ZEST from Tata Motors, the All-new Stylish Compact Sedan, now in Chennai

ZEST from Tata Motors, the All-new Stylish Compact Sedan,now in Chennai

Key Highlights:

·         The Zest base variant in petrol starts at Rs.4.63 Lakhs and the base variant, in Diesel starts at Rs. 5.68 Lakhs, ex-showroom, Chennai

·         Zest comes loaded with 29 segment-leading features

·         Introducing 333 Confidence, an industry first service offering 

·         Available in four trims in Petrol and five trims in Diesel 

·         Range will come in six exciting colours 

·         Available in over 15 sales outlets and latest service offerings at 54 service centers, across Tamil Nadu

·         Technology-enabled dealerships with new retail identity for enhanced purchase experience 

Chennai, August 21, 2014: Tata Motors today announced the launch of the Zest, the all new, sub-four metre compact sedan in Chennai with a start price of Rs.4.63 Lakhs, ex-showroom, for the petrol Revotron 1.2T model and Rs. 5.68 Lakhs, ex-showroom, as the start price for the diesel variant. Available in 15 sales outlets and over 50 service centers, Zest from Tata Motors targets the fast growing compact sedan market that showed a 2.5% growth in FY 14 in Tamil Nadu while the auto industry in the state showed a decline.

Zest from Tata Motors, clearly showcases the three key vectors of DesigNext, DriveNext and ConnectNext to deliver best-in-class performance with unparalleled driving pleasure in a spacious, dynamic, comfortable and stylish sedan. Mr. Ranjit Yadav, President, Passenger Vehicles, Tata Motors and Mr. Girish Wagh, Senior Vice President, Programme Planning & Project Management, Passenger Vehicles, Tata Motors today showcased the Zest and also shared company’s plans to address this key market.

The company also launched an industry first service offering with the 333 Confidence. This unique programme offers best-in-class warranty of 3 years or 1 lakhs Kms (whichever is earlier), an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of 3 years/ 45000 kms (whichever is earlier) and a free 24X7 Roadside Assistance service for 3 years. With this, Tata Motors is offering its customers high reliability, reduced cost of ownership and great resale value for the Zest.

According to Mr. Ranjit Yadav, President Passenger Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, “We see a significant opportunity for our new compact sedan Zest here in Tamil Nadu as this is the segment that continues to drive growth in the auto industry. Zest is the first all-new vehicle in the Horizonext journey with our commitment to bringing disruptive innovation to this segment of car-buyers. It has been engineered for global customers, by global teams across India, UK, Italy and Korea to offer a car that matches refinement with performance - from the engine, to suspension & braking, the NVH or premium materials. With 29 segment differentiators, Zest is definitely to bring a tremendous appeal to the discerning car buyers here   in Tamil Nadu with its innovative design features, great drive experience and the exclusive Harman infotainment system. Besides the product, we are transforming our sales and service network with new retail identity for best-in-class experience.” 

As the name suggests, the all-new Zest exudes excitement and energy and is designed to give the driver total control of his vehicle. Zest is the first vehicle from Tata Motors that clearly exemplifies the HORIZONEXT themes of Intense Product Focus, World-class Manufacturing Quality, Enriched Purchase Experience and Consistent Quality of Service for its passenger vehicle business.

The Zest is being manufactured at the Pimpri and Ranjangaon Plant in Pune, on a completely modified X1 platform.

DESIGNEXT:

The all-new styling of the Zest is based on its new design direction of ‘Confident Dynamism’. With a classy new forward pouncing stance and well-sculpted body, the design portrays a sense of power and agility. 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. All these elements combined with a signature Buzz Blue colour and a well sculpted body, add to the dynamic and stylish stance of the new Zest.

Riding on Tata Motors DNA of being spacious and safe, a greater attention to detail towards the vehicle’s interiors is another defining factor of the Zest’s design. Reminiscent of luxury cars, the Zest comes with premium interiors, a neatly-layered dashboard with dual-tone - Java Black & Latte, for a stunning and high-tech inviting feel. This is coupled with a well-integrated infotainment screen and Tata Motors next-generation 3-spoke steering wheel. The vehicle’s wing-shaped central instrument cluster Bezel, gear knob, precisely detailed air vents and sculpturally designed console, connected in a single wing-shaped graphic, ensure that the Zest has the best design attributes.

DRIVENEXT:

The Zest will come with the Revotron 1.2T, the first engine from the new family of gasoline engines from Tata Motors and will be India’s first Turbocharged Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPFi) Petrol engine. It has been developed in conjunction with global consultancies and suppliers to deliver world-class performance in terms of power, torque and efficiency. It has undergone over 300,000 hours of rigorous developmental and research testing.

