Tata Zest

Autocar rating   (7 / 10)

Tata Zest
The Zest might be the older of Tata Motors’ two compact sedan offerings but it’s also the roomier and more powerful one. The airbag-equipped Zest is also among the safest mass-market cars on sale in India having been rated a commendable four stars for crash safety by Global NCAP. On offer are petrol-manual, diesel-manual and diesel-AMT versions.
Tata Zest specifications
  • Price NA
  • Mileage17.6kpl
  • Engine1193cc
  • Transmission Manual
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seating Capacity 5 Seater
Specifications & Features

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Tata Zest Quick Review

The Zest has a pleasant face but the short, stubby boot gives the otherwise full-bodied Tata an awkward stance; and at 390 litres it's not the most ac...

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Tata Zest : Our Choice

Your choice between petrol and diesel Zests should be based on your planned usage. For most buyers, the Zest petrol will make for a sensible buy. Buy...

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Pros & Cons of Tata Zest

We Like

  • Value
  • Comfort
  • Value
  • Comfort

We Don't Like

  • Average fuel economy (petrol)
  • Small boot
  • Average fuel economy (petrol)
  • Small boot
Tata Zest Reviews

Published On Aug 07, 2017

2017 Tata Zest long term review, final report

Time-honoured Tata glitches aside, the Zest has served us well.

Published On Jan 30, 2017

2015 Tata Zest AMT long-term review, third report

Niggling problems aside, the Zest has been a solid workhorse on our intercity trips.

Published On Apr 01, 2016

Tata Zest AMT long term review, second report

Tata’s smart compact sedan steadily piles on the kilometres.

Published On Dec 04, 2015

Tata Zest AMT long term review, first report

The diesel Zest with an AMT gearbox is the latest addition to our longterm fleet.

Published On Sep 22, 2015

Tata Zest long term review, final report

By the end of its brief stint in our fleet, this Tata impressed us quietly.

Published On Apr 13, 2015

Tata Zest long term review first report

Tata’s new sedan finds a spot in our fleet. And it’s off to a nice start.

Published On Jul 14, 2014

Tata Zest review, test drive

With the Zest, Tata wants to claw back lost ground from Maruti, Hyundai and Honda in the crucial sub-4 metre sedan se...

Published On Mar 17, 2014

Tata Zest compact sedan first look review

Here's a closer look at Tata's upcoming Zest compact sedan.

Tata Zest News

Published On Mar 05, 2018

Tata Zest Premio launched at Rs 7.53 lakh

The special-edition Zest is only available with the 75hp diesel engine; gets a few changes to the exterior; price slo...

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