Zest launched in Nepal". CarTrade. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  11. 1 2 "Global NCAP results for Tata Zest – No Airbags". globalncap.org. 2016.