Tata Motors has unveiled two new cars in the Indian market, sedan Tata Zest and the premium hatchback model Tata Bolt with new design. The Tata Bolt and Tata Zest are available in both diesel and petrol engine option, sales will commence this year.
Tata Zest and Tata Bolt will be integrated with REVOTRON 1.2T, Turbocharged Intercooled Multi-point Fuel-Injected (MPFi) Petrol engine. The engine is powered by 85Ps of power @ 5,000rpm and 140 Nm of torque @ 1,750 – 3,000 rpm.
The diesel version of Tata Zest and Tata Bolt will be 1.3L Quadrajet engine, but the power and torque are totally different in both cars. The Tata Zest is integrated with 90PS of power at @ 4000 RPM and 200 Nm of torque @ 1,750 – 3,000 rpm, while the Tata Bolt is integrated with 75 Ps of power @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque @ 1,750-3,000 rpm.
The diesel variant of ZEST will have the first-in-class F-Tronic technology-enabled, 5-speed Automated and Manual Transmission.
The both cars ZEST and BOLT have been designed and developed based on three key fundamental principles, namely, DesigNext, DriveNext and ConnectNext.
DesignNext:
- All-new Design language
- New signature Tata grill with the Humanity Line
- New front identity, dynamic silhouette
- Premium interiors and chrome embellishments sleek cockpit
- Striking all-new colours
DriveNext:
- Launching F-Tronic Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology for feather-light, finger-shift, clutch-free driving for the Zest, first-in-class for compact sedan
- Best-in-class REVOTRON with all-new MPFi-Turbocharged, 1.2T petrol engine
- Segment first EPAS, with Active Return function, speed-sensitive power steering
- New advanced ABS for improved braking efficiency, with cornering stability
ConnectNext:
- All-new, next-generation HARMAN Infotainment System
- New MapmyIndia next generation navigation & location based services
- State-of-the-art 5-inch touchscreen to access music, video and more
- First-in-class integrated HVAC with enhanced HMI for controls and experience touchscreen access.
- Advanced Bluetooth, voice recognition, text to speech and phone-enabled navigation
The Tata Zest and Bolt are basically a result of the collaborative design inputs from the three Tata Motors design studios in Pune, Coventry (UK) and Turin ( Italy), come with several segment first features and a new design language on the exterior and the interior of the car.
Tata Zest and Bolt Features:
The both cars are available with advanced features like Electronic Power Assisted System (EPAS), with ‘Active Return’ function and speed sensitive power steering. ABS for improved braking efficiency, Cornering Stability feature, a silent, quieter cabin and the Dual-path suspension coupled with a zero pivot subfram, are few of them.
Tata Zest and Bolt Petrol Specifications:
| Soecification | Tata Zest Petrol | Tata Bolt Petrol |
| Engine | Revotron 1.2T | |
| Max Power | 85PS @ 5,000 RPM | |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm @ 1,750 – 3,000 RPM | |
| Gear Box | TA65* | |
| Wheel Base | 2,470 mm | |
| Wheel Track | Front: 1450 mm | |
| Vehicle Dimension | L – 3,995 mm x W -1,695 mm x H -1,570 mm | L- 3,825 mm x W – 1,695 mm x H – 1,550 mm |
| GVW | 1,531 kgs | 1,505 kgs |
| Kerb Weight | 1,106 kgs | 1,080 kgs |
| Payload (Kg) | 425 kgs | 425 kgs |
| Brakes | Vacuum Assisted Independent Hydraulic; Ventilated Disc Brakes in Front and Drum in rear | |
| Clutch | Dry Single Plate | |
| Tyres | R16 | R15 |
| Steering | Electronic Power Steering with brushless motor | |
| Suspension (front) | Front: Dual Path Independent McPherson strut with Antiroll Bar | |
| Suspension (rear) | Rear: Independent 3- link Mc Pherson strut with Antiroll Bar | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 ltrs | |
Tata Zest and Bolt Diesel Specifications:
| Soecification | Tata Zest Diesel | Tata Bolt Diesel |
| Engine | 1.3L Quadrajet | |
| Max Power | 90PS @ 4,000 RPM | 75PS @ 4,000 RPM |
| Max Torque | 200 Nm @ 1750 – 3,000 RPM | 190 Nm @ 1,750-3,000 RPM |
| Gear Box | C549 | C510 |
| Wheel Base | 2,470 mm | |
| Wheel Track | Rear: 1,440mm | |
| Vehicle Dimension | L – 3,995 mm x W -1,695 mm x H -1,570 mm | L- 3,825 mm x W – 1,695 mm x H – 1,550 mm |
| GVW | 1,531 kgs | 1,505 kgs |
| Kerb Weight | 1,106 kgs | 1,080 kgs |
| Payload (Kg) | 4,25 kgs | 4,25 kgs |
| Brakes | Vacuum Assisted Independent Hydraulic; Ventilated Disc Brakes in Front and Drum in rear | |
| Clutch | Dry Single Plate | |
| Tyres | R16 | R15 |
| Steering | Electronic Power Steering with brushless motor | |
| Suspension (front) | Front: Dual Path Independent McPherson strut with Antiroll Bar | |
| Suspension (rear) | Rear: Independent 3- link Mc Pherson strut with Antiroll Bar | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 ltrs | |