{{Distinguish|Honda Zest}}{{short description|Subcompact sedan produced by Tata Motors}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Tata Zest | image =Salon de l'auto de Genève 2014 - 20140305 - Tata Zest.jpg | caption = | production = 2014–2019 | assembly = India: [[Ranjangaon]], [[Pune]] | designer = | aka = Tata Bolt Sedan (South Africa)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.india.com/auto/car-news/tata-motors-launches-new-bolt-hatchback-and-bolt-sedan-in-johannesburg-south-africa-8165/|title=Tata Motors Launches New Bolt Hatchback and Bolt Sedan in Johannesburg, South Africa|author=Oncars India |date=7 October 2015 |publisher=India.com |accessdate=6 September 2018}}</ref> | class = [[Supermini]] ([[B-segment|B]]) | platform = Tata X1 | body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]] | related = [[Tata Bolt]] | layout = [[front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout|front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] | engine = 1.2L ''[[Tata Revotron engine|Revotron Turbo]]'' [[Inline-three engine|I3]] ([[Petrol engine|petrol]])<br />1.3L ''[[Multijet|Quadrajet]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]] ([[Diesel engine|diesel]]) | transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] | wheelbase = {{Convert|2470|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{Convert|3995|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{Convert|1706|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{Convert|1570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|1115|-|1170|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | successor = [[Tata Tigor]] | predecessor = [[Tata Indigo|Tata Indigo Manza]] }}
'''Tata Zest''' is a [[Subcompact car|Subcompact]] [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] produced by [[Tata Motors]]. The car was revealed at [[Auto Expo|Indian Auto Expo 2014]] along with its hatchback version, the [[Tata Bolt]]. The car was launched in [[India]]n markets on 12 August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Punia|first1=Bunny|title=Tata Zest launched, goes on sale at a starting price of Rs 4.64 lakh|url=http://www.gaadi.com/news/tata-zest-launched-goes-on-sale-at-a-starting-price-of-rs-4-64-lakh-10368|website=Gaadi.com|access-date=12 August 2014|archive-date=12 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812205623/http://www.gaadi.com/news/tata-zest-launched-goes-on-sale-at-a-starting-price-of-rs-4-64-lakh-10368|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The Zest is part of Tata's ''Falcon programme'' and is based on existing platforms on the [[Tata Indica Vista]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Tata Zest review, test drive|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-reviews/tata-zest-review-test-drive-389208.aspx|website=Autocar India|accessdate=20 August 2014|date=14 July 2014}}</ref> and [[Tata Indigo|Indigo Manza]] are built. The car is built by Tata Motors at Ranjangaon factory.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.hindustantimes.com/autos/htauto-carreviews/tata-bolt-first-look-review/article1-1196564.aspx/|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140318130603/http://www.hindustantimes.com/autos/htauto-carreviews/tata-bolt-first-look-review/article1-1196564.aspx|url-status= dead|archive-date= 18 March 2014|title=Tata Bolt first look review|author= Autocar India|date=18 Mar 2014 |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=26 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/tata-bolt-amt-to-be-indias-cheapest-diesel-automatic/36199391/|title=Tata Bolt AMT to be India's cheapest diesel automatic|date=7 Jun 2014 |publisher=The Economic Times |accessdate=26 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/auto-expo-2014/story/tata-bolt-hatchback-tata-zest-sedan-unveiled-179523-2014-02-03|title=Tata Bolt hatchback, Tata Zest sedan unveiled|author=PTI New Delhi |date=3 Feb 2014 |publisher=India Today |access-date=26 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/tata-zest-to-be-built-in-fiats-ranjangaon-factory/35461894|title=Tata Zest is built in Fiat's Ranjangaon factory|author=PTI New Delhi |date=22 May 2014 |publisher=The Economic Times |accessdate=26 June 2014}}</ref>
==Variants== The Zest is available in petrol and diesel versions; the [[Fiat]]-sourced 1.3-litre ''[[Multijet|Quadrajet]]'' diesel engine (in two states of tune 75 PS and 90 PS) which is already being used on [[Tata Indica|Indica Vista]] and [[Tata Indigo|Manza]] and the petrol version of is powered by a new ''[[Tata Revotron engine|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tata Zest variants explained|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/tata-zest-variants-explained-389829.aspx|website=Autocar India|accessdate=23 January 2015|date=12 August 2014}}</ref>
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The Zest range includes XE, XM, XMA, XMS and XT trim options; Zest XE<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaadi.com/car-2927-Tata-Zest| title=Tata Zest Petrol XE| author=Gaadi Team | publisher=Gaadi.com | accessdate=12 August 2014}}</ref> 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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaadi.com/car-2926-Tata-Zest| title=Tata Zest Petrol XM| author=Gaadi Team | publisher=Gaadi.com | accessdate=12 August 2014}}</ref> priced at Rs. 5.25 Lacs s the mid variant of the petrol Tata Zest which comes with features such as [[Power window|power windows]], [[central locking]], front power outlet, [[Front fog lamp|front fog lamps]] and adjustable front and rear headrests. Zest XMA (diesel only) (A/T)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaadi.com/car-2928-Tata-Zest| title=Tata Zest Diesel XMA (A/T)| author=Gaadi Team | publisher=Gaadi.com | accessdate=12 August 2014}}</ref> 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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaadi.com/car-2953-Tata-Zest| title=Tata Zest Petrol XMS| author=Gaadi Team | publisher=Gaadi.com | accessdate=12 August 2014}}</ref> has been priced at Rs. 5.43 Lacs. Zest XT<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaadi.com/car-2925-Tata-Zest| title=Tata Zest Petrol XT| author=Gaadi Team | publisher=Gaadi.com | accessdate=12 August 2014}}</ref> 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 [[Airbag|airbags]], rear parking sensors, and climate control.
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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tata Zest XTA 1.3 Quadrajet 90PS Diesel launched for INR 8,42,826|url=http://www.cartrade.com/car-bike-news/tata-zest-xta-1-3-quadrajet-90ps-diesel-launched-for-inr-8-42-826-127667.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|newspaper=Legacy|date=9 March 2015}}</ref>
Following the launch of the [[Tata Tigor]] in 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Made-in-India Tata Zest launched in Nepal|url=http://www.cartrade.com/car-bike-news/made-in-india-tata-zest-launched-in-nepal-127263.html|accessdate=10 February 2015|newspaper=[[CarTrade]]|date=7 February 2015}}</ref>
== Safety == The Zest for India with no airbags nor [[Anti-lock braking system|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 |year=2016 |region=India |description=Tata Zest – No Airbags |reference_code=Tata-Zest-NO-Airbags.pdf |adult_stars=0 |adult_points=0.00 |child_stars=1 |child_points=12.11 }}
The Zest for India with 2 airbags and no [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] received 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for [[Toddler|toddlers]] from [[Global NCAP]] 1.0 in 2016 (similar to [[Latin NCAP]] 2013). {{Global NCAP |year=2016 |region=India |description=Tata Zest – No Airbags |reference_code=Tata-Zest-NO-Airbags.pdf |adult_stars=4 |adult_points=11.15 |child_stars=2 |child_points=15.52 }}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{official|http://zest.tatamotors.com}}
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