TATA ZEST to be launched in august

 tata zest

 Tata motor has launched the much hyped sub 4 meters hatchback called the ZEST. It will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. Delivery of car is expected to start from 15th august 2014. This is the first time that tata motors will launch a petrol motor. Declining sales has led tata motors to change its strategy and hence the launch of small 1.2L revotron engine. It also comes with the 1.3L diesel quadrajet motor.


  Source: AUTOCAR INDIA

Engine specifications:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS	PETROL	DIESEL
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length (mm)	3995	3995
Overall Width (mm)	1695	1695
Overall Height (mm)	1570	1570
Wheelbase (mm)	2470	2470
Front Track (mm)	1450	1450
Rear Track (mm)	1440	1440
Fuel Tank (ltr)	44	44
Kerb Weight (Kg)	1106	1106
ENGINE
Engine Type	Revotron 1.2T	1.3L Quadrajet
Displacement (CC)	1200	1300
Maximum Power (ps/rpm)	84 @ 5000	89 @ 4000
Maximum Torque (nm/rpm)	140 @ 1750	200 @ 1750

The petrol engine comes handy at 3 different driving modes.

1. City mode

2. Eco mode

3. Sports mode

Although it is very difficult to differentiate between them, specially the city and power mode.

This petrol motor comes with turbocharged engine and therefore is able to produce enormous torque of 140NM @1750rpm. 

The diesel motor is very refined 1.3L quadrajet AMT engine which produces 89bhp power and 200NM of torque.

USP:

1. Both petrol and diesel engines are very refined, and abundant in power and torque.
2. Suspensions are tuned to give smooth rides.
3. Interiors include a 5 inch capacitive touch screen, which is first in its class.
4. It is the tallest and widest car in its class. Leg room and head room is abundant. Boot space is said to be little less than 400 liters, which makes this car a very practical to ride on.
5. Looks. Zest is a huge leap forward for tata motors. Be it build quality, refined engines, or stunning looks.