Refined Revotron 1.2T Engine: 

·         Design optimization through global engine consultant (AVL, Austria) and key technology partners namely Bosch, Honeywell, Mahle, INA

·         Extremely silent engine

·         Low friction crank case for minimized NVH

·         Drive by wire technology for enhanced drive experience

·         Smart Electronic Control Unit for precise control

The Zest diesel comes  with most acclaimed 1.3 litre Quadrajet Diesel engine coupled with the first-in-class F-Tronic technology-enabled, 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), with both Automatic and Sequential mode of gear-shifting, developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli, Italy.

Both petrol and diesel powertrains are BS-IV compliant and are capable of meeting future norms.

Multi-Drive Mode Innovation

Multi-Drive Modes is one of the key innovations, introduced by Tata Motors with the Revotron 1.2T turbo engine in the Zest. The Revotron 1.2T engine offers the optimum blend of performance, refinement and fuel economy.  The unique first-in-segment ‘Multi-Drive Mode’ technology enables switching between SPORT, ECO and CITY mode, along with a superior throttle response. 

The SPORT Mode gives the sharpest throttle response and quickest acceleration from the Zest. The140Nm of torque from the Revotron engine will deliver a more dynamic drive, enabling the driver to exploit the full acceleration and driveability of the Zest. In the ECO Mode, performance and throttle response is reduced to maximize fuel economy but with a comfortable drive experience. It is ideal for Highway cruising. In the CITY Mode the Zest has the perfect balance between performance and economy. Power delivery is smooth and throttle response is linear leading to agile drivability to easily navigate city traffic conditions. 

The Zest Diesel AMT will have dual drive modes - City and Sport mode. The manual also is shift assist manual engaging the consumer into suggesting down and up shifts.

Refinement in Driving:

·         The Zest will have ePAS (Electric Power Assisted System), with speed sensitivity and ‘Active Return’ function – a first in the segment.

·         A silent, quieter cabin will ensure a pleasant and superlative drive experience.

·         The most advanced, 9^th generation ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) from Bosch 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 dual-path suspension, coupled with a zero-pivot sub-frame and Anti-roll bar, ensures a smooth and comfortable ride. The improved suspension provides effective isolation from road inputs, without compromising on body control, translating into a class-leading balance between ride and handling for a comfortable and grounded drive.

Performance:

Equipped with a high boost turbo-charger, the Revotron 1.2T delivers best-in-class power of 90PS @ 5000 RPM and best-in-class peak torque of 140 Nm @ 1750-3500 RPM. The car has a top speed of 154 kmph. The Diesel 1.3L Quadrajet engine produces 90PS @ 4000 RPM and 200 Nm @ 1750 -3000 RPM of uninterrupted flat torque. The car has a top speed of 158 kmph.

Fuel efficiency:

The Modes give the car best-in-class fuel efficiency in real world driving conditions. As per the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) certification, the Revotron 1.2T delivers 17.6 km/litre and the Diesel delivers 23 km/litre, under mandated test km/litre in normal conditions.

CONNECTNEXT

Understanding the dynamic consumer’s increasing need, Tata Motors offers its customers with the ConnectNext experience. The Company has worked closely with HARMAN^TM to design and engineer an acoustic audio and infotainment system, with best-in-class features like 5” ConnectNext Touchscreen Infotainment System, Advance voice command recognition, SMS notification and read outs, Fully Automatic Temperature Controls on the touchscreen, which will allow the user to stay connected.

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.

ZEST-IFIED PURCHASE AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE

To enhance the customer engagement levels at the dealerships, Tata Motors has upgraded its showrooms, to deliver customers desired world class ambience, purchase experience and after-market service. This is being achieved through technology-enabled dealerships, providing all-encompassing sales, service and spares.

These reformatted dealerships with the new Tata Motors retail identity will take the dealership experience to the next level. Over 3000 new sales staff have been recruited nationally for Zest customers. Specially-trained sales managers at these revamped, tech-savvy dealerships will be equipped with hand-held tablets, thus taking the purchase experience to next level.

In addition to the 333 Confidence programme, all Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle service centres will offer latest and most comprehensive customer service initiatives, launched by the company recently such as V-tabs (Vehicle Tracking and Bay Scheduling).  

BOOKINGS:

Customers can make down-payment of INR 21,000 online or at a nearby Tata Motors dealership to book a Zest. To book online, customers can visit: http://bookonline.tatamotors.com or  http://tatamotorsZest.com/

As part of the launch promotions, Tata Motors will roll out phase 2 of its on-ground test drive activation programme called, Zest Studio. Zest Studios will cover over 180 locations, across India, by September 7, 2014. These studios will give an opportunity to car enthusiasts to test drive the Zest and engage in various activities and interactive games. Never before has a test drive been such a creatively holistic experience, allowing customers to fully engage with the car. The Zest experience will bring alive the three vectors – Designext, Drivenext and Connectnext for customers. Customers can also book the car at the Zest Studios. To know more, please visit: www.Zeststudio.tatamotors.com.

Customers can also avail of the new range of Zest Merchandise and Accessories at dealerships. The new range of merchandise will soon be available online.