Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 19: Tata Motors today announced the launch of the Zest, the all new, sub-four metre compact sedan with a start price of Rs.4.68 Lakhs, ex-showroom, Jammu, for the petrol Revotron 1.2T model and Rs. 5.69 Lakhs, ex-showroom, Jammu,as the start price for the diesel variant.
The vechicle was formally unveiled by Saleem Bakshi, Managing Director and Bhagwaan Das Gandotra Executive Director in the presence of Rohit Gandotra, Mohit Gandotra, Anil Jasrotia from Tata Motors and the other dignitaries from various institutions and companies at Fairdeal Motors and Workshop Pvt Ltd, Kunjwani Bye Pass.
Zest from Tata Motors, clearly showcases the three key vectors of Design Next, Drive Next and Connect Next to deliver best-in-class performance with unparalleled driving pleasure in a spacious, dynamic, comfortable and stylish sedan.
The Zest will come with the Revotron 1.2T,from Tata Motors with Turbocharged MPFi Petrol engine and 1.3 Quadrajet Diesel Engine. Multi-Drive Modes is one of the key innovations, introduced by Tata Motors. The unique first-in-segment ‘Multi-Drive Mode’ technology enables switching between SPORT, ECO and CITY mode. TheZest Diesel AMT will have dual drive modes – City and Sport mode. The Zest will have EPAS (Electric Power Assisted System), with speed sensitivity and ‘Active Return’ function – a first in the segment. The most advanced, 9th generation ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) for improved braking efficiency, and with yet another segment-first, the Corner Stability Control feature, add to the safety feature of the vehicle.
Dual Airbags and Rear Park assist further add to the safety features of the Zest. The car has a good balance of elements like a sedan profile, the strong wedge of the shoulder-line, the wide stretched front, rear and sporty 15″ Alloy Wheels. The Revotron 1.2T delivers 17.6 km/litre and the Diesel delivers 23 km/litre, under mandated test km/litre in normal conditions.
The Zest will be available in four trims in Petrol – XE, XM, XMS and XT and five trims in Diesel – XE, XM, XMS, XMA (AMT) and XT. The range will be available in 6 exciting colours – Buzz Blue, Venetian Red, Sky Grey, Dune Beige, Platinum Silver and Pristine White.